Sunday, December 27, 2015
Traffic stop data debated
According to data recently released from opendatapolicingnc.com, minorities in Goldsboro are far more likely to be searched by authorities than whites are after being stopped for vehicle equipment violations -- more than 1,700 percent more likely. City Manager Scott Stevens...Published: Dec 27, 2015 3:05 AM Full Story
Longtime school official Hope Meyerhoeffer to retire
When Hope Meyerhoeffer retires from Wayne County Public Schools in a few months, she will officially have amassed 50 years working in education. She recently submitted her official papers with the state Department of Public Instruction, with a target...Published: Dec 27, 2015 3:05 AM Full Story
Dr. Albertson to retire from Wayne Community College with no regrets
When Dr. Kay Albertson, president of Wayne Community College, recently announced her plans to retire Aug. 1, 2016, she did it without hesitation or regret. "This is just the right time," she said. "I think all of the accomplishments...Published: Dec 27, 2015 3:05 AM Full Story
Will Bland seeks superior court judge's seat
Goldsboro attorney Will Bland says his 20 years of courtroom experience and commitment to the community make him the best qualified candidate for the District 8-B Superior Court judge's seat. Bland, 55, a former assistant district attorney now in...Published: Dec 27, 2015 3:05 AM Full Story
Mackenzie Hinson named winner of national award
LANDOVER, Md. -- The Heart of America Foundation has announced that Mackenzie Hinson of Mount Olive, is the first place winner of the 2015 Gee Whiz Kids Service Award. The second and third place recipients are, respectively, Adelaide Kepler from...Published: Dec 27, 2015 3:05 AM Full Story
Eighteen students get Golden LEAF scholarships for fall
Eighteen Wayne Community College students were selected to receive fall semester scholarships through the Golden LEAF Scholarship program for the North Carolina Community College System. Curriculum (college credit) recipients and their programs of study included Sherri Fuquay and William...Published: Dec 27, 2015 3:05 AM Full Story