South Lenoir High School graduate Ethan Mullins of Kinston wasn’t sure what he wanted to do after high school until his junior year when his high school started its machining program in collaboration with Lenoir Community College.
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Northeast Elementary School receives grant for greenhouse
Northeast Elementary received a GO Grant to create a greenhouse and garden beds, to help their students understand the food chain process and learn about ecosystems in a hands-on environment. Representative Chris Humphrey, Senator Jim Perry, Northeast Elementary principal Rashard Curmon, Board of Education chairman Keith King, Lenoir County Public Schools Assistant Superintendent Nicholas Harvey III and LCPS Associate Superintendent Francis Herring were in attendance to congratulate Northeast Elementary teacher Rubi Blancas Orduna on obtaining the grant.
Snow Hill Primary announces Terrific Kids
Snow Hill Primary gives out a weekly award called "Terrific Kid" awards. Each teacher at SHP chooses a student who has been responsible, shows great character, or has reached a personal goal.
Candidate Interview - Dr. Donna Lake
Dr. Donna Lake joins Neuse News Publisher BJ Murphy to discuss today's issues ahead of the General Election. Dr. Lake is running for the District 7 seat in the NC Senate representing Lenoir and Wayne County. Topics discussed include Voter ID, reopening NC schools, rural broadband internet access, COVID-19's impact on the state budget and more.
LCC graphics students win top collegiate award
Two students in the Graphic Arts & Imaging Technology (GAIT) program at LCC were recently awarded top honors in this year’s student competition for printing and graphics. Jillian Wilson of Kinston and Harley Hancock of La Grange won the top collegiate award for their digital printing and package design of a “ASPCA” pop-box mailer.
Candidate Interview - Sen. Jim Perry
Senator Jim Perry joins Neuse News Publisher BJ Murphy to discuss today's issues ahead of the General Election. Sen. Perry is running to retain the District 7 seat in the NC Senate representing Lenoir and Wayne County. Topics discussed include Voter ID, reopening NC schools, rural broadband internet access, COVID-19's impact on the state budget and more.
LCC receives $855,000 to fund short-term training classes leading to job opportunities
Lenoir Community College has received $855,000 from the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund for scholarships for eligible students pursuing high-demand workforce training programs leading to industry-recognized credentials. What does that mean? “Ask us about our free classes,” said LCC President Dr. Rusty Hunt.
College for the Holidays at LCC
Each year Lenoir Community College offers College for the Holidays where certain classes are marketed toward students who attend a four-year North Carolina university, as well as those attending LCC. The five week courses run from November 23rd through December 28th. The goal of the classes is to help out students who may be missing a class or two to help get caught up. LCC has articulation agreements with all of the four-year North Carolina universities to ensure the credits will transfer. “It’s a really good opportunity for our students to get that extra three to seven credits that they might need to transfer back,” said Dr. Timothy Maddox.
Mike Parker: Virtual Learning leads to sympathy for Ms. Hannigan
Sandra and I are just two of the – ah – victims of fallout from the “virtual learning” Mondays decreed by Pitt County Schools. For the past few weeks, we have taken granddaughters Abby and Hannah home with us after church so they could spend the night and do their virtual assignments on Monday. Since Rachel and Joe both are teachers and must report to school on Mondays, they did not want to leave their girls home alone.
LCC Student Success: Ian Webb
Little did Ian Webb of Beulaville know that when he started at Lenoir Community College he would end up with a full-time employment opportunity before he graduated. “He has consistently been one of the highest performing and most dedicated students in my program throughout his time here,” LCC Industrial Systems Program Chair Stephen Edwards said.
Snow Hill Primary announces Terrific Kids
Snow Hill Primary gives out a weekly award called "Terrific Kid" awards. Each teacher at SHP chooses a student who has been responsible, shows great character, or has reached a personal goal. On Fridays, these students are presented with an award from the counselor, Mrs. McLawhorn, or an administrator and are congratulated for their hard work.
LCC partners with Carteret Community College
Lenoir Community College (LCC) partnered with Carteret Community College (CCC) in providing face shields for eight CCC Work-Based Learning students.
60 percent of students coming back to school under LCPS hybrid option
About 60 percent of Lenoir County Public School students plan to return to the classroom Monday when the district activates its hybrid learning option and about 40 percent plan to continue with fully remote learning, according to preliminary data from the district’s Family Choice survey completed last week. The survey also shows that, of those students heading back to the classroom, about 20 percent fewer will ride school buses to and from school than in a year not clouded by concerns surrounding the coronavirus pandemic.
Lenoir Community College bridges the gap between in-person and online learning
Lenoir Community College installed smart technology in their classrooms including interactive white boards, cameras, and microphones that bridge the gap between in-person learning and online learning.
LCC announces Dean's and President's lists for summer 2020
The following students have been named to the Dean’s List and President’s List at Lenoir Community College for Summer Semester 2020.
Local schools respond to Governor Cooper allowing K-5 students to utilize Plan A
Governor Cooper announced schools have the option to choose Plan A for Pre-K through 5th grade effective October 5th. Safety protocols, such as daily temperature screenings, social distancing in hallways and common areas, the wearing of masks, and frequent washing of hands/use of hand sanitizer will be required.
Koirala of Kinston Awarded Degree from UA
Roshan Koirala of Kinston has received the following from The University of Alabama: Doctor of Philosophy. UA awarded some 1,345 degrees during summer commencement July 31 - Aug. 2.
Parrott SGA holds virtual campaign
Amid Covid-19’s “new normal,” Parrott Academy held a “virtual” SGA election campaign, electing new officers on Friday, September 11. In late August before classes began, ten students qualified to run for office. Faculty adviser Brad Sauls instructed them that instead of the traditional posters and handshakes in the halls, they would be limited to campaign videos. Most used the iMovie app, and their videos were available for viewing four days prior to voting.
Greene County Schools adds more remote learning days to calendar
The Greene County Board of Education unanimously approved the additional remote learning days in the calendar for both the traditional schools and the Early College.
LCPS Board reverses course, to start in-person classes on September 28
After discussion among the board, board member Richard Bogan made a motion to amend the July 27 decision and adopt the Plan B model that was presented (see full video in story), while allowing parents to choose the remote learning Plan C option. The motion stated in-person schooling would begin in two weeks on Monday, September 28.