The Cars for College program was launched after a $250,000 honorarium was gifted by the Z. Smith Reynolds (ZSR) Foundation to commemorate former Trustee John O. McNairy’s 20 years of service to the ZSR Foundation.
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LCC WIOA Program assists student in achieving her career
While working in a commission-based job, Michelle Hill of Greene County found herself spending more money than she was making trying to build her clientele and knew she needed to find a better alternative. She sought help from the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Adult program at Lenoir Community College.
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.
GEC alumnus achieves academic honors
Greene Early College 2020 graduate, Adriana Hernandez of Snow Hill, is among the 1300 students named to Eastern Connecticut State University Fall Dean’s List.
LCC grad Brianna Jones lands dream job with WIOA assistance
Brianna Jones of Greene County was working as a waitress and getting by with the help of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). She was working as a waitress and was supporting herself with the tips she made from working four to five nights a week.
Eduar Morales of Deep Run makes fall 2020 Dean's List at Eastern Connecticut University
Eastern Connecticut State University recently released its Dean's List for the fall 2020 semester, in which more than 1,300 students were recognized for maintaining high GPAs.
Buzzing Bee Beginning Teachers from Delta Kappa Gamma
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International is a professional honorary society of women educators. The Society promotes professional and personal growth of its members and excellence in education. Established in 1929, Delta Kappa Gamma has attained major objectives in improving opportunities for qualified women employed at every level of education, as well as in advancing the status of women educators.
Parrott yearbook wins recognition
For the sixth consecutive year, Parrott Academy’s Patriot yearbook won a Gold Medal in the Columbia Scholastic Press Association national competition. And for the fourth consecutive year, the Patriot won the All-North Carolina rating from the NC Scholastic Media Association, one of only ten yearbooks in the state to receive this honor.
KHS musicians, symphony pro connect through Adopt-A-School
One of the state’s most accomplished musicians visited band practice at Kinston High School on Thursday and made plans to come back.
La Grange native makes Shenandoah's University's Fall 2020 Dean's List
La Grange native Ashlyn Ulrich is one of 1,017 students at Shenandoah University to earn a spot on the Fall 2020 Dean's List.
Lenoir Community College announces Dean's List and President's List for fall semester
The following students have been named to the President’s and Dean’s List at Lenoir Community College for Fall Semester 2020.
Top South Lenoir student athlete in running for Park Scholarship
When a pool of 2,203 talented high school seniors from across the country was reduced to a group of 495 semifinalists for the prestigious Park Scholarship to N.C. State University, Matthew Heath was naturally excited about clearing that hurdle.
Hope Preparatory School teaches with Dr. King's Dream speech
The plan for the Hope Preparatory School students to memorize Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s, ‘I Have a Dream’ speech began around Martin Luther King Day last year. The school wanted their students to learn about the worlds and life of Dr. King.
Cooper finds assistance through WIOA program to reach his goal
When Elijah Cooper of Kinston came to Lenoir Community College (LCC), he knew exactly what he wanted to do, but needed assistance in making his goal a reality. He was working in customer service at a call center at the time.
Northwest Elementary announces Principal's List and Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following Northwest Elementary Principal's List and Honor Roll students.
Woodington Middle School announces Principal's List and Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following Woodington Middle School Principal's List and Honor Roll students.
South Lenoir High School announces Principal's List and Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following South Lenoir High School Principal’s List and Honor Roll students for the first semester.
Contentnea-Savannah K-8 announces academic honors
Following are academic honors lists for the second nine-week grading period at Contentnea-Savannah K-8 School:
Southwood Elementary School announces Principal's List and Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following Southwood Elementary School Principal's List and Honor Roll students.
APA panel briefs on College, COVID, and confidence
Eight graduates of Parrott Academy returned to the school’s campus for panel discussions about college life on January 5th and 6th. “We’ve had this tradition for more than ten years,” commented college adviser Mitzi Moye, who helped plan for two socially distanced discussion events.