Due to the threat of heavy rains overnight, potentially causing flooded roadways or other issues for buses and car riders in the morning, Wayne County Public Schools will be operating on a two-hour delay on Tuesday.… read more »
Category Archives: Education
WCPS to Operate on a Two-Hour Delay on Tuesday
WCPS Cancels all After School Activities
Due to the threat of inclement weather, all after-school programs and school-sponsored events have been canceled for Monday.… read more »
WCPS Demonstrates Significant Gains in First Year Under New Leadership
This week, Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) announced that it had exited Low Performing School District status within one year and made significant academic strides in student performance over the past school year.
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UMO Student a Lesson in Resilience and Transformation
MOUNT OLIVE – Mikia Parks, a 32-year-old mother of two, has overcome significant personal challenges to pursue her educational and professional goals. Her decision to return to college was sparked by a moment of introspection while working in the Emergency Department at UNC Wayne.
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UMO Receives $21,000 Gift from Carl Franklin Kennedy Estate
MOUNT OLIVE — The University of Mount Olive has received $21,000 from the estate of Carl Franklin Kennedy.… read more »
WCC Risk Management and Insurance Grad Overcomes Obstacles to Success
When Derek Sparrow of Seven Springs experienced two heart attacks at the age of 42, he knew the long hours of truck driving were no longer suitable for him. Sparrow decided to go back to school to provide a more balanced life for himself and his family, and Wayne Community College’s Risk Management and Insurance…… read more »
George H. Futrelle Endowed Scholarship Established at UMO
MOUNT OLIVE — In honor of the late George H. Futrelle, a scholarship endowment has been established to continue his leadership, mentorship, and service legacy in aviation and the local community.
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Wayne Community College Hiring for Multiple Positions
Wayne Community College currently has job openings for the following positions:
Academic Skills Center Peer Tutor… read more »
Rosewood Valedictorian Begins Collegiate Journey at UMO
MOUNT OLIVE – As the fall semester begins at the University of Mount Olive (UMO), Aaron Ingram stands ready to embark on a new chapter as an incoming freshman.… read more »
WCC Emergency Management Graduate Defies the Odds
It was a special day for Brandon Jones as he crossed the stage at Wayne Community College’s spring graduation ceremony to receive an associate’s degree in Emergency Management.
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