Firefighters from Oak Wolfe have been busy in the days prior to Saturday as they prepared for their annual spring fundraiser. Saturday afternoon, the doors of the Oak Ridge Community Building in Duplin County were opened as firefighters, volunteers, family members and others pitched in to make the event a success. The public started lining…… read more »
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Oak Wolfe Firefighters Cook Up Some Tasty Food (PHOTO GALLERY)
WCC Summer Schedule And COVID Changes
Wayne Community College will implement its summer operational schedule and some COVID-19 protocol changes next week. College offices will be open for business 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday and closed on Fridays from Monday, May 10 through Friday, Aug. 13. The exception will be the Admissions and Records, Counseling, and Financial Aid…… read more »
WCC Grads Safely Celebrate End Of The Semester (PHOTO GALLERY)
It’s been an unusual academic year as learning institutions across the country adapted to pandemic restrictions. Friday morning, Wayne Community College was able to celebrate its latest graduates with a special “Turn the Tassel” event. Adhering to social distancing guidelines, 178 grads lined up with their friends and family and received their degrees, diplomas or…… read more »
Common Rose Diseases
Roses are a popular plant known for their large, elegant flowers. Many gardeners try their hands at growing roses in their gardens and landscapes. Poor disease control is one of the most common causes of failure with roses. Black spot and powdery mildew are important diseases to be aware of when growing roses. Black spot…… read more »
WCPS Names The Teacher, Assistant Principal, Principal of the Year
Brogden Middle English & Language Arts teacher, Stephanie Gall, has been selected as the Wayne County Public Schools 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year. The announcement was made Thursday afternoon during a special virtual WCPS Assistant Principal, Principal & Teacher of the Year Celebration. Ms. Gall has four years of education service and has served at…… read more »
Wayne County Urges Residents To Update Emergency Plans And Kits
Wayne County Emergency Management encourages residents to plan now for hurricanes by updating their emergency plans and supply kits. Hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30. “Preparing for a disaster begins with having a plan and an emergency kit,” said Aaron Stryker, Emergency Management Coordinator. “Now is the time to prepare for this…… read more »
WCC Unveils New AI And Automation Program
Wayne Community College will be on the cutting edge of artificial intelligence and robotics training. The local college will begin offering an AI and Automation Program in the fall. WCC will have the only AI program in the N.C. Community College System when the fall semester begins. The announcement is especially timely as Apple plans to…… read more »
Desktops Given To Wayne County Students (PHOTOS)
The Operation Desktop Distribution was held Thursday evening. Operation Unite Goldsboro in collaboration with the Kramden Institute of Durham, Southern Bank of Goldsboro, Dillard Goldsboro Alumni and Friends, Headquarters and the Triangle Chapter will distribute the 40 computers to students as well as another 20 computers to the Dillard Alumni and Friends Computer Lab. … read more »
Partnership Honors Child Care Educators (PHOTOS)
This is Teacher Appreciation Week and today is Child Care Provider Appreciation Day! Thursday afternoon, the Partnership for Children of Wayne County hosted a drive thru event for child care providers. Valerie Wallace, the Executive Director of the Partnership, says child care staff have had to persevere during the pandemic. Operational costs have increased and…… read more »
Antique Farm Equipment Show At The Fairgrounds This Saturday
The Eastern Carolina Vintage Club will be hosting their Antique Farm Equipment Day Show this Saturday, May 8, at the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fairgrounds. The event will kick off at 9 a.m. Saturday with the gate open to the public, a parade of power at 10 a.m., followed by a field of antique tractors and…… read more »
