(GDN) — An era of growth and change greets Wayne Community College’s new leader. Dr. Patty Pfeiffer was named WCC’s new President in December. Pfeiffer started at WCC in 1994 as a nursing instructor after she graduated from the college’s nursing program in 1988. Dr. Pfeiffer herself is a great example of WCC’s ability to…… read more »
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New WCC President Is “All In” For The College’s Future
Rep. John Bell Files For Re-Election
On Thursday, House Majority Leader John Bell (R-Wayne) officially filed for re-election to continue representing House District 10, which will now only include a larger portion of Wayne County following redistricting. The district previously comprised of Greene County and portions of Johnston and Wayne counties. “After much prayer and consideration with my family, I have…… read more »
Wayne County’s New COVID Cases Drop To Pre-Omicron Levels
(GDN) — Wayne County appears to have weathered the omicron surge. According to Thursday’s figures from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, 362 confirmed cases of COVID-19 were reported in Wayne County over the past two weeks. Last week at this time, that number was at 656. Wayne County has recorded 376 coronavirus-related…… read more »
Mount Olive Hosts Black History Parade On Saturday
(GDN) — Black History Month comes alive in Mount Olive this weekend. The Unity Organization holds its 15th Annual Black History Month Parade in Mount Olive this Saturday, February 26th. The day is for the community to come together and give special recognition while greeting those who live in other states and have returned home…… read more »
SCC Signs Articulation Agreement With UMO
The University of Mount Olive and Stanly Community College recently signed an articulation agreement to provide SCC Agribusiness graduates the ability to easily transfer into UMO’s bachelor’s degree program. According to SCC officials, SCC has numerous agreements with four-year institutions, aimed at simplifying and streamlining the transfer process and minimizing the duplication of coursework. However,…… read more »
Sewer Improvements Will Be Hot Topic When County, Municipalities Meet
(GDN) — The Wayne County Commissioners plan to meet with leaders from the county’s municipalities next week. County Manager Craig Honeycutt talked about the meeting with the county board last week. Honeycutt says one of the big topics for the joint meeting will be an infrastructure grant for water and sewer. County Board Chair Joe…… read more »
Sheriff’s Office: Suspect Acted In Self-Defense In Fatal La Grange Shooting
(GDN) — Authorities have arrested a suspect involved in a shooting death at a La Grange convenience store. The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to the Stop N Go on the 100 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Tuesday night for the report of a shooting. The deputies arrived and found 27-year-old…… read more »
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Wayne County Names New Leader
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County has selected its next leader. Karen Sullivan will become Executive Director in March following Mary Ann Dudley’s December retirement. She will be the 13th leader and the second female Executive Director in the Boys & Girls Clubs’ 75-year history. Dudley became Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Clubs…… read more »
Federal Emergency Food And Shelter Program Funding Available
The application period is open for governmental agencies and nonprofit organizations to apply for a share of Wayne County’s Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) funds. Local human service agencies and charities may apply through March 9, 2022 for a portion of the Phase 39 $36,686 AND/OR Phase ARPA-R $113,388 in federal funds that Wayne…… read more »
Friends Of Scouting Dinner To Feature Lt. Gov. Robinson
(GDN) — Registration is open for the 2022 Tuscarora Council Friends of Scouting Dinner. This year’s event for the Tuscarora Council of Boy Scouts of America will feature Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson. This year’s dinner will be held at 6 PM on March 25th at The Maxwell Center. For tickets and more information, contact the…… read more »
