Public education today dictates the need for a new type of school leader – an executive instead of an administrator. No longer are school and district leaders just managing operations, they must be able to create learning organizations that can grow and change quickly to improve performance. To meet these new demands on educators, the…… read more »
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UMO Offers Scholarship For New Master’s Degree In Educational Leadership
WCC Offers Drive-Through & Walk-In Help With Student Aid Forms
Drive-through and walk-in assistance with financial aid forms will be available on May 14 at Wayne Community College. Individuals who intend to attend college in the 2021-22 academic year and their families can get free one-on-one help completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. They can plan to attend any college, not…… read more »
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Community Partners To Address Learning Loss
As the school year quickly comes to a close, planning for a county-wide community-based summer learning initiative is ramping up with an army of tutors being mobilized. “Multiple organizations, led by The First Church and United Way of Wayne County in partnership with Wayne County Public Schools, have been meeting regularly in preparation to launch…… read more »
GPD To Provide Community Update During Zoom Meeting
The community is invited to learn about the latest developments from the Goldsboro Police Department. The conversation with the Goldsboro Police Department will be held this Thursday, May 13th, at 7 PM on Zoom. The virtual event will feature updates from Goldsboro Police Chief Mike West and others from the department. To join the meeting…… read more »
Kinston P.D. Investigates Shooting That Left One Injured
Just after 11 PM Tuesday, Kinston Police heard gunshots near the 500 block of E. Shine Street. The officers began searching the area when they received word that a subject had arrived at UNC Lenoir with a gunshot wound to his leg and hip. The victim was identified as 23-year-old Ricky E. Roach, Jr. of…… read more »
Commissioners Narrowly Back Teachers’ Resolution For Students
Wayne County teachers are looking for support as they seek to improve conditions for students. At last week’s Wayne County Board meeting, Tiffany Kilgore, the President of the Wayne County Association of Educators, presented the group’s resolution which she called a “wish list.” Kilgore says the county needs to reinvest back into WCPS to ensure…… read more »
Lincoln Apartments Host Vaccine, Testing Event On Thursday
Free COVID-19 testing and vaccinations will be offered tomorrow in Goldsboro. Lincoln Apartments at 1009 Slaughter Street will host the event from 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM this Thursday, May 13. 2nd doses will be primary. Free food boxes will also be available. The testing and vaccination event is brought to you by Resourceful Clinical…… read more »
Wayne County Emergency Management Monitoring Fuel Disruptions
On May 7, the Colonial Pipeline system reported a ransomware cyber-attack, resulting in a temporary shutdown of that line. The Colonial Pipeline is a fuel pipeline that delivers a majority of the fuel products to North Carolina. Governor Roy Cooper has loosened restrictions on vehicles transporting petroleum products in North Carolina to assist in keeping…… read more »
Some Gas Stations See Long Lines As Motorists Stock Up On Fuel
GoldsboroDailyNews.com photographer Bobby Williams captured these images of long lines at the Best Gas & Grill in Dudley Tuesday afternoon. … read more »
Cooper Issues State Of Emergency To Allow Fuel Transportation Waivers
In response to the temporary shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline, Governor Roy Cooper Monday signed an Executive Order declaring a state of emergency in North Carolina and temporarily suspending motor vehicle fuel regulations to ensure adequate fuel supply supplies throughout the state. On May 7, 2021, the Colonial Pipeline system reported a ransomware cyber-attack, resulting in…… read more »
