GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Carmen Del Cid Garcia has always believed in the power of education. Now, as she prepares to graduate from Wayne Community College with an associate degree in Business Administration, her journey is an inspiring testament to perseverance, passion, and the pursuit of lifelong learning. A wife, mother of two, full-time employee at…… read more »
Category Archives: Education
Goldsboro Woman Balances Family, Career, and Education to Achieve Lifelong Dream at Wayne Community College
Middle School Night at WCC Offers Students Early College & Career Insight
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Over 50 eighth-grade students and their families got a firsthand look at their futures during Wayne Community College’s Middle School Night, an event designed to introduce young learners to college pathways and career possibilities. Students began the evening with an overview of WCC’s academic programs and learned about the financial advantages of…… read more »
WCPS Superintendent Releases Proposed Budget
Goldsboro, N.C. — Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) Superintendent Dr. Marc Whichard unveiled a $212 million proposed budget for fiscal year 2025–2026 during this week’s Board of Education meeting. The plan focuses on key district priorities, including safety and security, capital facility needs, staffing, and academic and extracurricular enhancements. The proposed budget supports continued investment…… read more »
Governor Stein Announces Council on Student Safety and Well-Being; Wayne County’s Kristie Howell Appointed to Serve
RALEIGH, N.C. – Governor Josh Stein unveiled his new Advisory Council on Student Safety and Well-Being during a press conference held today at Moore Square Magnet Middle School. The council aims to ensure that North Carolina’s schools are not only safe but also supportive environments where students can thrive emotionally, physically, and academically. The council…… read more »
Bell Wins WCC’s Dallas Herring Achievement Award
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Brittany Bell, a student in Wayne Community College’s Associate in Arts program, is the recipient of WCC’s 2025 Dallas Herring Achievement Award. The award honors the late Dr. Dallas Herring, one of the earliest champions of the North Carolina Community College System. The winner is selected based on an essay that describes how…… read more »
Wayne County Board of Education to Meet Monday, April 7
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – The Wayne County Board of Education will hold its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Monday, April 7, 2025, at the WCPS Central Services Boardroom, located at 2001 E. Royall Avenue, Goldsboro. The meeting will begin at 3:30 p.m. with a closed session, followed by the open session. During the meeting, the Board…… read more »
WCPS Hosting Job Fair on Saturday
Wayne County Public Schools will hold a job fair from 9 a.m. to Noon on Saturday. at Meadow Lane Elementary, at 3500 E. Ash Street.… read more »
UMO Students Help Empower Young Readers From North Duplin Elementary
MOUNT OLIVE – Two University of Mount Olive students are making a difference in the lives of local elementary students through their work at the University’s Reading Clinic.… read more »
UMO Adds Emergency Alert Siren to Enhance Campus and Community Safety
MOUNT OLIVE— The University of Mount Olive has taken another major step in its commitment to campus and community safety with the installation of a new UMO alert siren—an emergency communication system designed to rapidly notify students, faculty, staff, and nearby residents in the event of critical incidents such as severe weather, active shooter drills, or other emergencies.… read more »
WCC Earns Military Friendly® School Designation for 12th Time
Wayne Community College has earned the 2025–2026 Military Friendly® School designation with silver award status… read more »
