Students entering 14 technical programs at Wayne Community College may be eligible for renewable scholarships. The Foundation of Wayne Community College’s “Top Programs” scholarship is designed to encourage students to study and go into certain fields in which there are career opportunities. The programs included on the list are assessed annually. Those majors are Air…… read more »
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Renewable Scholarships Available For 14 Technical Programs At WCC
WCPS To Honor Top Instructional Assistant
On April 29th, Wayne County Public Schools will hold a virtual celebration to honor the district’s 2021 Instructional Assistant of the Year. The Instructional Assistant of the Year Program is a local program with candidates being named by their school. The virtual celebration will be held on April 29 and be streamed via the district’s…… read more »
WATCH: State Highway Patrol Announces 2021 Operation Drive To Live
With many schools in the midst of spring break, and in conjunction with national Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the State Highway Patrol is once again conducting Operation Drive to Live. This annual campaign is aimed at reducing collisions involving teen drivers on our roadways. Beginning Monday, April 5, through Friday, April 9, troopers will step…… read more »
Car Crash Ends Brief Police Chase (PHOTOS)
Early Monday morning, Dudley firefighters and an EMS unit were dispatched to a single vehicle accident at the intersection of Emmaus Church Road and Brewington Road. The vehicle had apparently failed to slow down for the intersection, struck a ditch and slammed into a tree. The driver of the vehicle had to be taken to…… read more »
School Board Reviewing Superintendent Candidates
Wayne County Public Schools is about to enter the next phase in its superintendent search. At last week’s special meeting, Wayne County School Board Chair Chris West shared that the candidate pool has been received. Wayne County Board of Education Attorney Richard Schwartz says the next step is setting dates for looking over the applicants.…… read more »
NCDMV Offers Online State-Issued ID Renewals
The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles expanded its online services and now customers can renew state-issued identification cards. Individuals with a state-issued ID can skip making an office appointment and renew online by going to payments.ncdot.gov and follow the instructions. State-issued IDs can be renewed up to six months before they expire. The price to…… read more »
Wayne Jetport Included In Funding For N.C. Airports
The N.C. Board of Transportation has approved state and federal funding for safety and airfield improvement projects at 10 North Carolina airports. State funds totaling $12.75 million have been awarded for various projects that help the airports increase capacity, attract new jobs and businesses to their communities, and improve safety for pilots and passengers. The board…… read more »
Saluting Seymour
Every week, Saluting Seymour and SoundScope highlight an airman serving at the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro. Airman 1st Class Brixon Palomo from the 4th Fighter Wing Palomo has been in the Air Force about two years. He comes to Goldsboro from Guam. Palomo works in Munitions Systems at Seymour Johnson. His duties include…… read more »
Hawkins To Serve On UMO Board Of Trustees
John Carroll Hawkins of Cove City, NC has been appointed to the University of Mount Olive Board of Trustees. Hawkins retired from the NC Department of Revenue in January of 2018 after serving in various positions over a 34-year period including auditor, developer, examination manager, and business intelligence manager. He earned his bachelor’s degree in…… read more »
Wayne County Opens Vaccine Eligibility To All Groups
Starting Monday, April 5, first-dose COVID vaccine appointments with the Wayne County Health Department will be open to all vaccine groups. Anyone age 16 or older is now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine, regardless of health condition. The County has now made it easier to schedule an appointment for the first dose of your vaccine.…… read more »
