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…
Back under the lights: WCPS honors senior athletes
The gesture was simple enough — cutting on field lights and inviting seniors who will miss their final spring sports season due to the COVID-19 crisis to campuses across Wayne County Thursday evening. But for the coaches, players and parents…
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…
NFL star feeding hospital workers, schoolchildren amid COVID-19 crisis
He might be an NFL superstar, but Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Jarran Reed has never forgotten where he came from. In a news release, Wayne UNC Health Care announced that Reed will be providing meals to second- and third-shift “frontline…
DPI: Students can’t fail Spring 2020 classes, can keep scores they had March 13 if they so choose
After more than a month of distance learning and closed schools, North Carolina students, parents and teachers now have answers about how grading will be done across the state. According to the State Department of Public Instruction, individual school districts…
Wayne County records first COVID-19 death
An individual in their “early 80’s” who “suffered from underlying medical conditions” became the first in Wayne County to die from complications associated with COVID-19, local health officials said Thursday. In a news release, Interim Health Director Ken Stern said…
Some city workers demand, via petition, double pay during COVID-19 crisis
A petition currently circulating on the Internet demands that city employees who are deemed essential receive a series of protections from the Goldsboro City Council. District 3 Councilman Taj Polack told his colleagues Monday during the board’s work session that…
A caravan of comfort
A line of cars moves slowly up and down streets through several Wayne County neighborhoods. Each vehicle bears a sign. “We love you,” one read. “NEE Strong,” was written on another. “You are our sunshine,” a third said. Behind the…
School’s out for summer? Early grade announcement is an education fail.
Oh boy. The state Board of Education — and the Department of Public Instruction — sure have impeccable timing, don’t they? We can’t think of a better message to send our high school students — most of whom have more…