Out of an abundance of caution, Wayne County Public Schools says Brogden Primary will be transitioned to Plan C, full remote instruction, for the next two weeks due to COVID-19 cases impacting the school. Since September 29, the school has had eight individuals, four of which the district learned of Tuesday, who have recently been…… read more »
New and returning Wayne Community College students should apply for Spring 2021 scholarships now. Current and incoming students have until the close of business on Nov. 13 to complete the online application for Foundation of Wayne Community College scholarships for the spring 2021 semester. Before applying, scholarship applicants must apply and be accepted to Wayne…… read more »
The Foundation of Wayne Community College has moved its fall 2020 Arts and Humanities schedule into the virtual realm. The lectures will be provided live online starting Monday, Oct. 5. Links to the lectures are at www.waynecc.edu/foundation/. No registration is required and the lectures are free. The speaker series includes: “World War II: A Retrospective”…… read more »
Three Wayne Community College students are the first recipients of a new engineering scholarship. Alexis Ferro of Mount Olive, Ashley Sutton of Snow Hill, and Charles Tutor of Seven Springs, all working toward associate degrees in engineering, were awarded “PIRATES” scholarships. The funds for the scholarship are from the Providing Inclusive Residential and Transfer Experience…… read more »
Wayne Community College is training the next generation of automotive techs in a new, state-of-the-art facility. The college’s new 34,600 square foot Automotive and Collision Repair facility, called the Ash Building, opened on WCC’s campus in August. Kevin Jordan, the Transportation Department Chair at WCC, says the industry partners for WCC’s automotive programs include Chrysler-Fiat,…… read more »
As you can imagine, this year’s school supply lists look a lot different than they traditionally do. Due to the high amount of cleaning and sanitizing associated with reopening, United Way of Wayne County, Wayne County Chamber of Commerce and Communities Supporting Schools are partnering together to hold a cleaning supply drive. The drive will…… read more »
Wayne County Public Schools has released the following information regarding the Board of Education’s vote to delay implementing “Plan A” in the district’s elementary schools: On Wednesday, September 23, the Wayne County Board of Education met to discuss, and to consider and/or take any necessary action regarding the Governor’s recent announcement to allow K-5 students…… read more »
Veronica Kirkland was born and raised in the Big Apple…Brooklyn to be exact, where the city and the people never sleep. With its perpetual motion and vast populations, New York City offered Kirkland many influences, both good and bad, and she could have chosen either path. Instead of letting outside pressures define her, she used…… read more »
There are many decisions to make as North Carolina school districts consider reopening their elementary schools. The Wayne County Board of Education met Wednesday afternoon and started looking at the issues, including scheduling, nutrition and busing. School board chair Chris West says the decisions are going to take some time and work. On a 4 – 3…… read more »
Charter Communications, Inc. has announced a re-launch of its Remote Education Offer providing free Spectrum Internet – with speeds up to 200 Mbps — and WiFi access for 60 days to households with K-12th graders, college students and/or educators. The promotion is available for customers who live in a Spectrum market and do not currently…… read more »
