District 1 Councilman Antonio Williams attempted to educate senior city staff members — and Mayor Chuck Allen — on the Constitution and public records law Monday during a pre-board meeting work session during a conversation about what he characterized as…
Life. Changing.
This wasn’t the ending he would have expected — taking his last breath while lying on his back in a helicopter in the skies somewhere between Goldsboro and Raleigh. But nothing about the several years before Arnold Jones was airlifted…
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…
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…
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 manager Sonja Emerson told…
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…
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’ attorney…
Not just for kicks
It’s Saturday evening and there’s a group of teenagers behind Faith Presbyterian Church. From a hundred yards away, you can hear their voices — and loud music blaring out of speakers. And when you round the corner of the building,…
Jam session
Hundreds of Wayne County residents converged on Center Street Thursday evening for the latest edition of Center Street Jam. There were children jumping, blowing bubbles, waving paper fans, and cooling off with cups of shaved ice. Jam regulars shagged, did…
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…