Category Archives: Education
Wayne County Board of Education Honors Students and Staff for Statewide Achievements
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - The Wayne County Board of Education recognized several students and staff members during its January 19 meeting, spotlighting achievements that reflect academic excellence, artist...
Jan 27, 2026
WCC Recognizes Newest Truck Driver Training Graduates
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Graduates of Wayne Community College's Truck Driver Training program were honored at a graduation ceremony for earning their new credentials. Graduates of the program were tested thr...
Jan 27, 2026
Lottery Applications Open for Wayne County Innovative Schools; Information Sessions Scheduled
WAYNE COUNTY - The lottery application period is now underway for three of Wayne County's innovative public schools: Wayne Early/Middle College High School, Wayne School of Engineering, and Wayne Scho...
Jan 26, 2026
Wayne County Public Schools Closed Monday Due to Icy Conditions
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - Wayne County Public Schools announced that all schools will be closed for students and staff on Monday, January 26, due to icy conditions affecting the area. School officials say ...
Jan 25, 2026
WCPS Announces Principal & Other Administrative Changes
Goldsboro, N.C. - The Wayne County Board of Education recently approved the following administrative changes at its regular meeting: Eastern Wayne High assistant principal, Christopher Chase, was name...
Jan 12, 2026
Applications Open for WCC's SEED Summer Academies
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - The Southeastern Education and Economic Development (SEED) initiative is offering two pre-apprenticeship academies at Wayne Community College again this summer. WCC will hold advance...
Jan 11, 2026
WCPS Releases Draft 2026-2027 School Calendars, Seeks Input
Goldsboro, N.C. - Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) has narrowed 11 draft school calendar options for the Traditional Academic Calendar down to two proposed calendars for the 2026-2027 school year. T...
Dec 29, 2025
WCPS Lottery Application Now Open
GOLDSBORO, NC - Wayne County Public Schools has opened the lottery application period for its three special purpose schools: Wayne Early/Middle College High School, Wayne School of Engineering, and Wa...
Dec 23, 2025
WCC Celebrates Graduates at Commencement Ceremony
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Wayne Community College's summer and fall 2025 graduates were celebrated at a ceremony held at the Maxwell Center on Tuesday, Dec. 16. Over 100 graduates crossed the stage to receive...
Dec 22, 2025
Teacher Candidates Earn Residency Licensure Certificates at WCC
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - The first teacher candidates in Wayne Community College's Educator Preparation Program (EPP) have earned Elementary Education Residency Licensure Certificates and were honored at a c...
Dec 21, 2025