Berkeley Mall and Wayne County Public Schools have partnered to present a “Showcase of Excellence,” which will present artwork and other content produced by WCPS students for the public to enjoy throughout the year. Two new display boards were recently installed in the mall between Bath & Body Works and the Seymour Johnson Air Force…… read more »
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WCPS “Showcase Of Excellence” To Open At Berkeley Mall
WCC Entering New Academic Year Still COVID Careful
Wayne Community College will enter another academic year taking precautions against the spread of COVID-19. For the fall 2021 semester, the college will provide a variety of instruction modalities including face-to-face, hybrid, and online options, and will return to requiring face coverings for students, employees, and visitors on campus, the college announced Tuesday. Effective immediately,…… read more »
Kenneth Buchanan Hired As UMO Vice President For Business & Finance
Kenneth Buchanan of Western North Carolina has joined the University of Mount Olive as Vice President for Business and Finance. In this position, he will be responsible for all financial and fiscal management aspects of the University, including providing leadership and coordination in the administrative, planning, accounting, and budgeting efforts of the University. Buchanan, who…… read more »
WCPS To Require Masks For All
Everyone will be required to mask up while at Wayne County Public Schools. Tuesday afternoon, the Wayne County Board of Education reversed course and voted to require all students, staff and visitors to wear a mask while in a WCPS school building. That was after the school board heard from Assistant Superintendent Dr. Marcia Manning,…… read more »
UMO To Welcome New Students On Aug. 21
The University of Mount Olive campus will soon be abuzz with activity. New students move-in on August 21, returning students will arrive on August 23, and traditional classes are set to begin on August 24. Parents will, once again, be able to accompany and assist students during the move-in process. “We are eager to see…… read more »
9 WCPS Teachers Participate In Teacher Network
This week, the Public School Forum of North Carolina convened its inaugural cohort of the newly launched Rural Teacher Leader Network (RTLN), which is designed to bring together diverse groups of educators across North Carolina who seek to strengthen their practice, foster community with teacher leaders from across other rural districts, and develop their own…… read more »
WCC Seeks Public Input In Search For President
Wayne Community College is asking Wayne County residents and its partners to contribute to the search for a new college president. Members of the public will have multiple opportunities to provide input into the WCC Board of Trustees’ search. Individuals are encouraged to share their thoughts, ideas, and suggestions by using a form at www.waynecc.edu/presidential-search.…… read more »
WCPS Superintendent: Critical Race Theory Not Part Of New Social Studies Standards
Critical Race Theory is not part of the current curriculum at Wayne County Public Schools. Several people have brought their concerns regarding CRT to the Wayne County Board of Education over the past few months. WCPS Superintendent Dr. David Lewis provided clarification on where CRT stands in the district at this week’s school board meeting.…… read more »
Local Raising A Reader Program Launches Seventh Year
Hundreds of families in Wayne County are spending a lot more time reading together because of a national children’s literacy program being implemented locally by The Wayne County Public Library. The program, which is preparing to launch its seventh year, is part of a national literacy campaign created by Raising A Reader, a nonprofit organization…… read more »
Invitational Organizers Pleased With Results
The organizers of the Foundation of Wayne Community College Invitational have declared it to be a success for students. The 29th annual event netted more than $165,000 for tuition scholarships and program and facility enhancements for the college. The funds came from tournament sponsorships combined with a virtual auction, putting contest, and a 50/50 drawing.…… read more »
