A Wayne Community College chemistry instructor has been published in an international journal. Dr. Brian Duffy co-authored “Safety in STEM Education Standards and Frameworks: A Comparative Content Analysis” with collaborators from Pennsylvania State University, Texas State University, and Connetquot Central School District in Long Island, New York. The work appeared as a “Safety Spotlight” article…… read more »
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WCC Chemistry Instructor’s Article Published
Suspect Allegedly Busted With Meth
On November 15th, members of the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Aggressive Criminal Enforcement Team pulled a vehicle over for a motor vehicle violation. Illegal narcotics were reportedly discovered during a search of the vehicle and occupants. 29-year-old Ashleigh Fowler of Goldsboro was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Fowler was given…… read more »
Two WCC Staffers Receive Professional Organization Awards
Two Wayne Community College employees have been honored by the North Carolina Association of Educational Office Professionals (NCAEOP) District 12. Craig Foucht, executive director of the Wayne Business and Industry Center, was named the District 12 Administrator of the Year. Theresa White-Wallace, administrative assistant for the college’s Arts and Sciences Division, was presented the District…… read more »
Armed Suspect Arrested Following Incident At Walmart
At approximately 1:20 p.m. on Friday, the Goldsboro Police Department responded to the N. Spence Avenue Walmart for the report of an armed suspect. Officers were advised that a suspect brandished a firearm during an altercation with another customer while inside the store. As officers responded, the suspect left the store and walked across the parking lot towards Spence Ave.…… read more »
ACE Team: Suspect Found With Drugs During Shoplifting Incident
On November 14th, the Wayne County Sheriff’s ACE Team assisted with a shoplifting incident at the Sheetz on the 1000 block of N. Spence Avenue in Goldsboro. While on-scene, deputies reportedly noticed illegal narcotics next to the suspect vehicle. The vehicle and three suspects were then searched. 30-year-old Elizabeth A. Alley of La Grange and…… read more »
Nashona Dresses Make TV Debut
A Goldsboro dressmaker is getting some attention on the national stage. Lilian K. Danieli owns Nashona Boutique in Downtown Goldsboro and designs her own line of dresses. Recently, one of Danieli’s dresses was worn by vegan chef influencer Tabitha Brown on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Danieli says Brown has made several dress purchases, and her…… read more »
Soup Kitchen Holds Annual Thanksgiving Meal (PHOTO GALLERY)
The small staff of volunteers from the Community Soup Kitchen in Goldsboro started their preparations several days before this year’s Thanksgiving dinner. With the dining area closed, no one was able to come and sit down and enjoy the old fashioned dinner and fellowship with their friends and staff like normal. Keeping with the COVID-19 restrictions,…… read more »
Structure Fire At McCall’s Restaurant (PHOTOS)
Shortly after 8 p.m. Thursday night, firefighters from Goldsboro and Elroy along with EMS Station 11 were dispatched to a possible structure fire at 139 Millers Chapel Road, better known as McCall’s BBQ and Restaurant. As firefighters arrived, light smoke was coming from the cook house located behind the restaurant. Firefighters quickly dropped an attack line on the…… read more »
Two Suspects Wanted For Mount Olive Armed Robbery
On November 11th, the Mount Olive Police Department responded to an armed robbery at the Mount Olive Business Center on the 1100 block of N. Breazeale Ave. Three individuals armed with handguns had reportedly robbed several people as well as the business, making off with an unknown amount of cash. The Mount Olive Police Department’s…… read more »
WCSO: Impaired Driver Found Possessing Drugs
On November 13th, The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office pulled a vehicle over for careless and reckless driving. During the traffic stop, the driver was reportedly found to be impaired. The vehicle was also searched with illegal narcotics allegedly being found. 43-year-old Akamu K. Bush was arrested for DWI, Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver…… read more »
