The Aspen Institute has named Wayne Community College as one of the 150 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s signature recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year colleges.
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Monthly Archives: October 2023
WCC Named as a Top 150 U.S. Community College
Kimberly Jan King
October 28, 2023, 57, Goldsboro — Kimberly Jan King, age 57, passed away Saturday evening at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born in Wayne County, NC, she was the daughter of Laverne B. Wiegand and the late William Allen Best. She was a Veteran of the United States Air Force, retired from the Air Force reserves,…… read more »
Goldsboro Police Respond to Monday Night Shooting
On Oct. 30 at approximately 10:08 p.m., officers with the Goldsboro Police Department responded to the 400 block of Denmark Street in reference to a ShotSpotter alert of multiple gunshots.… read more »
Elijah James Crock
October 29, 2023, 3 mos, Goldsboro — Elijah James Crock was born into this world on July 29, 2023. Though his time on Earth was short, the impact he made on his family will last a lifetime. Elijah passed away on October 29, 2023. He was the son of Joshua and Hannah Crock. From his…… read more »
Phyllis Durham Anderson
October 29, 2023, 73, Goldsboro — Phyllis Durham Anderson passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023, at UNC Wayne Hospital. Born March 15, 1950, in Raleigh NC, she was the daughter of the late Richard Worth Durham and Ethelene Davis Durham. In addition to her parents, Phyllis was preceded in death by her beloved grandmother, Lyda…… read more »
Marie Price Herring
October 28, 2023, 90, La Grange — December 18, 1932 – October 28, 2023 Marie Price Herring, 90, departed this life for life eternal with her Lord on Saturday, October 28, 2023. Marie was born in Lenoir County to the late Ernest Alsa and Willie Margaret Howell Price on December 18, 1932. In addition to…… read more »
Hedin Ray Mitchell
October 28, 2023, 49, Goldsboro — Mr. Hedin Ray Mitchell, 49, transitioned from labor to reward, on Saturday, October 28, 2023. There will be no formal service. Hedin was born July 15, 1974, in Richland County, South Carolina to Mr. Victor Mitchell and Ms. Mamie Denton Mitchell.… read more »
George Marvin Brown
October 28, 2023, 83, Goldsboro — Mr. George Marvin Brown, 83, completed his earthly journey, on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. The arrangements are incomplete at this time.… read more »
Fletcher Ward Jr.
October 27, 2023, 64, Dudley — Mr. Fletcher Ward Jr., 64, transitioned from labor to reward, on Friday, October 27, 2023, at UNC Wayne Health, surrounded by loved ones. The arrangements are incomplete.… read more »
DaShawn M. Kasey
October 26, 2023, 27, Goldsboro — Mr. DaShawn M. Kasey completed his earthly journey on Thursday, October 26, 2023. The arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of caring, compassionate, and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home & Cremations of Goldsboro.… read more »
