Category Archives: Education
WCC's High School Dual-Enrollment Program Fast-Tracks Haley's Career Goals
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Harley Marie Haley earned an associate degree from Wayne Community College before she even graduated from Charles B. Aycock High School. Because of WCC's dual-enrollment program for ...
Mar 23, 2026
WCC to Offer Welding Training in New Lab at Southern Wayne High School
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Wayne Community College and Southern Wayne High School (SWHS) celebrated their new shared welding space at a ceremony attended by local elected officials, educators, and students. Th...
Mar 19, 2026
WCC, ECU Sign Formal Agreement for Transfer Program
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Wayne Community College and East Carolina University's Department of Technology Systems made their transfer partnership official at a signing ceremony, guaranteeing admission to the ...
Mar 17, 2026
Wayne County Schools to Dismiss Three Hours Early Monday Due to Severe Storm Threat
Update WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - Wayne County Public Schools officials have updated their plans for Monday as the forecast for severe weather has worsened, announcing that all schools will now be closed fo...
Mar 15, 2026
Wayne County Public Schools to Welcome Rising Kindergartners for School Visits and Registration Friday
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - One of the most exciting milestones for families is approaching as Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) prepares to welcome rising kindergartners to their future schools this week. On ...
Mar 12, 2026
WCC, UMO Sign Transfer Agreement for Cybersecurity Programs
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Wayne Community College and the University of Mount Olive signed a transfer agreement for their cybersecurity programs. Starting in the fall of 2026, students who graduate from WCC w...
Mar 11, 2026
Middle School Night to be Held at WCC
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Wayne Community College will hold an event for seventh- and eighth-grade students and their parents or guardians to learn more about what WCC has to offer. Middle School Night is set...
Mar 5, 2026
High School Seniors Can Apply Now for WCC Scholarships
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - The Foundation of Wayne Community College has scholarships available for high school seniors. Applications are open until May 31. Students must apply by April 30 if they would like t...
Mar 2, 2026
UMO Ethics Bowl Team Shows Growth and Collaboration at 2026 Competition
MOUNT OLIVE, NC - The University of Mount Olive (UMO) Ethics Bowl team joined 19 other campuses from across North Carolina for the 2026 NCICU Ethics Bowl, a two-day academic competition focused on eth...
Feb 12, 2026
Wayne STEM Academy Kindergarteners Surpass National Benchmarks on Winter 2025 Assessment
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Wayne STEM Academy is celebrating exceptional academic achievement after its kindergarten scholars posted standout results on the Winter 2025 NWEA MAP Assessment. According to school...
Feb 12, 2026