Wayne STEM Academy, a tuition-free, STEM (science, technology, engineering, & mathematics) focused, public charter school in Goldsboro, North Carolina serving scholars from Wayne, Wilson, Lenoir, Johnston, and Duplin counties, opens additional buildings for the 2024-25 school year. … read more »
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Wayne STEM Academy Opens Additional Building For Upcoming School Year
Men of FIC Hold Book Bag Giveaway on Saturday in Mount Olive
MOUNT OLIVE — Nelson Street Park in Mount Olive was full on Saturday as families and local law enforcement officers turned out in anticipation of the coming school year at Men of Faith, Integrity and Character’s annual book bag giveaway. … read more »
Chamber to Host Eggs and Issues Event
The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce is hosting another installment of its Eggs and Issues event at 8 a.m. on Sept. 10 at the Maxwell Center. … read more »
Truck Driver Training Class Graduates from WCC
Wayne Community College recently graduated its 14th class from its Truck Driver Training evening course.… read more »
Hausler’s Work Reflective of His Unique Journey into World of Art
It’s not a coincidence that Greg Hausler’s art could be considered unique or untraditional. … read more »
Wayne Preparatory Academy Receives $675,000 North Carolina Stronger Connections Grant
Goldsboro, NC – Wayne Preparatory Academy (WPA) is thrilled to announce the award of a $675,000 grant from the North Carolina Stronger Connections Grant program. This significant funding will be instrumental in enhancing the safety and security of the WPA campus, ensuring a safer environment for students, families, and the community. The North Carolina Stronger…… read more »
Councilmember Chris Boyette Selected to Serve on NCLM Committee
Goldsboro, NC = Councilmember Chris Boyette has been selected to serve on the North Carolina League of Municipalities’ (NCLM) Legislative Policy Committee. NCLM President and Durham Mayor Pro-Tem Mark-Anthony Middleton announced the appointments to the 65-member committee this week. “Service on the Legislative Policy Committee is crucial to ensuring that the policy goals of the…… read more »
WCC Presents 2024 Distinguished Chair Awards
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Two Wayne Community College faculty members have been honored with the College’s 21st set of “Distinguished Chair” awards. Transportation Department Chair Kevin Jordan and EMS Instructor/Coordinator Kim Boswell each received a trophy and a monetary prize to use for travel or professional development. The Distinguished Chair awards recognize outstanding full-time curriculum faculty…… read more »
Back to School Updates from WCPS
Goldsboro, NC – With the first day of classes already underway for two schools on the Non-Traditional Academic Calendar, and quickly approaching for the district’s other 31 schools, Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) wants to share the following updates to help students and families take the first steps towards a successful school year. Back to School…… read more »
Emerge Announces Artist Support Grant
Goldsboro, NC – Pitt County Arts Council at Emerge is excited to announce the application deadline for the Artist Support Grant, a crucial initiative created to provide direct support to individual artists during and following the COVID-19 pandemic. This grant is designed to help professional artists enhance their skills, improve their business operations, and expand…… read more »
