Category Archives: Education
Southern Wayne High School Graduation (PHOTO GALLERY)
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...
Jun 20, 2020
WCPS Budget Won’t Be Ready By July 1
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 Me...
Jun 20, 2020
WCC’s Matthews Recognized With Leadership Award
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 ...
Jun 19, 2020
Wayne Community College Publishes 36th Renaissance
Despite operating remotely due to COVID-19, Wayne Community College has published its largest writers' and artists' magazine so far.The 36th issue of "Renaissance" contains 82 pages of prose, poetry, ...
Jun 17, 2020
WEMCHS Graduation Postponed
Due to the threat of rain and storms, Wayne Early/Middle College High School has postponed its graduation ceremony from Monday morning to Monday, June 22, at 10 AM.
Jun 15, 2020
Acting Superintendent Dives Into WCPS Finances
Acting Wayne County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. James Merrill told the Wayne County Board of Education Friday that he believes the district will be able to pay out supplements and the end of yea...
Jun 12, 2020
WCPS Announces Streaming Info For Graduations
Beginning today, Friday, June 12, Wayne County Public Schools family members and friends will be able to access the live stream for WCPS graduations by going to the district website, http://www.waynec...
Jun 12, 2020
UMO Announces New Online Agribusiness Degree
The University of Mount Olive is once again addressing the needs of its students and helping educate tomorrow's agribusiness leaders. Beginning in the fall of 2020, UMO will offer a bachelor of arts d...
Jun 12, 2020
Wayne Christian School Expansion Approved
A Wayne County private school gets the go-ahead for expansion.This month, the Goldsboro City Council approved the Daniels and Daniels Construction Company project for the classroom and parking lot add...
Jun 12, 2020
Special Meetings To Address WCPS Financial Problems
A pair of meetings on Friday will look at the financial predicament of Wayne County Public Schools.On Friday at 9 AM, the Wayne County Board of Education has called a special meeting to look at the di...
Jun 11, 2020