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 »
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Wayne County Government Schedule Changes for Winter Weather
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 »
Holiday Spirit Shines at Mount Olive Christmas Parade Despite the Chill
MOUNT OLIVE — A cold December breeze couldn’t stop the spirit of the season Saturday morning as families bundled in heavy coats and blankets lined Center Street for the town’s annual Christmas Parade. Spectators young and old gathered early to secure the best view, waving to floats, fire trucks, school groups, and local performers spreading…… read more »
UMO Collegiate FFA Students Bring Warmth to Local School Children
MOUNT OLIVE — The University of Mount Olive’s Collegiate FFA (CFFA) chapter continued one of its most meaningful traditions this year, providing warm winter coats to children in need through its annual Coats for Kids initiative. This year’s effort supplied 147 students at Brogden Primary School with brand-new coats, with additional coats set aside to…… read more »
Alston Has Career Night as Trojans Fall to the Panthers, 90-85
MOUNT OLIVE — A dominant performance off the bench from freshman Jaevian Alston gave the University of Mount Olive a legitimate chance down the stretch, but Ferrum College pulled away late to secure a 90–85 win Saturday afternoon inside Kornegay Arena. The Trojans now sit at 4–5 overall and 1–1 in Conference Carolinas play. Alston…… read more »
UNC Health Wayne Expands Diabetes Prevention Efforts with New Community Programs
GOLDSBORO — UNC Health Wayne is ramping up its fight against diabetes in Wayne County, providing free screenings, education, and a new prevention program designed to help high-risk residents make lasting lifestyle changes. Billy Tart, coordinator of the Diabetes Health Check Program, says the initiative focuses on finding residents who may not realize they are…… read more »
Wayne County Awarded Funding for Job-Creating Projects Through State Rural Infrastructure Grants
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — Wayne County is set to benefit from two major economic development grants awarded through North Carolina’s Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA), part of a statewide investment aimed at boosting rural economies and creating hundreds of jobs. Governor Josh Stein announced that the RIA has approved 15 grant requests for local governments across…… read more »
Trojans Dominate Home Opener with 36–6 Victory Over Ferrum
MOUNT OLIVE — The University of Mount Olive wrestling team left no doubt in its home debut Thursday night, cruising to a commanding 36–6 win over Ferrum College inside Kornegay Arena. The Trojans opened the dual with fire and never let up. Senior Jack MacKiernan set the tone at 184 pounds, pinning Joseph Toner in…… read more »
