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RMA baseball comes up short in NCISAA Division 2A title series
ASHEBORO — Rocky Mount Academy’s baseball team came up short in its bid to become state champions, as Wayne Country Day won the second game 10-0 in five innings on Saturday morning to sweep the Eagles in the North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association Division 2A Championship Series at McCrary Park in Asheboro. The Chargers, the No. 1 seed, ended their season 28-4 overall. They won the first game 8-0 on Friday night. ...
Local Triumphs: Wayne Community College Celebrates Diverse Graduates from TPCC Programs
Wayne Community College recently honored the graduates of its Transitional Programs for College and Career (TPCC). The event recognized students from the College’s Adult High School (AHS) and High School Equivalency (HSE) programs. Among the graduates, Italivi Morales, a 22-year-old single mother from Dudley, delivered the commencement address. Morales, who left high school at 15 after having a child, completed her education through WCC’s AHS program, motivated by her goal for a better future.
Wayne Community College apprentices recognized for program completion
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Two cohorts of Wayne Community College’s apprentices with Smithfield Foods and Flowers Foods were honored for reaching the journeyman level in their trade at a special recognition ceremony. Maintenance technician and farm leadership apprentices received graduation cords from ApprenticeshipNC and the United States Department of Labor and stoles to wear during the […]
Wayne Community College Celebrates Future Healthcare Leaders at Local Pinning Ceremony
Wayne Community College (WCC) in Goldsboro, North Carolina, recently held a pinning ceremony for graduates of its Medical Laboratory Technology and Medical Assisting programs. The event marked the transition of students into healthcare professionals. Heather Odom, the Medical Assisting Program Director at WCC, described the ceremony as marking both an end and a beginning for the graduates.
Wayne Community College Celebrates New Nursing Graduates at Local Ceremony
Wayne Community College recently held a pinning ceremony for its latest class of registered nurses. This event celebrated 38 graduates transitioning from students to professional nurses, joining over 2,200 alumni from WCC's Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program. Each graduate received a pin, a scroll, and a rose, symbolizing their readiness for their new roles.
Duplin County science teacher receives NC State's Kenan Fellowship Award
STEAMA coordinator and science teacher at Duplin Early College Garrick Purdie has been named a 2024-25 Kenan Fellow. According to a news release, the fellowship includes a three-week summer immersion experience, 80 hours of professional development, and a $5,000 stipend through support from Four County EMC and North Carolina’s Electric Cooperatives. Director of the Kenan Fellows Program for Teacher Leadership Vance Kite shares the goals and hope for future leaders...
(1) North Duplin run-rules (9) East Columbus in rematch of last year's East regional final
CALYPSO, N.C. — Last year North Duplin enjoyed being out of the limelight in its run to a runner-up finish in the 1A softball playoffs. This year, the team knows it has a target on its back. There's a different feel about this year's run in the N.C. High...
Our Opinion: Barton graduates persevered through pandemic to learn
THUMBS UP to Barton College’s newest alumni, the 258 undergraduate and graduate students who earned degrees during the school’s 122nd commencement exercises on Saturday. Like Barton’s Bulldog mascot, the Class of 2024 exudes tenacity. Many grads who completed bachelor’s degrees endured COVID-19 disruptions during their freshman and sophomore years in 2020-21 and 2021-22. “From navigating the complexities of remote learning […] The post Our Opinion: Barton graduates persevered through pandemic to learn first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
High School Roundup: first round baseball and softball playoff scores
BASEBALL Perquimans 14, North Duplin 1 Seaforth 3, Wallace-Rose Hill 2 Freedom Christian Academy 8, Harrells Christian 0 (second round) SOFTBALL West Craven 1, East Duplin 0 North Johnston 3, Wallace-Rose Hill 2 Camden County 9, James Kenan 0 Roxsboro County 13, Union 3 Freedom Christian Academy 6, Harrells Christian Academy 0 (third round)
Oh, the places you will go after graduation
Recently I received communications about the 50th reunion of my high school graduating class. Fifty years! Because my family moved frequently, I attended six schools between kindergarten and high school. Although I only went to the high school I graduated from for two years, I have good memories of the friends I made there, the academic challenges met, and the support from many teachers. The education I received throughout my elementary, middle, and high school years prepared me well for my future education and career. ...
North Duplin moves on to third round of playoffs
MOUNT OLIVE — After falling behind 0-1 in the first inning, the Rebels rallied back with a 6-run third inning to take a 6-1 lead before ultimately going on to defeat Pender 10-2 in Saturday’s North Carolina High School Athletic Association Second Round 1A State Playoff game. In the top of the first inning, the Pender Patriots got off to a good start when senior Jamiah Johnson quickly got into scoring position with a walk and then stealing second base. After back-to-back strikeouts by Lilly...
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