The team from St. Mary’s Episcopal Church captured its second consecutive title at the 2023 Adult Spelling Bee. It hardly mattered that the second came three years after the first.
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Eleven years later and still committed
Donning reflective orange vests and pulling on plastic gloves, and armed with large trash bags and a lot of determination, thirty-seven Greene Early College students and four staff members attacked the litter and trash along the 1.2 mile stretch of Middle School Road on February 17
Snow Hill Primary announces Terrific Kid awards
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 and are congratulated for their hard work. Below are Snow Hill Primary's last Terrific Kids!
Arendell Parrott Academy's Maxwell Andrews receives Morehead-Cain Scholarship
Maxwell Andrews receives the Morehead-Cain Scholarship. Max is a student at Arendell Parrott Academy. He is the son of Brent and Susan Andrews. He is an AP Scholar with Distinction, a member of the Cum Laude Chapter, a four-time Presidential Service Scholar, a Governor’s Volunteer Service Award recipient, and an Eagle Scout. Max co-founded “Patriots for The Planet” an environmental club at APA.
North Lenoir High School's Awards Day
The Awards Day ceremony for the North Lenoir High School Class of 2023 will be held Thursday, May 25, at 9 a.m. in the school's auditorium.
LCC Graphic Students Awarded PICA Scholarships
Two Lenoir Community College graphic students, Gregory Cox and Jonah Daniels, were recently awarded scholarships from the Printing Industry of the Carolinas (PICA). PICA is an industry association dedicated to protecting and promoting the common interest of the printing industry, and helping their members prosper, both individually and collectively, through fellowship, education, and cooperative action.
4-H brings Embryology curriculum into 25 classrooms in Lenoir County
Preparations are in full swing and Lenoir County 4-H is excited to bring Embryology curriculum into 25 classrooms in Lenoir County this year.
Winners named at EB Frink’s first National History Day competition
It was a National History Day competition, but eighth graders at EB Frink Middle School spent many, many days developing the projects they put in front of judges on Friday.
Lenoir County Early College High School Sophomore Halle Powell wins Miss Neuse 2023
On Saturday evening Lenoir County Early College High School Sophomore Halle Powell won the title of Miss Neuse 2023. She is the daughter of Bryan and Jennifer Powell and was sponsored by Fox Trail Mini Storage. Here are the winners:
Sara Jones named University of South Carolina's President's Honor Roll List for Fall Semester 2022
From the University of South Carolina: Sara Elizabeth Jones of Ayden NC has been named to the President’s Honor Roll List for the Fall Semester 2022.
NCDOT: Deadline Ahead for NCDOT Model Bridge Building Competition
The deadline to submit entries for the N.C. Department of Transportation’s 2023 Model Bridge Building Competition is approaching.
Fast track brings South Lenoir senior to scholarship short list
When she was in the ninth grade, Pari Patel put herself on a fast track to graduation. Three years later she’s within reach of a high school diploma and an associate degree from Lenoir Community College – and a top merit scholarship to North Carolina State University.
Be Pro Be Proud how CTE rolls in February
The Be Pro Be Proud bus couldn’t have picked a better time to roll into Lenoir County.
Senator Perry files NC REACH Act
Senator Jim Perry, (R- Craven, Beaufort, Lenoir) Majority Whip of the North Carolina Senate, is a primary sponsor of legislation to require three hours of instruction in American History or American Government for graduation from the Universities in the UNC System and North Carolina Community Colleges.
Alexandra Avery named to the College of Charleston President's List
Alexandra Avery, of Kinston, NC, was named to the College of Charleston Fall 2022 President's List. Avery is majoring in Studio Art .
GCMS attends Jr BETA Convention
Earlier this month, the Greene County Middle School (GCMS) Jr. BETA Club attended the North Carolina State Junior BETA Convention. This was the fifth time the club has taken part at the convention, with the past two years virtual.
Juntos Program at Greene Central High School continues to grow
The Juntos program at Greene Central High School continues to grow and now looks to help make an impact on the national level. The program works to unite community partners to provide Hispanic students and their parents with knowledge, skills, and resources to make college a family goal.
El Centro Hispano Visits LCC
Lenoir Community College was honored Thursday with the visit of El Centro Hispano. “We had a great and productive time learning from each other and discussing ideas to work together to better serve our Hispanic/Latino/Latinx students and their community,” said LCC Workforce Development and Latino Programs Associate Dean Carlos Cotto.
Local Students at William Peace University have earned the Dean's List Announced for Fall 2022
A total of 220 students have been named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2022 semester at WPU. Congratulations to these distinguished scholars on earning this academic achievement. Congratulations to these distinguished scholars on earning this academic achievement.
LCC Announces its Cultural and Performing Arts Series for 2023
The Lenoir Community Foundation is announcing its Cultural and Performing Arts Series for 2023 with the first production of Loves Bites, an evening of anti-romance at 7 p.m. Feb. 24 in the William I. Herring, Sr. Culinary Arts Center located in the Waller Building on LCC’s campus. This is a one night only event that you won’t want to miss.