Early College commencement is scheduled for 6 p.m. in Briley Auditorium of the Waller Building on the campus of Lenoir Community College, where the high school is located.
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Greene/Lenoir County: Duke Energy awards $1 million in grants to address pandemic learning loss in North Carolina
Duke Energy has awarded more than $1 million to organizations across North Carolina that are helping students rebound from the effects of pandemic learning loss.
First AAMC derby car race serves as teaching moment
Lenoir Community College students from the Mechanical Engineering and Computer-Integrated Machining programs participated in the first Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing Center (AAMC) Derby Car Race, an event they planned to have annually.
LCC participates in Community College Undergraduate Research Experience (CCURE)
Lenoir Community College (LCC) and the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) have partnered to provide a new initiative. This initiative is intended to open pathways to undergraduate research for community college students prior to transferring to a four-year institution.
Parrott art students win major awards
A team of ten Parrott Academy middle school students won first place in the state of North Carolina in the NC Association of Scholastic Activities art showcase competition this spring. Among the ten students, three won state championship recognition. Additionally, two Parrott high school art students have won honors in the Congressional Art Competition for North Carolina’s Third District.
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.
LCC Medical Assisting students making history
Lenoir Community College senior medical assisting students did not know that they would soon be a part of making history when they first enrolled in the program just months before a global pandemic.
CSS middle schoolers rally to win Battle of the Books
The Battle of the Books team from Contentnea-Savannah K-8 School had been there before, so when the middle schoolers found themselves trailing after the first round of last week’s competition, they didn’t panic. They staged a rally.
LCPS honors top educators as Teacher, Principal of Year
A young third-grade teacher coming into her own as a school leader and a principal renowned for her team-building skills have won the top annual awards Lenoir County Public Schools bestows on its educators.
Linedjie Joseph, of La Grange, graduates from Tallahassee Community College
Linedjie Joseph, of La Grange, graduated with a degree from Tallahassee Community College during the April 30, 2021 commencement exercises.
Parrott holds Cum Laude induction
Parrott Academy’s Cum Laude Society chapter recognized 15 inductees in a ceremony held at the school on April 19th. Associate Headmaster Hugh Pollock recognized five seniors who were inducted in the spring of 2020 but did not have an induction ceremony due to the pandemic. They were Addie Cheek, Ayush Lamsal, Eli Steinberg, Colby Tant, and Will Whitley.
Lion Industries celebrates 50 years of service to the community
The Lions Industries for the Blind, Inc. is celebrating 50 years of service to the community through providing jobs for blind, visually impaired, deaf, and other disabled individuals.
“Our goal has always been to provide employment for the blind and visually impaired in a setting that affords both income and dignity to the individual with no compromise on the quality of production,” said Sharon Axelberg the CFO/Co-Executive Director of Lions Industries for the Blind, Inc.
LCC offering summer 8-week livestream technology class
Whether working with a church, business, educational institution, or somewhere in between, the ability to understand the basics of livestream hardware, software, sound, lighting, graphic design, and production is a tremendous need in current society. Lenoir Community College recognizes this unique need and the Workforce Development & Continuing Education department will be offering an 8-week Summer Livestream Technology Class starting Tuesday, June 8th from 6-9 p.m.
First time’s the charm for La Grange team in winning Battle of the Books
Two first-year coaches and a team of fifth graders competing in its first LCPS Elementary Battle of the Books brought home the first-place prize for La Grange Elementary School for the first time since 2017.
LCC Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing Center holds event Saturday
LCC’s Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing Center hosted an event Saturday, offering tours to the public and potential students, and treating attendees to a free barbecue dinner. Currently, around 120 students take classes weekly at the center, in programs geared toward manufacturing and aerospace careers, including computer engineering, mechanical engineering, computer-integrated machining and industrial systems.
ECU's Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society inducts new members
The following East Carolina University students recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines: Caleb Turik of Kinston, Dakota Wojeski of Kinston, Mary King of La Grange, and Wrenn Whitfield of La Grange.
LCC grad finds success in engineering field
What drove Kinston native Kirby Lee more than 20 years ago to go to engineering school was the possibility of working with his father in the family HVAC business. “My father actually told me if I wanted to work for his HVAC business at the time I needed to go to Engineering School and get my Professional Engineering license. The funny part is that I loved engineering so much that I didn't end up going to work for him and I’m still involved in the engineering community.”
Parrott Academy’s junior and senior competitive shooting teams won a place on the podium in the District 2 NC Hunter Education Tournament held April 10th . Sponsored by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission, the tournament lets young marksmen compete in shotgun, rifle, and archery events, as well as hunter skills testing.
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.
La Grange, North Lenoir staffers honored with top annual awards
Lenoir County Public Schools has opened its 2021-2022 awards season by honoring the hard work and impact of two staff members who have carved out careers with the school district and touched the lives of hundreds of students over a combined three decades of service.