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ASU mourns assistant band director

Funeral plans are being made in the death of Alabama State University Assistant Band Director Charles Goodwin III. ASU released a statement to WSFA News saying “Mr. Goodwin was a dedicated educator, musician and mentor whose passion and commitment left an indelible mark on the ASU community.”

In an exclusive interview with WVAS News, ASU Band Director Dr James Oliver recounts how Goodwin went from being an ASU student to eventually becoming a friend. ASU added “His legacy will continue to resonate through the music, spirit, and excellence he helped inspire.

Melanie began her career as a work study student, working in the areas of news reporting, anchoring and news-gathering. After graduating from Alabama State University, she worked as a production assistant at the local NBC affiliate, WSFA-TV. As a News Director at WVAS-FM, Melanie leads her team to produce award- winning newscasts and talk shows. Her professional achievements includes News Reporter of the Year for a number of years and awards for talk show producer, by the Alabama Broadcasters Association and the Associated Press. She is an active member of the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce. Her goals are to expand the reach of WVAS FM into more homes locally, regionally and nationally.