First Tech Challenge team coach John Hollar helps with the assembly of a tool chest by students, from left, Jason Jacobs of Woodington Middle School and Naylan Ramirez, Maddy White and Zachary Yarus, all of Contentnea-Savannah K-8 School.
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Election Night Results Show on Facebook Live - Tuesday, Nov 3rd at 7:30
Our 3rd annual General Election Night Results Show (and our 1st presidential) begins at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, November 3rd. Our Neuse News team will bring you results and analysis from Lenoir, Greene and Jones counties, including the State of NC and the presidential election.
Sponsored in part by Brooks Poole, Realtor our show will be hosted by Publisher BJ Murphy and co-anchored by Correspondent Catherine Hardee and Political Analyst Tyndall Davis.
Greene Early College graduate completes Navy Basic Training
Anayeli Villagran recently completed her Navy basic training at Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois. Seaman Villagran states that she is glad she chose this path and that she really enjoys it. Anayeli graduated in 2020 from GEC and Lenoir Community College.
Free remote learning conference available for teachers, parents
All North Carolina teachers and parents are invited to attend a free virtual conference on October 28 to help them navigate technology and remote learning.
Celebrating LCC Breast Cancer Survivors on Pink Day
In celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Lenoir Community College President Dr. Rusty Hunt declared Oct. 21 Pink Day at the College. Pictured with Dr. Hunt (center) are, left to right, front row, cancer survivors Carolyn Anderson, Ann Plummer, and Charlene Meadows; back row, Susan Nobles and Shelia Wiggins. Not pictured are cancer survivors Susan Whitley and Robin Beaman.
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.
APA seniors enjoy ECW food truck
Parrott Academy administrators created a special “Food Truck Friday” for senior students on October 16th. Head of School Brooks Sutton spearheaded the effort, contacting East Coast Wings and arranging for every senior to advance order his or her favorite ECW dish.
Candidate Interview - Bruce Hill
Bruce Hill joins Neuse News Publisher BJ Murphy to discuss today's issues ahead of the General Election. Hill, an incumbent, is running as an At-large candidate for one of two seats on the Lenoir County School Board. Topics discussed include challenges facing public schools, in-person learning, stakeholders' influence on your decisions, funding from Lenoir County and the State, and more.
LCC Names head baseball coach
Gary L. Smith of Trenton has been named Lenoir Community College’s head baseball coach for the 2020-2021 season.
Candidate Interview - Michelle Cash
Michelle Cash for Lenoir County School Board joins Neuse News Publisher BJ Murphy to discuss today's issues ahead of the General Election. Cash is running as an At-large write-in candidate for one of two seats on the Lenoir County School Board. Topics discussed include challenges facing public schools, in-person learning, stakeholders' influence on your decisions, funding from Lenoir County and the State, and more.
Dr. Frank Creech has been selected as a 2020 Dr. Samuel Houston Leadership Award winner for the Aspiring Superintendent program
The North Carolina School Superintendents' Association (NCSSA) and the North Carolina Alliance for School Leadership Development (NCASLD) has announced the selection of Dr. Creech, as a recipient of the Dr. Samuel Houston Leadership Award.
Peterson family still swinging at the LCC Foundation Golf Classic
The recent Lenoir Community College Foundation Golf Classic has a special meaning for Ralph Peterson of Raleigh. He and his sons have played in the tournament since 2012 in memory of Ralph’s father, Guy Peterson, an icon at LCC for many years. This year was no different. The team led by Peterson included Mark Peterson, Walter Wells, and Steve Wiggs.
Candidate Interview - Merwyn Smith
Merwyn Smith joins Neuse News Publisher BJ Murphy to discuss today's issues ahead of the General Election. Smith, an incumbent, is running as an At-large candidate for one of two seats on the Lenoir County School Board. Topics discussed include challenges facing public schools, in-person learning, stakeholders' influence on your decisions, funding from Lenoir County and the State, and more.
Candidate Interview - Nancy Gilmore for School Board
Nancy Gilmore for Board of Education joins Neuse News Publisher BJ Murphy to discuss today's issues ahead of the General Election. Gilmore is running as an At-large write-in candidate for one of two seats on the Lenoir County School Board. Topics discussed include challenges facing public schools, in-person learning, stakeholders' influence on your decisions, funding from Lenoir County and the State, and more.
Lenoir Community College Selected for FAA Training Program
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has selected Lenoir Community College’s Aviation Management and Career Pilot Technology program for the Unmanned Aircraft Systems-Collegiate Training Initiative program or the UAS-CTI.
Aliza Matthews of Kinston named to James Madison University president's list
Kinston, NC resident, Aliza Matthews, has been named to the president's list at James Madison University for the summer 2020 semester. Students who earn president's list honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA of 3.900 or above. Matthews is a dance major.
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. Below are Snow Hill Primary's last Terrific Kids!
Jones County Schools moving PreK-5 students to Plan A
Jones County Public Schools Board of Education voted unanimously this week to move Jones County Pre K-5 students to Plan A beginning October 26, 2020. Grades 6-12 will remain in Plan B until further notice.
Parrott students craft tight, bright six word stories
Using only six words on a colorful post-it note, Parrott Academy ninth grade English students have created memorable “flash fiction” in a recent class project.
Superintendent Brent Williams named 2020-2021 Southeast Region Superintendent of the Year
At Monday’s Lenoir County School Board meeting, it was announced that Superintendent Brent Williams was awarded the 2020/2021 Southeast Region Superintendent of the Year and is a nominee for State Superintendent of the Year. Today, members of the school district, school board members, county and city officials rode in their cars with signs, balloons, and even silly string as they passed Williams who thanked each participant as they drove past.