GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Brianny Gillis discovered her professional calling in an industry often overlooked by prospective students: risk management and insurance. What began as curiosity about a broad field has evolved into a focused pursuit, with Wayne Community College’s specialized program serving as her foundation. Gillis enrolled in WCC’s Risk Management and Insurance program seeking…… read more »
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Wayne Community College Student Finds Career Path in Risk Management and Insurance
Fourteen North Carolina School Districts Honored with National Healthy Meal Awards
USDA and Action for Healthy Kids Recognize State’s Commitment to Student Nutrition NORTH CAROLINA. — Fourteen North Carolina school districts have been recognized with prestigious Healthy Meal Incentive (HMI) Awards by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Action for Healthy Kids, highlighting the state’s commitment to improving nutritional standards in schools. The awards, announced…… read more »
WCC’s Guzmán Appointed to Governor’s Advisory Council on Latino Affairs
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Esteban Guzmán, director of Wayne Community College’s Small Business Center, has been appointed by North Carolina Governor Josh Stein to serve on the Governor’s Advisory Council on Latino Affairs, joining 29 other members for a two-year term. The council members will meet quarterly to explore topics affecting North Carolina’s Hispanic and Latino…… read more »
Wayne Community College Honors 128 Students for Academic Excellence in Summer 2025
Local Students Earn President’s and Dean’s List Recognition GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Wayne Community College has recognized 128 students for outstanding academic performance during the summer 2025 semester, announcing its President’s and Dean’s lists this week. The honorees represent communities across eastern North Carolina and beyond, demonstrating excellence across a diverse range of academic programs from…… read more »
Air Force Veteran Pursues Lifelong Passion through WCC’s Agriculture Programs
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – For Devante Mason, agriculture isn’t just a career path—it’s a return to his roots. The Air Force veteran, who grew up on his grandfather’s 100-acre farm in South Carolina, is now channeling his lifelong passion into formal education at Wayne Community College, where he’s pursuing dual degrees in Sustainable Agriculture and Agribusiness…… read more »
Families Invited to Explore Traditional Crafts at Hands and Hearth Program Series
FREMONT, N.C. — The Wayne County Public Library is launching “Hands and Hearth,” a new hands-on program series designed to introduce families to traditional skills and timeless crafts from earlier generations. The program will take place at the Charles B. Aycock Birthplace, located at 264 Governor Aycock Road NE in Fremont. The inaugural session is…… read more »
Wayne Community College to Host Leadership Author Tim Whitman
Free public event features S.H.A.R.P. Leadership Framework presentation GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Wayne Community College will welcome Tim Whitman, founder of Pro 27 Leadership and author of Welcome to Purpose, for a special leadership event later this month. The “Lead with a Purpose” presentation will take place Thursday, October 23, at 7 p.m. in Moffatt Auditorium,…… read more »
Johnston County Health Department Offers Free NARCAN Training to Combat Opioid Overdoses
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — The Johnston County Public Health Department, in partnership with the Opioid Task Force, will host a free community NARCAN training session designed to equip residents with life-saving skills to respond to opioid overdoses. The training will take place on Friday, October 10, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Johnston County…… read more »
Wayne County 4-H Launches Fall Cooking Program for Youth
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – The Wayne County Cooperative Extension Office is inviting young culinary enthusiasts to sharpen their kitchen skills through a four-week cooking program designed specifically for youth ages 9-12. The 4-H Cooking SPIN Club will meet Thursday evenings from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., beginning October 23 and continuing through November 13, 2025. Sessions will…… read more »
Charles B. Aycock High School Wins 36th Annual Wayne County Fair Math Competition
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Charles B. Aycock High School claimed top honors at the 36th annual Wayne County Fair High School Math Competition, sponsored by Wayne Community College’s Mathematics Department. Students Josslyn Snyder and Cooper Martin from Charles B. Aycock emerged as overall champions after winning Division I and defeating the Division II winners in the…… read more »
