Missouri State University awarded 1,534 degress to students in fall 2020. The commencement ceremonies took place Dec. 11, 2020, at JQH Arena.
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Seven Kinston High students win way to state HOSA competition
Seven students in Kinston High School’s health science program have qualified for state competition after a stellar showing on tests organized as part of the recent Southeastern Regional Leadership Conference of North Carolina HOSA.
FFA chapters score big at annual tri-county rally
Students representing FFA chapters from North Lenoir and South Lenoir high schools and Woodington Middle School scored big in the competition that highlighted last week’s Neuse Federation Rally hosted by Mount Olive University.
La Grange Elementary inducts students in National Junior Honor Society
La Grange Elementary's Induction of National Junior Honor Society was held on February 19, 2021.
Even a pandemic can’t mask the love
A very dedicated group of Greene Early College students decided to continue a tradition in the midst of a pandemic: Project Valentine.
Parrott Academy advisor nationally recognized
The College Board recently honored Parrott Academy college advisor Mitzi Moye with the Counselor Recognition Award. According to the College Board, the award is given to “exemplary school counseling professionals who are proven lifelong learners, collaborators, and advocates.” Moye is one of only eight North Carolina counselors to receive this recognition.
Lawmakers look to implement summer school for at-risk students
As state lawmakers try to sort out when students can go back to school full time, members of the House are sponsoring a bill that would offer a voluntary summer school program for North Carolina students.
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.
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 fall 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.
Parrott Hall of Fame Inducts 12
Parrott Academy’s 2020 class of twelve Hall of Fame inductees was honored at a ceremony on February 5th. Inductees were Tiffany Barnes, Matt Beaman, Jordan Blount, Bert Bright, Jaclyn Ervin, Justin Good, Jesse Grant III, Mary Margaret Herring, Mark Keener, Preston Manning, Robert Mooring Jr., and Billy Taylor.
GEC responds with 900 plus item donation
Greene Early College partnered with Greene Lamp Community Action 9/11 Day of Service Grant’s initiative to collect needed personal items for homeless shelters and veterans.
La Grange Elementary School announces students of the month
La Grange Elementary School announces students of the month
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.
2020 South Lenoir High graduate an almost-instant senior at NCSU
A few weeks back, barely six months after she had graduated from South Lenoir High School, Aden Rouse received an email from administrators at her new university, N.C. State. The message was this: Aden was now considered a member of the senior class and could graduate with a bachelor’s degree this spring.
United Way coordinates donation of 55,000 face masks to LCPS
A coronavirus prevention effort promoted by United Way Worldwide and coordinated locally by Lenoir-Greene United Way is providing 55,000 washable face masks for the students, teachers and staff of Lenoir County Public Schools. The donation translates into more than five face masks for all students and staff at the 16 Title I schools in the district.
John Hood: Left Is damaging public education
“One of the most unhappy series of events in the state’s history began in 1835,” stated a textbook used in elementary schools across North Carolina. “As more and more white people came into their territory the Cherokee Indians had been driven further into the hills, but white settlers looked with greed on all their territory.”
Two Contentnea-Savannah students winners in state climate art contest
Two students from Contentnea-Savannah K-8 school are state winners in a contest sponsored by the NC Climate Education Network designed to engage students with climate issues through poetry, art and photography. Molly White, a fifth grader, won first place in the elementary poetry category and Alexandra (Ally) Garcia-Mendez, an eighth grader, won first place in the middle school art category.
Serving a cause greater than oneself
In 2021, the Department of Public Safety at Lenoir Community College decided to implement a teambuilding activity to complete the necessary training process. The purpose of this project was for the officers to develop leadership skills as a team to reach common a goal, while helping the community at the same time.
WIOA helps LCC grad follow her passion
Sharika Lender of Kinston was a single mother making minimum wage to make ends meet to provide for her family when she enrolled in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Adult Program at Lenoir Community College.
The serious side of Tik Tok
Greene Early College Sophomore Jada Morelock has found more than expected on the often-visited site Tik Tok.