St. Augustine’s payroll issue | Saint Augustine’s University to discuss financial plans [Video]

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Saint Augustine’s University is holding a press conference this morning to discuss the school’s financial plans moving forwad.

The accreditation uncertainty and financial problems have hit morale on campus.

Those financial woes have left staff and students waiting on overdue paychecks, leading to class cancellations and at times, uncollected trash on campus.

This led university leaders to hold a candlelight vigil on Sunday as an attempt to build back up through hope and faith. The vigil aimed to show students and staff that there is a strong community around them.

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There were dozens of students, alumni and school staff in attendance. The service was closed to the media but live-streamed on social media.

During the vigil, members of the Saint Augustine’s family assured concerned students that they stood with them and were ready to help.

“Tough times don’t last, tough people …