Wayne Community College is now requiring the wearing of face coverings on its campus. In accordance with Gov. Roy Cooper’s most recent executive order, the college will require students, employees, and visitors to wear face coverings when on campus. This directive will take effect the evening of Friday, June 26 and will stay in place…… read more »
The Wayne County Board of Education held a budget work session on Thursday as the district works through a nearly $5 million fund balance deficit announced earlier this month. As the district tries to set its new budget, Acting Finance Director Dr. David Lewis says per-pupil funding from the state is still not set. Acting…… read more »
Wayne Community College will hold virtual information sessions for five of its Workforce Continuing Education program areas. The “WCE Wednesdays” sessions will give potential students the opportunity to learn about short-term courses and training options. The schedule is: July 1 – Adult High School (competency-based courses)/High School Equivalency (preparation for the HiSET or GED assessments)…… read more »
The Michael Martin Memorial Golf Tournament sponsored by Friendly Mart will be held on Thursday, August 20, at the Southern Wayne Country Club. Tee times will be at 8:30 AM and 1:30 PM. The entry fee is $90 per player or $360 per team. There will be a raffle drawing and silent auction at the…… read more »
The Wayne Business and Industry Center’s Small Business Center has scheduled two virtual seminars this week designed to help businesses succeed during and after the pandemic. Martin Brossman, a success coach and marketing consultant, will present both seminars. They will be conducted via Webex video conferencing and are free of charge. “Positioning Your Business for Post…… read more »
Jeff Gollbach has been honored with an award for his academic accomplishments at Wayne Community College. Gollbach has maintained a 4.0 grade point average and a spot on the WCC President’s List while working toward his Associate in Applied Science degree in Aviation Systems Technology and Airframe and Power Plant diplomas. He was recognized with…… read more »
Students, parents, and school staff met Thursday morning on the football field at Southern Wayne High School to take part in their graduation event. With proper social distancing measures, almost half of the field was filled with students. Principal Smith opened the ceremonies with a warm welcome to the families. Several members of the Wayne…… read more »
Facing a $5 million fund balance deficit, Wayne County Public Schools will be facing some difficult financial decisions. At a special called meeting on Thursday, WCPS Acting Superintendent Dr. James Merrill braced the Wayne County Board of Education on the forthcoming budget crunch. Dr. Merrill says he’s looking at where the district can make cuts,…… read more »
On Thursday, the Wayne County Board of Education approved the following principal changes during a Special Called Meeting: Wayne Middle/High Academy principal, John Bell, was named the new principal of Charles B. Aycock High School. Mr. Bell has taught at the elementary level, served as an assistant principal in grades K-12, and a principal in…… read more »
Logan Matthews has been recognized for her leadership at Wayne Community College and beyond. Matthews is the recipient of the 2020 WCC Governor Robert W. Scott Student Leadership Award. The honor also made her the college’s nominee for the North Carolina Community College System’s annual award of the same name. Matthews was active at Charles B.…… read more »
