An individual in their “early 80’s” who “suffered from underlying medical conditions” became the first in Wayne County to die from complications associated with COVID-19, local health officials said Thursday. In a news release, Interim Health Director Ken Stern said…
Some city workers demand, via petition, double pay during COVID-19 crisis
A petition currently circulating on the Internet demands that city employees who are deemed essential receive a series of protections from the Goldsboro City Council. District 3 Councilman Taj Polack told his colleagues Monday during the board’s work session that…
A caravan of comfort
A line of cars moves slowly up and down streets through several Wayne County neighborhoods. Each vehicle bears a sign. “We love you,” one read. “NEE Strong,” was written on another. “You are our sunshine,” a third said. Behind the…
Breaking News: Wade Leatham appointed to Pridgen’s School Board seat
The Wayne County School Board has a new member, as members of the board voted to appoint Air Force veteran Wade Leatham to the seat held by the late Rick Pridgen for more than 18 years. For more on this…
In song, she’s keeping #WayneCountyStrong
Victoria Ruffin Atkins’ message was simple. “Rather than being in a panic, look up,” she said. But the Goldsboro High School choral director did not just take to Facebook Monday evening to remind her friends, students and neighbors to take…
#WayneCountyStrong
As we continue to deliver free ad space to local businesses so they can speak directly to you about how you can help them weather the COVID-19 storm, we will, every time we embed one of their messages in a…
A dispatch from Monday’s City Council work session: Things that make you go hmmm
We were pleasantly surprised when, during the Goldsboro City Council’s recent work session, District 1 Councilman Antonio Williams stood up for public records law. Surprised because this is the same Mr. Williams who, less than a year ago, defended his…
A critical choice at a critical moment: Allison Pridgen should be frontrunner for her late husband’s school board seat
The Wayne County Board of Education has called a special meeting for Thursday to discuss a vacant spot on the board. It will not be an easy one to fill — it is the seat the late Rick Pridgen held…
When the going gets tough, Wayne rises
We are all uneasy and a little scared. The constant barrage of news about COVID-19 and the extreme effect it is having on our daily lives just keeps coming — and that has made us all pause a bit and…