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BJ Murphy: The Never-Ending State of Emergency

BJ Murphy: The Never-Ending State of Emergency

BJ Murphy
Columns, Local News, Education, Politics

Roughly one year ago, Governor Cooper declared a state of emergency regarding COVID-19, and while an emergency is typically seen as a momentary crisis, this has been harnessed into the “new normal”, expanding bureaucratic control over citizens’ lives for an alarming period of time. Regardless of the continued state of emergency, our local officials are holding themselves to a different standard. The Kinston City Council and Lenoir County School Board continue to meet outside of their chambers and only through Facebook or Zoom. Are they afraid for their safety while asking their staff to be dismissive of their own? Are they worried about facing parents and the community in a real public forum again?

Parrott Academy advisor nationally recognized

Parrott Academy advisor nationally recognized

Vicki Kennedy
Education

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.

Parrott Hall of Fame Inducts 12

Parrott Hall of Fame Inducts 12

Vicki Kennedy
Education, Local News, Sports

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.

John Hood: Left Is damaging public education

John Hood: Left Is damaging public education

John Hood
Education, Columns

“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 Contentnea-Savannah students winners in state climate art contest

Patrick Holmes
Education

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

Serving a cause greater than oneself

Richy Huneycutt
Education, Local News

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.

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