Category: News

Breaking News: Commissioner Joe Gurley passes
May 21, 2020 No Responses

Breaking News: Commissioner Joe Gurley passes

Joe Gurley, a Wayne County Commissioner and former chairman of the board has died, the county said in a news release. “The County of Wayne is saddened to hear of the passing of Wayne County Commissioner A. Joe Gurley, III....
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School district tries to balance budget without cutting staff, enhancements
May 19, 2020 one Response

School district tries to balance budget without cutting staff, enhancements

Wayne County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Michael Dunsmore says the district faces a $5 million deficit, but slightly increasing class sizes — not cutting staff and student class offerings — might give the district the immediate solution it needs for....
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Here are the dates, details for WCPS “live graduations”
May 18, 2020 No Responses

Here are the dates, details for WCPS “live graduations”

It will start with cars — one for each member of the Class of 2020 and three guests. They will line up at Wayne Community College and at 8:20 p.m. (20:20 military time) the procession will leave the campus and...
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Breaking news: WCPS will hold live graduations at Berkeley Mall
May 18, 2020 No Responses

Breaking news: WCPS will hold live graduations at Berkeley Mall

There will not be traditional graduation ceremonies for members of Wayne County Public Schools’ Class of 2020 this summer, but there will be “live ceremonies,” that WCPS officials characterized as one of “the most unique and complex&#82...
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State gives glimpse into what schools could look like this fall
May 18, 2020 one Response

State gives glimpse into what schools could look like this fall

It is not yet known what schools will look like in the fall, but the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is preparing for the possibility of having to drastically transform public educational environments should threats from COVID-19...
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Fall sports, certified jobs in limbo as WCPS prepares for local budget deficit, state COVID-19 what-ifs
May 11, 2020 one Response

Fall sports, certified jobs in limbo as WCPS prepares for local budget deficit, state COVID-19 what-ifs

Staff cuts? The elimination of theater programs? Cutting extra pay for coaches? Those measures are among many on the table as Wayne County Public Schools officials attempt to stay in the black.
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Dillard/Goldsboro reunion cancelled for first time in event’s history
May 6, 2020 No Responses

Dillard/Goldsboro reunion cancelled for first time in event’s history

For the first time since the tradition was conceived by Dr. H.V. Brown, the Dillard/Goldsboro Alumni and Friends Inc. Homecoming has been cancelled. But members of the organization said scholarships will still be awarded this spring and encouraged the communit...
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House leader Rep. John Bell breaks down state COVID-19 relief package
May 6, 2020 No Responses

House leader Rep. John Bell breaks down state COVID-19 relief package

State Rep. John Bell recently broke down the General Assembly’s COVID-19 relief package that was signed into law by Gov. Roy Cooper. You can hear Bell’s explanation of how the $1.5 billion will be spent here: And here are some...
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New Wayne Academy principal named
May 1, 2020 No Responses

New Wayne Academy principal named

In a news release issued this afternoon, Wayne County Public Schools introduced Wayne Academy’s new principal. John Bell started his first day as principal of Wayne Academy this morning, replacing Dr. William Vann, who resigned last month. “As a former...
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Dunsmore: WCPS will hold graduations this summer
April 27, 2020 6 Responses

Dunsmore: WCPS will hold graduations this summer

It might be a drive-in event or a social distance-minded, student-only ceremony that is live-streamed for families and friends. Photographs might be taken in front of green screens that allow school officials to be digitally inserted next to students to...
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