Category Archives: Education
Three WCC Students Earn Engineering Scholarships
Three Wayne Community College students are the first recipients of a new engineering scholarship.Alexis Ferro of Mount Olive, Ashley Sutton of Snow Hill, and Charles Tutor of Seven Springs, all workin...
Oct 05, 2020
WCC’s New Ash Building Prepares Automotive Students (PHOTO GALLERY)
Wayne Community College is training the next generation of automotive techs in a new, state-of-the-art facility.The college's new 34,600 square foot Automotive and Collision Repair facility, called th...
Oct 03, 2020
Board Of Ed Postpones Possible K-5 “Plan A” Transition
Wayne County Public Schools has released the following information regarding the Board of Education’s vote to delay implementing “Plan A” in the district’s elementary schools:O...
Sep 24, 2020
Charter Re-Launches 60 Day Free Spectrum Internet & WiFi For Education
Charter Communications, Inc. has announced a re-launch of its Remote Education Offer providing free Spectrum Internet - with speeds up to 200 Mbps - and WiFi access for 60 days to households with K-12...
Sep 23, 2020
School Board To Discuss Possibly Reopening K-5 Schools
The Wayne County Board of Education plans to discuss the potential reopening of the district's elementary schools.Last week Thursday, Gov. Roy Cooper announced North Carolina's school systems can reop...
Sep 22, 2020
Sweet Goodness Grows At UMO
Harvest time has arrived at the University of Mount Olive's Kornegay Student Farm. Over the next week, approximately 60 UMO students will get plenty of fresh air and a little dirt under their fingerna...
Sep 19, 2020
WCPS Weighs Potential Reopening Of Elementary Schools
Wayne County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. James Merrill shared the following memo with WCPS staff on Thursday following Gov. Roy Coopers announcement regarding reopening elementary schools in the...
Sep 18, 2020
Watch For School Buses As Students Head Back To Class
Wayne County Public Schools will begin a modified schedule today, Tuesday, September 8, 2020. This means that school buses will be on the road as they transport students to and from schools per the mo...
Sep 08, 2020
Teachers Urge District To Reconsider Reopening Plans (PHOTO GALLERY)
Wayne County teachers make one last push to keep students learning remotely as the coronavirus pandemic rages on.Thursday, the Wayne County Association of Educators and other community members held a ...
Sep 04, 2020
County Works To Secure Necessary Equipment For Remote Learning
Technology has become more critical for student success during the coronavirus pandemic.From laptops to internet access, some students - particularly those in rural, underserved areas - have faced cha...
Sep 01, 2020