The coronavirus pandemic has presented challenges and obstacles for student learning, but one group stepped up to assist students at a Goldsboro school. Eskabonna Henderson is the Program Director of Kinetic Minds, Inc., a local education non-profit. His organization has been helping hundreds of students and families from Dillard Academy Charter School during the pandemic.…… read more »
The Wayne Business and Industry Center’s Small Business Center has scheduled several no-cost virtual seminars for aspiring and progressing entrepreneurs over the next few months. The seminars are: Boots 2 Business (for active duty military, military dependents, and veterans) – 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Monday and Tuesdays, Feb. 1-2, March 1-2, April 5-6, or May 3-4;…… read more »
A 2020 Southern Wayne High graduate and Air Force JROTC Cadet has officially been awarded a full 4-year scholarship covering all college expenses and will earn a commission in the United States Air Force or United States Space Force upon graduation from Fayetteville State University. Over the holiday break, Quyana Vann Leonard signed a contract…… read more »
Wayne Community College is offering an “Automotive Boot Camp” this semester that will provide an overview of automotive repair. Class will be held in the new automotive and collision repair facility (“Ash Building”), 6-9 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, January 12-May 6. The in-person portions of the course will include some lecture time and the…… read more »
During its monthly meeting this week, the Wayne County Board of Education approved the following principal change: Eastern Wayne Middle assistant principal, Edward “E.J.” Cromartie, Jr, was named the principal of Mount Olive Middle. Mr. Cromartie has 15 years of public education experience. He has served as an assistant principal at Brogden Middle, North Drive…… read more »
Wayne Community College will be closed from Dec. 23 through Dec. 30. It will be open on Dec. 31 but closed on Jan. 1, 2021. Spring semester classes begin Jan. 6, 2021. Open registration for those classes will be held 8 a.m.-7 p.m. on Jan. 4 and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Jan. 5. Tuition is…… read more »
Wayne Community College has graduated nine students from its Truck Driver Training program. The students finished the hands-on program to learn how to drive commercial tractor trailers and trucks. Earning WCC Workforce Continuing Education certificates of completion were: Michael L. Coley, Kurtis M. Cordts, Franklin H. Kohnen and Andrew S. Zamora of Goldsboro Martrel C.…… read more »
Every year, United Way of Wayne County focuses on making sure that our most vulnerable communities have access to basic needs, education, health and wellness, and financial stability. In the midst of a pandemic, that commitment has not waivered. Earlier this year, United Way spearheaded a drive to provide teachers and students with much needed…… read more »
Wayne Community College has recognized its top employees for 2020. English Language Acquisition Coordinator Maria Abalo-Zarate was named the Professional Employee of the Year. One of her colleagues commended Abalo-Zarate, saying, “Not only is she concerned about the students who are in the program, she is very concerned for the teachers as well.” In presenting…… read more »
Three WCPS schools will have new principals in the new year. This week, the Wayne County Board of Education approved two principal changes during a Special Called Meeting. Carver Heights Elementary assistant principal, Winter Goodson, will be the new principal at Carver Heights Elementary. She is replacing Dr. Patrice Faison who is resigning at the…… read more »
