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After reviewing the preliminary 2007-08 No Child Left Behind Adequate Yearly Progress results, Wayne County School Superintendent Dr.

Seven media centers in Wayne County Public Schools have earned"Pictures of America" awards, designed to help students learn about our nation's heritage through posters portraying artwork and art treasures ...

Improving the quality of education in Wayne County will take everyone coming to the table, officials said Tuesday.

Wayne County School officials are continuing their efforts to forge a partnership with the business community, recently hosting an informational session on its "youth apprenticeship" initiatives.

Five new principal and six assistant principal assignments have been made for the upcoming school year in Wayne County Public Schools.

“We are proud of all of the students who worked so hard reading these books and then ... have their knowledge tested”

Tommy's Road Elementary School won the second annual Elementary Battle of the Books Competition recently. via Goldsboro News-Argus

“There's no way that I could accept this without giving thanks to the soldiers who stand beside me”

An Army captain based in Kinston was named Volunteer of the Year for Wayne County Public Schools for efforts by soldiers in his unit at North Drive Elementary School. via Goldsboro News-Argus

“They wanted to get out of that”

Despite the possibility that the change in zoning might someday open the 12-acre tract of land south of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base up to unwanted uses, the Wayne County Planning Board voted 3-2 last week to ... via Goldsboro News-Argus

Published: Thursday, April 10, 2008 at 6:01 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, April 10, 2008 at 7:46 a.m. WILMINGTON Wave Transit offers shuttle to parade Wave Transit will offer a shuttle from Independence Mall to ... via StarNewsOnline.com

Eighteen year old Desmond Goss is like many students who came out to Saturday's Teen Summit. via WWAY-TV Wilmington

“You never know when a neighbor's house is going to burn down. It's because of people like you that we can be there for them when it does happen.”

With a slowing economy, the Wayne County chapter of the American Red Cross volunteers and staff knew they had a challenge when they set their goal at $90,000 for this year's campaign. via Goldsboro News-Argus

It's the second straight weekend a teenager has died in a crash in Johnston County. via Abc11tv.com

“I hope they start back, and we can return the money to them”

The rural Grange is making a come-back, say members of Wayne County's Pomona Grange. via Goldsboro News-Argus

“Mr. Walter Sprunt and two passengers made a fine trip in his automobile, a 20-horse power Maxwell touring car, and it shows that the Maxwell is not daunted by poor road conditions.”

This historical perspective, compiled from past Star-News articles, takes readers back to the Cape Fear region of 100, 50 and 25 years ago. via StarNewsOnline.com

“I am proud to have served with all of you”

More than 200 people gathered Thursday at the Goldsboro Country Club to mark the official end to the 2007 United Way of Wayne County Community Campaign. via Goldsboro News-Argus

“We won't know about alcohol until”

A 55-year-old Dudley man on a moped was killed after reportedly missing a stop sign at an Emmaus Church Road crossroads Thursday afternoon, the Highway Patrol reported. via Goldsboro News-Argus

“It deals with the critical needs the school board has identified.”

EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the fourth installment of a five-part series on the school facilities funding debate. via Goldsboro News-Argus

“I was born Ava Lavinia Gardner on Christmas Eve 1922 in Grabtown, North Carolina”

The town of Smithfield has developed a tourism highlight around the local area movie star Ava Gardner , born in Grabtown, some seven miles from Smithfield. via Kinston Free Press

“We know mobile classrooms are acceptable, but to what degree and how many”

Hoping to breathe new life into the school facility discussion before the end of the year, Wayne County Manager Lee Smith released today a nearly $23 million proposal to begin work on 10 county schools. via Goldsboro News-Argus

Mary Kay James, assistant principal at Greenwood Middle School, has been named Wayne County Public Schools Assistant Principal of the Year. via Goldsboro News-Argus