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WCC’s Braswell Achieves World Class Technician Status

WCC’s Braswell Achieves World Class Technician Status

Joseph Braswell, an automotive instructor in Wayne Community College’s General Motors Automotive Service Education Program, has achieved World Class Technician status with General Motors.
The World Class Technician program at GM allows technicians to validate their knowledge and demonstrate their skills to their employers. WCT status is the highest level of achievement a GM automotive technician can earn.read more »

Annual Back to School Bash Scheduled for August

Annual Back to School Bash Scheduled for August

While Worrell Contracting Company is recognized all over the nation for its project management and high-level landscaping skills; it is addressing the needs in its hometown that inspire them to serve.

For the sixth year, Worrell Contract, along with multiple community supporters, will host a Back to School Bash and supply hundreds of backpacks and supplies to Wayne County students ahead of their first day of school.read more »

PET OF THE WEEK: Dior Powered by Jackson & Sons

PET OF THE WEEK: Dior Powered by Jackson & Sons

This is Dior, he is a 1-year-old male Domestic Shorthair mix that is very sweet and loving. Dior is available and waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find hisFUR-EVER Home. To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal Services  Call: (919) 731-1439 option “0” Email: [email protected] Dior Breed Domestic Shorthair Mix  Age 1 year Gender Male  Size Large  Color Black/White  Declawed No …read more »

Registration Opens for Cures for the Colors Color Run

Registration Opens for Cures for the Colors Color Run

Get ready to lace up your running (or walking) shoes for the Cures for the Colors Color Run on Saturday, September 23rd, at Wayne Community College. The 2023 Color Run promises a brand-new fun run route, an exciting kid’s zone, and medals for the top-timed 5K finishers.read more »

WCPS to Host Job Fairs

WCPS to Host Job Fairs

On Wednesday, July 12, Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) will hold two Job Fairs for prospective certified employees, as well as classified employees such as prospective bus drivers, cafeteria workers, maintenance staff, transportation staff, instructional assistants, receptionists, and other non-certified positions.read more »

Wayne County Teen Missing From Eckerd Connects

Wayne County Teen Missing From Eckerd Connects

RALEIGH – The Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention reports that a committed youth in community-based commitment at Eckerd Connects in Candor failed to return following a scheduled home visit.
The juvenile is identified as Brandon D. and was last seen Sunday, July 9 at 10:30 p.m. at 211 Rollingwood Drive in Dudley. The juvenile’s home county is Wayne County. The division has notified local law enforcement and is cooperating fully with the investigation.read more »

National Summer Learning Week Kicks off at WCPL

National Summer Learning Week Kicks off at WCPL

National Summer Learning Week got started with a lesson on Biodiversity on Monday morning at the Wayne County Public Library.
National Summer Learning Week is being celebrated in communities across the country this week. The Wayne County Public Library provides six weeks of high quality learning experiences throughout the summer. The library is also the lead for the local chapter of the Campaign for Grade Level Reading called READ Wayne. read more »

Mount Olive Walmart Celebrates Renovations

Mount Olive Walmart Celebrates Renovations

Walmart in Mount Olive welcomed guests on Friday to a celebratory ribbon-cutting and community event to see the newly renovated store that includes innovations and improvements.

There was also a balloon release to honor Eric Cortes, former Mount Olive Walmart manager, who passed away in April 2023 of this year.read more »

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