As if they had not dealt with enough hardship, members of the Wayne School of Engineering Class of 2020 were thrown another curveball Wednesday evening, as a thunderstorm threatened to wash out the school’s graduation parade. But dozens of young…
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…
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…
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” plans in the…
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…
Saints’ day
MOUNT OLIVE — It wasn’t the celebration they anticipated before COVID-19 forced school closures and disrupted their senior years, but members of the Southern Wayne High School Class of 2020 were honored Tuesday evening by parents, teachers, administrators, Mount Olive…
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.
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 community…
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…
Facebook group lets community ‘adopt’ members of Class of 2020
Some sent gift certificates. Others mailed handwritten letters and congratulatory cards. There have been cash offerings and homemade desserts. For those who have “adopted” members of the Class of 2020 through a Facebook page created by Goldsboro High School graduate…