MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. — The University of Mount Olive (UMO) is poised to significantly expand its innovative Reading Clinic, thanks to a substantial grant from the Anonymous Trust. The renewed support for the 2025-2026 academic year totals $67,725, nearly tripling the program’s initial funding and enabling broader impact across the community. A Growing Commitment to…… read more »
Category Archives: Education
UMO’s Reading Initiative Receives Significant Boost to Support Student Literacy and Teacher Training
Major Investment Aims to Transform Rural NC Schools Through $25M Golden LEAF Initiative
Raleigh, N.C. — On Thursday, Fifteen North Carolina middle schools have been selected to participate in the Golden LEAF Schools Initiative, a five-year, $25 million program designed to improve educational outcomes through innovative instructional strategies, with a particular focus on mathematics and career readiness. The initiative, funded by the Golden LEAF Foundation, is a collaborative…… read more »
Inspiring Minds: WCC’s Deniz Tuck Wins Prestigious 2025 Teaching Award
Goldsboro, N.C. – Wayne Community College (WCC) English instructor Deniz Tuck has been named the recipient of the 2025 George E. Wilson Excellence in Teaching Award, the college’s highest honor for instructional excellence. Tuck received the award during the college’s second spring commencement ceremony, where she was presented with a framed certificate and a monetary…… read more »
Wayne County Public Schools Celebrates Excellence in Education at Annual Awards Ceremony
Goldsboro, N.C. — Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) recognized outstanding educators and staff during its annual “Celebration of Excellence” held Tuesday evening at the Lane Tree Conference Center. The event celebrated the district’s top staff awards and honored individuals who exemplify dedication, leadership, and innovation in education. Outgoing 2024-2025 North Carolina Teacher of the Year, Heather Smith, opened the…… read more »
Goldsboro Woman Balances Family, Career, and Education to Achieve Lifelong Dream at Wayne Community College
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 »
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 »
