Gary Fenton Barefoot’s name and legacy will forever be a part of the fabric of the University of Mount Olive. Barefoot’s longstanding connection to UMO started in the mid-1950’s when he enrolled as a student and later earned his associate’s degree from the institution. Barefoot retired from the University in 1999 after a 34-year stint…… read more »
This fall, Wayne County Public Schools, with the support of the Wayne County Board of Education, has worked hard to recognize the ongoing extra efforts our staff are making as a result of COVID. Earlier this fall, the district announced a retention bonus for staff who remained employed with Wayne County Public Schools through the…… read more »
The University of Mount Olive celebrated 70 years of providing Christian higher education at the University’s annual Founders Day Worship Service on Wednesday, November 17. The Reverend Frank R. Harrison, former Mount Olive College Chaplain from 1971 to 2002, was the guest speaker. Harrison spoke about his days at Mount Olive College as a student…… read more »
(GDN) — Students and staff at Wayne County Public Schools are getting an extended weekend. However, the district had to get creative to make today’s “Wellness Day” possible. WCPS Superintendent Dr. David Lewis explained to the school board last week there were legal issues from the State Board of Education to work around in order…… read more »
WCC is not doing an in-person event for Veterans Day. But the college is still honoring those who served. Everyone on campus is invited to stop by the Wayne Learning Center Atrium and leave a message on a banner that will be permanently displayed in the Military Resource Center, share their thoughts in a thank-you card for…… read more »
Wayne County Public Schools reported a COVID-19 cluster on Tuesday involving five students in the fourth/fifth grade multiage class at Fremont Elementary. As part of its COVID-19 response protocols, WCPS reported and confirmed the cluster with the local health department. All recommended guidelines from the NC Department of Health and Human Services are being followed.…… read more »
One WCPS school will have a new principal later this month and five others will have new principals in the new year. Last week, the Wayne County Board of Education approved the following principal changes during its regularly scheduled monthly meeting: Mount Olive Middle assistant principal, Thomas Young, Jr., will be the new principal of…… read more »
Students planning to take classes at Wayne Community College next semester should apply now for admission and financial aid. Before new students can sign up for Spring 2022 classes, they must be accepted into the college. The steps that new students need to take can be found at www.waynecc.edu/apply-now/. Registration for Spring college credit courses…… read more »
The University of Mount Olive will hold its annual Homecoming and Pickle Classic festivities November 17-21. Plans are being made for events and activities to engage alumni, current students, faculty, staff, and community members of all ages. A 70th Anniversary Founders Day worship service will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, November 17, at…… read more »
Teachers and staff at Wayne County Public Schools will need to get to get vaccinated against COVID-19 or face regular testing for the virus and mandatory masking. At a special meeting on Friday, Wayne County Board of Education Attorney Richard Schwartz laid out how the new vaccine mandate for large employers from the federal government…… read more »
