RALEIGH – The N.C. Tobacco Trust Fund Commission (N.C. TTFC) awarded more than $6.1 million through 30 grants for agricultural and economic initiatives across the state. These grants place a high priority on projects that stimulate the agricultural economy, train current and future farmers, and help farmers execute innovative ideas.… read more »
Category Archives: Education
N.C TTFC Grants to Benefit WCC, UMO, and Town of Mount Olive
Governor Cooper Visits WCC to Announce SEED Program
Governor Roy Cooper visited Wayne Community College to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week and announce the launch of the Southeastern Education and Economic Development (SEED) initiative.… read more »
WCPS to Host Job Fair
On Nov. 30, Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) is holding a job fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the WCPS Professional Development & Family Engagement Center from 10:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. The center is located at 415 S Virginia Street in Goldsboro.… read more »
Sunrise Kiwanis Make Donation to Communities Supporting Schools
The Sunrise Kiwanis club presented Communities Supporting Schools of Wayne County with a $500 donation at their weekly club meeting to provide opportunities for students to stay in school, graduate, and be successful in life.… read more »
WCC Students Receive SECU Foundation Scholarships
Wayne Community College students recently received scholarships from the State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) Foundation.… read more »
Eastern Wayne High Air Force JROTC Honors Veterans
The Eastern Wayne High (EWH) Air Force JROTC honored military veterans with a special Veterans Day event. On Thursday, cadets led a school assembly to help educate hundreds of students and guests about the significance of Veterans Days, while at the same time paying special recognition to men and women in attendance for their contributions and service in the United States military.
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UMO Show to Spotlight the Christmas Story
MOUNT OLIVE – The University of Mount Olive is bringing a fresh, contemporary twist to its annual Christmas Show formerly known as Christmas by Candlelight. The new event dubbed, Christmas by Spotlight, will feature two performances on Friday, December 1 at the Hazel Waters Assembly Hall located at 207 Wooten Street in Mount Olive.… read more »
Singh Named New Principal at Spring Creek High School
SEVEN SPRINGS — During its monthly meeting this week, the Wayne County Board of Education approved the following principal hire:
Northampton County Schools principal, Jagtar Singh, was named the principal of Spring Creek High School.… read more »
Southern Wayne Teacher Charged With Indecent Liberties With a Student
DUDLEY – A Southern Wayne High School social studies teacher has been arrested and charged with indecent liberties with a student.… read more »
WCC Receives Grant from NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission
Wayne Community College has received a $250,000 grant from the North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission (NCTTFC) to be used for an agriculture lab building.… read more »
