Meadow Lane absorbs 32, but Edgewood remains open for all but new pre-K

Meadow Lane absorbs 32, but Edgewood remains open for all but new pre-K

After months of contentious debate, it appears that both Edgewood Community Developmental School and Meadow Lane Elementary will serve pre-K through fourth-graders who, not long ago, thought the latter might be their only choice. Mixed responses — and in 18...
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Fair set for Sept. 26-Oct 5; Official book released

Fair set for Sept. 26-Oct 5; Official book released

Tears will likely fall when the queen is crowned.  A group of rescued dogs will steal hearts and dazzle crowds with high-flying tricks. Mud and metal will fly during the demolition derby. And ribbon after ribbon will be awarded to...
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Lack of response delays Edgewood decision

Lack of response delays Edgewood decision

Only 36 percent of the families of Pre-K through fourth-graders have indicated whether they want their children to attend Meadow Lane Elementary or Edgewood Developmental School this fall, school officials say. Wayne County’s Exceptional Children’s Program...
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Breaking News: Williams will not be censured

Breaking News: Williams will not be censured

A contentious censure hearing that included the removal of two residents by the Goldsboro Police Department — several others were issued multiple warnings — resulted in a 4-3 vote to censure District 1 Councilman Antonio Williams, an outcome that fell...
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Foster asks for dismissal in Williams censure case; his motion fails

Foster asks for dismissal in Williams censure case; his motion fails

Within 10 minutes of the beginning of a censure hearing convened as a result of an investigation into District 1 Councilman Antonio Williams, Councilman Bevan Foster called for its dismissal. His motion, seconded by Williams himself, failed, but Williams&#8217...
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Redistricting options provide glimpse of potential changes

Redistricting options provide glimpse of potential changes

Wayne County residents will have the opportunity to review the latest potential WCPS attendance zone maps for the 2020-2021 school year Tuesday, as work continues on a planned countywide redistricting effort that began in February when the Board of Education.....
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Records request yields Williams investigation exhibits

Records request yields Williams investigation exhibits

A records request fulfilled by the city resulted this afternoon in the release of more than a dozen exhibits that detail, in his own words, District 1 Councilman Antonio Williams’ attempt to have Community Relations Director Shycole Simpson-Carter fired ...
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BREAKING NEWS: Nelson named new GHS principal

BREAKING NEWS: Nelson named new GHS principal

Greenwood Middle School principal Ryan Nelson was named the new Goldsboro High School principal Tuesday evening after a vote by the Wayne County School Board, WCPS communications and public relations director Ken Derksen confirmed this morning. Nelson, who rep...
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Strickland emotional as Edgewood decision looms

Strickland emotional as Edgewood decision looms

Still mourning the death of her mother, Wayne County School Board member Jennifer Strickland’s voice cracked when she commented ahead of a vote on a new proposal made by WCPS Superintendent Michael Dunsmore — a plan that would allow parents,...
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Receipts released in city dispute

Receipts released in city dispute

A records request for receipts from the city of Goldsboro validate statements made by Community Affairs director Shycole Simpson-Carter that she paid for lodging for displaced residents in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence — a claim disputed, at least part...
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