New school on schedule for August opening day

Wayne Preparatory Academy, the county's new charter school, is on target to open in August, says board chairman Dr. Ken Benton. Since a lottery was held in May to accept students in the new K-4 school, the hiring process has...

Published: Jun 25, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story

Goldsboro finishes up citizen survey on transportation

Traffic delays. That's the top concern by far as the Goldsboro Metropolitan Planning Organization continues to ask Goldsboro residents what they think the top transportation issues are in their community. Tuesday's session, held in the large conference room of the...

Published: Jun 25, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story

Miss NC Beth Stovall

Miss North Carolina 2014 Beth Stovall doesn't have much time to enjoy her new crown. She is already off training for the next step in her journey -- one she hopes will end with a Miss America crown to add...

Published: Jun 25, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story

WCC instructor delivers lecture at national meeting

Tracy Schmeltzer, chair of Wayne Community College's Business and Accounting Department, was a presenter at a national conference for accounting teachers held recently in New Orleans. Mrs. Schmeltzer spoke at the Teachers of Accounting at Two Year Colleges (TATYC) Annual...

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Library program geared toward getting boys to pick up a book

Brothers Jaylin and Darius Hinton like to read but admit it can be a challenge. "Being focused, because sometimes when I read I get distracted," said 11-year-old Jaylin. "Sometimes when I read, I get frustrated and I get the words...

Published: Jun 25, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story

GM donates five vehicles to WCC for auto program

General Motors has donated five vehicles to the Wayne Community College for its automotive training program. At WCC, the GM Automotive Service Educational Program, or ASEP, combines classroom, lab and on-the-job learning as well as analytical and technical skills specific...

Published: Jun 25, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story