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WCC Honors Top Employees of 2023

WCC Honors Top Employees of 2023

Wayne Community College has recognized its top employees for 2023.

Workforce and Community Service Programs Coordinator Lisa Newkirk received the Professional Staff Employee of the Year Award. Newkirk, who has been employed at the College for over 25 years, was praised for her successful implementation of many campus programs by her nominator, Vice President of Workforce Continuing Education Services and Community Engagement Renita Dawson.read more »

Chargers Win Second Straight Winter Classic

Chargers Win Second Straight Winter Classic

MOUNT OLIVE — Wayne Country Day captured its second consecutive Greater Neuse Fellowship of Christian Athletes Winter Classic Championship with a 65-51 victory over Wayne Christian on Friday night inside Kornegay Arena on the University of Mount Olive campus. read more »

Smith to Run for District 4 Senate Seat

Smith to Run for District 4 Senate Seat

The Honorable Dr. Raymond E. Smith Jr., a former representative of House District 21 in the North Carolina General Assembly recently announced his candidacy for the North Carolina State Senate District 4, encompassing Wayne, Wilson, and Greene counties.read more »

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