Wayne County Public Library had 640 patrons from around the county register for the virtual Summer Reading Program. Alongside fun story times, crafts, and STEM activities, participants in the Summer Reading Program were encouraged to fill out a reading log for prizes using either books checked out at the library, or the free online eBook…… read more »
The Wayne County Board of Education will hold a Special Called Meeting on Friday, August 28, at 11:30 a.m. in the Boardroom of the WCPS Central Services on Royall Avenue. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss, and to consider and/or take any necessary action regarding financial approvals and school reopening status updates. Because…… read more »
Wayne Community College has recognized an outstanding faculty member with its highest honor. Lead Software Development Instructor Jenneth M. Honeycutt is the recipient of the 2020 George E. Wilson Excellence in Teaching Award. The award is normally presented to an unsuspecting faculty member during the college’s graduation but the college did not hold a commencement…… read more »
Wayne County Public Schools announced on August 18 that it would be sending out alerts when individuals have been on a school campus who have tested positive for COVID-19. The district also republicized its protocols and shared more details about cleaning and sanitizing efforts. Since that time, the district has received a number of follow-up…… read more »
A hall outside of Rep. John Bell IV’s offices in Raleigh has become a gallery for Wayne Community College art. Forty-one prints of works by WCC students and alumni are on display outside of the North Carolina House Majority Leader’s offices in the Legislative Office Building. This is the first installment in a continuous exhibition.…… read more »
(GDN)–University of Mount Olive (UMO) freshmen moved in on Saturday, August 22, and by Monday, they were already making a meaningful and impactful difference in the community. Donned with masks and prepared to social distance, nearly 50 members of the Tillman School of Business (TSB) Class of 2024 walked from campus to Westbrook Park in…… read more »
With traditional classes starting at the University of Mount Olive on Tuesday, August, 25, many parents and students are wondering what to expect in regards to COVID-19 protocols. According to Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. David Hines all UMO traditional courses will be offered through a hybrid model. “We have taken this step…… read more »
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — East Carolina University and University of North Carolina at Charlotte are moving courses online in response to the coronavirus pandemic. ECU announced Sunday it will move undergraduate courses online for the remainder of the fall semester, beginning August 26th. Undergraduate classes are suspended Monday and Tuesday at ECU to adjust to…… read more »
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(GDN)–Last weekend members of the FIC delivered 500 book bags to the First PH Church in Mount Olive. Members of the church along with members of All the King’s Children and members of the Bridge Church came together in filling the book bags with school supplies. On the following Monday members of FIC picked up…… read more »
![Students Return To UMO [PHOTOS]](https://cdn.socast.io/3922/sites/29/2020/08/23163702/MG_0458-458-UMO-Move-In-Day--150x100.jpg)
(GDN)–About 400 students merged on the campus of the University Of Mount Olive in a two day move-in this weekend. The University opened its doors for students starting early Saturday morning and lasted until Sunday afternoon. All the students took the necessary action to stay safe while moving into their dorm rooms with help from…… read more »
