More than 150 attend town hall demanding urgent action on deteriorating school facilities RALEIGH, N.C. — More than 150 educators, parents, and community members gathered at Dillard Drive Elementary School Wednesday night for a town hall hosted by Wake NCAE, urging Wake County Commissioners to substantially increase the proposed school bond amount before it goes…… read more »
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Educators and Community Members Push for Over $1 Billion School Bond in Wake County
WCPS Coordinator Appointed Co-Chair of Governor’s Advisory Council on Latino Affairs
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. – Andrea Freile, Strategic Communications & Engagement Coordinator for Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS), has been appointed to the North Carolina Governor’s Advisory Council on Latino Affairs and personally selected by Governor Josh Stein to serve as Co-Chair. Freile was sworn in this week at the Governor’s Mansion following the signing of…… read more »
WCC Practical Nursing Class Achieves 100% Pass Rate for Third Consecutive Year
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne Community College’s Practical Nursing graduating class of 2025 has achieved a 100% first-attempt pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN), marking the third consecutive year the program has maintained a perfect record. The achievement represents a significant milestone for the college’s nursing program, with all graduates…… read more »
Wayne Community College Becomes Authorized Haas Certification Center
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Wayne Community College has been designated as an authorized Haas certification center following the successful completion of operator certification training by Computer-Integrated Machining instructors Bailee Gilbert and David Meek. The designation enables WCC to administer certification exams for the Haas CNC Certification Program, which allows manufacturing professionals to earn credentials recognizing their…… read more »
Goldsboro Opens Applications for 2026 Citizens’ Academy
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Residents interested in learning how their local government operates have until the end of October to apply for the City of Goldsboro’s 2026 Citizens’ Academy. The city is now accepting applications for the educational program, which will run from Jan. 8 through Feb. 26, 2026. The application deadline is Friday, Oct. 31.…… read more »
Faith Christian Academy to Host Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with Wayne Chamber of Commerce
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Faith Christian Academy will celebrate a milestone with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Wayne Chamber of Commerce on Monday, October 6th at 1:30 p.m. The event will take place at the school’s campus located at 1200 W Grantham Street in Goldsboro. The ceremony marks a significant moment for one of…… read more »
Governor Stein Urges Parents to Prioritize Children’s Online Safety and Mental Health
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. —- As students across North Carolina settle into the new school year, Governor Josh Stein is calling attention to a critical aspect of child safety that extends beyond school buildings and neighborhood streets: the digital world. With approximately 96% of U.S. teens using the internet daily, and the number of adolescents online…… read more »
Wayne Community College to Host Third Annual Vocal Fest
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne Community College will welcome high school vocalists from across North Carolina for its third annual Vocal Fest on Thursday, Oct. 16, featuring a day of rehearsals and a free public concert. The festival will bring together 135 singers, including students from 10 high schools and members of the WCC choir, for…… read more »
Wayne County Public Schools Announces Leadership Changes at Two Elementary Schools
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne County Public Schools has announced administrative changes at two elementary schools, with both transitions set to take effect September 30. Kelly Holland, current principal of Grantham Elementary, has been named the new principal of Northeast Elementary. Holland will replace Nicole Carter, who announced her retirement earlier this month after more than…… read more »
North Carolina Educators Group Demands Action on Overdue State Budget
State employees have received no pay increases as lawmakers remain deadlocked more than two months past deadline RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Association of Educators is pressing state legislators to resolve their ongoing budget dispute and pass a comprehensive state budget that has been stalled for more than two months beyond its July 1…… read more »
