Friday, May 15, 2015
WCC grads turn tassels
Carlos Chavez has told his story many times over the years, but standing on the stage in Moffatt Auditorium for his own graduation ceremony Thursday night, emotion almost overtook him. One of two speakers chosen to address classmates in...Published: May 15, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Superintendent hired
The Wayne County Board of Education named a new superintendent for Wayne County Public Schools this morning. At a called meeting at the central office, the school board unanimously voted to sign Dr. Michael Dunsmore to a three-year contract...Published: May 15, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
County hotels are already full
It is 10 a.m. on Thursday -- the last day before Goldsboro will be flooded with travelers attending the Wings Over Wayne Air Show -- and hotel desk clerk Michelle Berot is on the phone. "I'm sorry, unless somebody...Published: May 15, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
The drop zone
Sgt. 1st Class Aaron Figel takes aim. The "X" in the middle of a 10-foot woodchip circle marks the spot. But hitting the considerably wide target is not as easy as it sounds. Not when you are coming at...Published: May 15, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Local officers plan for weekend traffic
The major points of congestion heading into the 2015 Wings Over Wayne Air Show at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base this weekend will most likely be the access gates at North Berkeley Boulevard and East Elm Street, at South...Published: May 15, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Saturday's air show schedule
8 a.m. Gates open to the public 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. F-15E load demo 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m.: Military working dog demo 10 a.m. Aerial performances begin * U.S. Army Black Daggers * Star-Spangled Banner * 4-ship...Published: May 15, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story