The University of Mount Olive Learning Commons has partnered with Tutor.com, one of the world’s largest online tutoring services, to provide 24/7 online tutoring services for the University’s 2,000+ traditional, adult, and graduate students. Through the partnership, UMO students can access on-demand, 1-to-1 learning support from Tutor.com’s expert tutors. With offerings spanning more than 250…… read more »
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New Partnership Provides UMO Students Access To 24/7 Tutoring
Wayne STEM Academy Eyes Fall 2023 Opening
(GDN) — Plans are well underway for a new local STEM-based charter school. Wayne STEM Academy recently received unanimous preliminary approval from the Charter School Advisory Board at the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Scott Satterfield, Wayne STEM Academy Board Chair, says they can now move forward with developing and opening their tuition-free elementary…… read more »
Black History Month At The Wayne County Public Library
The Wayne County Public Library will be celebrating Black History Month this year with a variety of programming throughout February. Library locations may also have additional-in person activities or “take and make” kits. Please call your local branch to find out more! Black History Month with the Winn FamilySteele Memorial Library | February 3 @…… read more »
WCC Announces Fall 2021 President’s & Dean’s Lists
Wayne Community College has honored 268 students for outstanding academic achievement in the fall 2021 semester. The college recognizes the students listed below as having earned a place on its President’s or Dean’s lists. President’s ListTo be named to the President’s List for the fall semester, students must have been enrolled for at least 12…… read more »
WCPS Cancels Friday After School Programs & Activities
This is an important weather announcement from Wayne County Public Schools: Due to the threat of icy conditions Friday evening, all after school programs and school sponsored events have been canceled for Friday, January 28. No changes to the school day or hours of operation are expected at this time. After school programs and activities…… read more »
WCPS Starts Examining New Budget Priorities
(GDN) — Wayne County Public Schools begins looking at budget priorities for the next school year. On Wednesday, the Wayne County Board of Education discussed the forthcoming budget during a special meeting. WCPS Superintendent Dr. David Lewis started the meeting by noting the district’s financial health has improved after it eliminated the $5 million in…… read more »
Applications Being Accepted For New Wayne School Of Technical Arts
(GDN) — The new Wayne School of Technical Arts is seeking students. The school, a partnership between Wayne County Public Schools and Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, is set to open in fall of 2022. Located on the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base grounds, the Wayne School of Technical Arts will offer a STEM-based educational…… read more »
UMO Students Participate In Annual Green & Growin’ Conference
Several University of Mount Olive ag students recently attended and participated in the annual Green & Growin’ Conference held in Greensboro, NC. The conference is the Southeast’s biggest event for green industry professionals and included eight educational tracks, 50 sessions, and 100 Continuing Education Units-CEU credits for certification renewals and continuation education. The marketplace trade…… read more »
Three NC Manufacturing Apprentices Graduate To Journeyman
North Carolina Manufacturing Inc. honored its founder and three employees in a ceremony at its shop. In welcoming visitors to the company for the event, Steve Mayo, company president and son of business founder Ray Mayo, spoke about how his father championed apprenticeship. “It actually goes back more than a few years,” Steve Mayo said,…… read more »
WCPS Remains Closed To Students On Monday
Due to icy conditions still impacting secondary roadways – especially in the southern end of Wayne County – and the continued below freezing temperatures overnight preventing melting, Wayne County Public Schools will remain closed for students on Monday, January 24. It will be an optional workday for staff. All non-essential personnel will report to work…… read more »
