Tuesday, September 11, 2018
WCPS to close schools Wednesday instead of Thursday
Wayne County Public Schools will be closed Wednesday through Friday to give families and staff time to prepare for Hurricane Florence."Meteorologists and emergency officials anticipate a very serious weather event for our area," Michael Dunsmore, WCPS superintendent, said in a...Published: Sep 11, 2018 2:11 PM Full Story
Wayne County under a hurricane watch
A hurricane watch has been issued for eastern North Carolina until further notice meaning that hurricane-force winds of 74 mph and higher are possible in the area within the next 48 hours as the state braces for Hurricane Florence.However,...Published: Sep 11, 2018 2:11 PM Full Story
Now is the time to prepare
Be sure your emergency supply kits have enough bottled water and non-perishable food to sustain each family member for three to seven days. Include a weather radio, flashlight, extra batteries, toiletries, change of clothes, blankets or sleeping bag, rain gear...Published: Sep 11, 2018 2:11 PM Full Story
Water rescue team gears up for hurricane
The last few members of the 18-person Goldsboro Fire Department water rescue team became North Carolina Swift Water Technicians just two weeks ago.On Monday, they began making preparations for their first big call to action since their formation about a...Published: Sep 11, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Wayne prepares for brunt of the storm
With Hurricane Florence anticipated to hit coastal North Carolina Thursday, Goldsboro and Wayne County emergency personnel are putting the lessons learned from Hurricane Matthew in 2016 to use in mitigating the storm's impact.As of 5 p.m. Monday, the Category 4...Published: Sep 11, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
School closings, plans announced
As Hurricane Florence approaches North Carolina's coast, Wayne County Public Schools, Wayne Community College and the University of Mount Olive will continue to monitor the storm's progress throughout the week to provide updates on scheduling and classes.Ken Derksen, communications and...Published: Sep 11, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Annual school performance grades released
While nearly half of Wayne County Public Schools received a D or F from the 2017-18 North Carolina annual school performance grade accountability report, Assistant Superintendent David Lewis said the report might not tell the whole story."The letter grade system...Published: Sep 11, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story