The day after members of the Wayne County Board of Education went into a four-hour executive session to discuss “personnel,” the district confirmed that WCPS finance officer Michael Hayes has resigned. The confirmation came after the New Old North received…
Still no decision on graduation, but board could make call Friday
The Wayne County Board of Education could decide Friday if there will be a traditional graduation or if proposed Berkeley Mall ceremonies will be where the Class of 2020 will turn its tassels. But first, board members want to hear…
Board of Elections votes to allow primary election protest to continue
The Wayne County Board of Elections decided in a split vote Wednesday to take a more detailed look at an election protest filed by three Goldsboro residents who claim Bevan Foster’s victory in the March 3 primary for a seat…
Mount Olive hosts another parade to honor the Class of 2020
MOUNT OLIVE — Mount Olive honored local graduates Tuesday evening with a parade dedicated not just to one particular institution, but to all the schools young men and women from the town will graduate from in the coming weeks. Students…
Cougar caravan crashes Center Street
Members of the Goldsboro High School Class of 2020 closed out the week with a raucous graduation parade that brought them through — and their loved ones to — the heart of downtown.
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…
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….
Another storm to overcome
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…