Goldsboro, N.C. – Wayne Community College (WCC) English instructor Deniz Tuck has been named the recipient of the 2025 George E. Wilson Excellence in Teaching Award, the college’s highest honor for instructional excellence. Tuck received the award during the college’s second spring commencement ceremony, where she was presented with a framed certificate and a monetary…… read more »
Goldsboro, N.C. — Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) recognized outstanding educators and staff during its annual “Celebration of Excellence” held Tuesday evening at the Lane Tree Conference Center. The event celebrated the district’s top staff awards and honored individuals who exemplify dedication, leadership, and innovation in education. Outgoing 2024-2025 North Carolina Teacher of the Year, Heather Smith, opened the…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Carmen Del Cid Garcia has always believed in the power of education. Now, as she prepares to graduate from Wayne Community College with an associate degree in Business Administration, her journey is an inspiring testament to perseverance, passion, and the pursuit of lifelong learning. A wife, mother of two, full-time employee at…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Over 50 eighth-grade students and their families got a firsthand look at their futures during Wayne Community College’s Middle School Night, an event designed to introduce young learners to college pathways and career possibilities. Students began the evening with an overview of WCC’s academic programs and learned about the financial advantages of…… read more »
Goldsboro, N.C. — Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) Superintendent Dr. Marc Whichard unveiled a $212 million proposed budget for fiscal year 2025–2026 during this week’s Board of Education meeting. The plan focuses on key district priorities, including safety and security, capital facility needs, staffing, and academic and extracurricular enhancements. The proposed budget supports continued investment…… read more »
RALEIGH, N.C. – Governor Josh Stein unveiled his new Advisory Council on Student Safety and Well-Being during a press conference held today at Moore Square Magnet Middle School. The council aims to ensure that North Carolina’s schools are not only safe but also supportive environments where students can thrive emotionally, physically, and academically. The council…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Brittany Bell, a student in Wayne Community College’s Associate in Arts program, is the recipient of WCC’s 2025 Dallas Herring Achievement Award. The award honors the late Dr. Dallas Herring, one of the earliest champions of the North Carolina Community College System. The winner is selected based on an essay that describes how…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – The Wayne County Board of Education will hold its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Monday, April 7, 2025, at the WCPS Central Services Boardroom, located at 2001 E. Royall Avenue, Goldsboro. The meeting will begin at 3:30 p.m. with a closed session, followed by the open session. During the meeting, the Board…… read more »
Wayne County Public Schools will hold a job fair from 9 a.m. to Noon on Saturday. at Meadow Lane Elementary, at 3500 E. Ash Street.… read more »
MOUNT OLIVE – Two University of Mount Olive students are making a difference in the lives of local elementary students through their work at the University’s Reading Clinic.… read more »
