Wednesday, July 27, 2016
Wayne Community College aviation program director recognized
The director of Wayne Community College's Aviation Systems Technology program has been honored by the Aviation Technician Education Council. Mark Peeples was named the Ivan D. Livi Aviation Maintenance Educator of the Year, an award that recognizes excellence in aviation...Published: Jul 27, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Autopsy results awaited in death
The preliminary results of an autopsy performed on 53-year-old Randy Dee Grady, the victim of a suspected homicide on July 22, did not immediately show what caused his death. Maj. Tom Effler with the Wayne County Sheriff's Office said...Published: Jul 27, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
City is awarded TIGER grant
The city of Goldsboro captured its second federal transportation grant that provides $5 million for continued improvements to the downtown area. City officials learned Tuesday afternoon that the city will receive its second Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery grant. The...Published: Jul 27, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Likeness in the sky
Retired Col. Kevin "Uncle" Fesler spotted someone familiar in a painting at LaFevers Dental Team two months ago. Fesler met with Dr. Scott LaFevers for an initial teeth cleaning, but upon leaving, he saw a 17-year-old painting of an...Published: Jul 27, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Shots fired into home on George Street
Shots were fired into a residence on George Street in the middle of the day on July 22. The incident was reported to police Monday. A woman told police she was sitting on the front porch of her house...Published: Jul 27, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Man is stabbed in the neck
A man was stabbed in the neck early Monday morning while having sexual relations with another man. According to a police report filed on the incident, the suspect that allegedly stabbed the man in the neck is known only...Published: Jul 27, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
State schools superintendent makes stop in Goldsboro
Much has happened in the field of education since Dr. June Atkinson became the first woman named state superintendent of public instruction, in 2005. "When I was first elected as state superintendent, our graduation rate was 68 percent and...Published: Jul 27, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Crime of the week
On Friday, July 22 shortly after 1 p.m. Goldsboro Police Department officers responded to a call that someone had been shot and was being taken to Wayne Memorial Hospital. The victim, Atiya Maddox, 19, was pronounced deceased at Wayne Memorial...Published: Jul 27, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
WCC to offer WorkKeys test in August
The WorkKeys tests for the National Career Readiness Certificate will be offered four times in Wayne County in August. The Wayne Occupational Readiness Keys for Success (WORKS) program will provide testing sessions 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Aug. 16 and 23,...Published: Jul 27, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Comatha Johnson is presented with Lillian Parks Thomas Award
Comatha Boyette Johnson has been presented the Lillian Parks Thomas Award, the Continental Societies' highest and most prestigious honor, in recognition of her four decades of uninterrupted service, vision and outstanding leadership. The award is presented in even years...Published: Jul 27, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story