Author: Renee Carey

Renee Carey has been an award-winning writer, editor and commentator in community newspaper markets for nearly 25 years. An Ohio native, she began her journalism career in high school, deciding then that storytelling was her calling. She honed her craft at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio, earning a degree in journalism from the Honors Tutorial College. Since then, she has spent her career telling people's stories, commenting on politics and life and teaching others how to do the same — an avocation that has introduced her to thousands of people who have inspired her and taught her many lessons about integrity, courage, faith and happiness. Mrs. Carey resides in North Carolina with her husband and two dogs, Rush and Beau. You can reach her at rcarey@newoldnorth.com
Breaking News: Health Department officials urge school board to stick to original graduation plan
May 22, 2020 No Responses

Breaking News: Health Department officials urge school board to stick to original graduation plan

Dr. James Stackhouse, a medical consultant with the Wayne County Health Department, told members of the Wayne County Board of Education that COVID-19 remains a threat to local residents and recommended that the school district continue with the graduation plan...
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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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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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School’s out for summer? Early grade announcement is an education fail.
April 24, 2020 one Response

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...
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DPI: Students can’t fail Spring 2020 classes, can keep scores they had March 13 if they so choose
April 23, 2020 No Responses

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 district...
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