GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne Community College’s Academic Skills Center (ASC) and its staff were named recipients of multiple awards at the annual virtual conference of the National Tutoring Association (NTA). ASC Coordinator Samantha Harlow earned the NTA’s 2025 Community College Tutor of the Year Award in recognition of her creativity, innovation, and leadership. Professional Tutor…… read more »
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WCC’s Academic Skills Center Earns National Tutoring Awards
Goldsboro Police Department Hosts Annual Shop With A Cop Event
Goldsboro, NC — The Goldsboro Police Department will host its annual Shop with a Cop event on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, beginning at 7:30 am, at local Walmart Supercenters and Target. This long-standing program strengthens relationships between youth and law enforcement while supporting families across Goldsboro and Wayne County who may need assistance during the holiday…… read more »
NC Opens Heating Assistance Applications Following Federal Funding Delay
RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has received federal funding for the 2026 Low Income Home and Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), clearing the way for eligible residents to apply for winter heating support. The distribution of funds was temporarily delayed due to a federal government shutdown. However, state…… read more »
UMO to Hold Graduation on December 12
MOUNT OLIVE – The University of Mount Olive will graduate approximately 175 students on Friday, December 12, at 10 AM in George & Annie Dail Kornegay Arena. The platform party will include UMO President H. Edward Croom, UMO Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Burt Lewis, Dean of the Tillman School of Business Dr. Kathy…… read more »
Inclement Weather Prompts Early Closure, Delayed Opening at Clerk’s Office
Wayne County, N.C. — The Wayne County Clerk’s Office is closing today at 4 p.m. due to inclement weather and will operate on a delayed schedule Tuesday morning. Officials say the Clerk’s Office will reopen at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 9. Small Claims cases scheduled before 10:30 a.m. should report at 10:30 a.m., with…… read more »
Icy Road Concerns Prompt 2-Hour Delay for Wayne County Public Schools
Wayne County, N.C. — Wayne County Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Tuesday, December 9, due to concerns about below-freezing temperatures and standing water creating hazardous icy conditions on secondary roads in the morning. According to the district, all non-essential employees should report to work two hours after their normal start time.…… read more »
Wayne County Government Schedule Changes for Winter Weather
Wayne County, NC – Due to projected winter weather, all Wayne County Government offices will be closing at 4 p.m. today, December 8, 2025. Offices will delay opening until 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Wayne County is expected to receive rain transitioning to a wintry mix this evening. Very cold temperatures overnight will allow any…… read more »
WCC Weather Announcement – Dec. 8–9
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne Community College will close today, Dec. 8, at 3 p.m. due to the potential for mixed winter precipitation and poor travel conditions. All activities after 3 p.m. today are postponed. The College will postpone opening Tuesday, Dec. 9, until 10 a.m. All classes and events scheduled for 10 a.m. and later will…… read more »
Wayne County Public Schools Announce Early Dismissal Ahead of Winter Weather
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Wayne County Public Schools will dismiss students two hours early on Monday, December 8, due to the threat of inclement weather expected to arrive late tomorrow afternoon and into the evening. All after-school programs, extracurricular activities, athletic practices, and school-sponsored events have also been canceled. District officials say the decision was made…… read more »
WCPS Announces Administrative Changes
Goldsboro, N.C. – This week, the Wayne County Board of Education approved the following administrative changes at its regular meeting: Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) Interim Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction, Lisa Tart, was named Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction. She is replacing Dr. Carol Artis, who resigned and retired earlier this fall. “Mrs.…… read more »
