Impressive results in regional competition have propelled 49 LCPS students on to the state Science Fair and the state Science Olympiad.
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Spring into Wellness at the Pink Hill Public Library
Earlier this month, Groundhog Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow, meaning an early spring is on the way. As you come out of your winter slumber, the Etta Jones Turner Public Library (Pink Hill Public Library) is inviting patrons to start a wellness journey
Greene County Schools boost breakfast access with new grant
Governor Roy Cooper announced $1.3 million in grants to 42 public school districts and public charter schools across North Carolina to expand access to healthy school breakfast for more than 51,000 students. The NC Innovative School Breakfast Grants were funded through federal funds directed by the Governor in October 2023.
LCC Baseball stars receive Whitfield-Minor Scholarship for Excellence
Baseball Hall of Famer George Whitfield created an annual scholarship through the Lenoir Community College Foundation honoring the memory of Gilmer Minor, III who played college football and baseball and who continued to support athletics throughout his life.
Jones County Public Schools selected as Purple Star school district
Congratulations to Jones County Public Schools! Jones County Public Schools has been selected as a Purple Star school district by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
Greene County Schools receives $12 Million Supplemental Grant for new high school
Greene County Schools is celebrating a significant milestone as they move closer to completing the construction of a new Greene Central High School. The district announced Tuesday they are the recipients of a $12 million supplemental grant, bringing them one step closer to realizing their vision for the state-of-the-art educational facility.
LCPS top employee awards go to Banks teacher assistant, Northwest bookkeeper
Two women who feel they were called to work with children have been honored by Lenoir County Public Schools with two of the district’s top annual awards.
WIOA Youth Excel in Curriculum Programs at Lenoir Community College
Students enrolled in the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) Youth Program are excelling in their programs at Lenoir Community College.
Adult Spelling Bee teams put the f-u-n in fundraiser
Creatively costumed and reasonably rowdy, 28 teams put the f-u-n in “fundraiser” Tuesday evening when the Lenoir County Education Foundation convened its annual Adult Spelling Bee to benefit teachers and students in Lenoir County Public Schools.
Kinston Alumnae Hosts 2024 Jabberwock Scholarship Pageant on April 12
The Kinston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is hosting its 2024 Jabberwock Scholarship Pageant on April 12, 2024, at 7:00 pm in the Briley Auditorium at Lenoir Community College. This year's theme, "Royalty in Bloom: Grace, Greatness, and Glam," sets the tone for the event.
North Lenoir senior attracts $800,000 in scholarship offers
Having amassed more than $800,000 in scholarship offers, North Lenoir High School senior Ahmad Zayyad has some deciding to do.
LCPS teacher-student team state’s delegates to Continental Congress
A middle school teacher and a high school student from Lenoir County Public Schools are teaming up to represent the state of North Carolina in a months-long learning opportunity that draws attention to the 250th anniversary of the First Continental Congress in Philadelphia in 1774.
GEC students embrace cultural heritage through Black History Month events
Greene Early College has embraced the observance of Black History Month throughout February with activities for the students. Established nationally in 1976, President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month, calling upon the public to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.”
Army National Guard member Kayla So takes on gunsmithing at LCC
Kayla So of Hubert is a 23-year-old first-generation Korean-American, a member of the United States Army National Guard, a veterinary assistant, and a student. This already accomplished young woman shows no signs of stopping her educational career any time soon.
Former LCC student premieres movie Friday
Just a few minutes in a conversation with Snow Hill native Tawanda Auston will inspire you to conquer the world. You would never know that when she graduated from Greene Central High School in 1997 that she didn’t know what she wanted to do.
LCPS lands $52 million for new E.B. Frink Middle School
Lenoir County Public Schools has been awarded a $52 million grant for school construction. State Superintendent Catherine Truitt announced LCPS received the grant which will allow the school system to replace E.B. Frink Middle School. Previously, the Lenoir County Commissioners approved a $5 million match necessary to receive the grant.
Snow Hill Primary "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 Kid Awards!
Building Local Teacher Pipeline Through “LEAP” Fellowship
Lenoir Community College and Lenoir, Greene, and Jones County Public Schools, in collaboration with ECU, are entering into a partnership to help build the local teacher pipeline through an exciting opportunity for high school students.
LCC Awards the first two LEAP Fellows with Scholarships
Lenoir Community College awarded the first two Lancer Educator Apprenticeship Promise (LEAP) Fellows with a $1,000 scholarship.
Former LCC Student Continues to Reach New Heights Post-Graduation
Advancing her skills and efficiency is something Kinston native Chelsea West prioritizes for herself. Currently majoring in Management at East Carolina University, West is on track to completing her Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees, hoping to pursue her Master’s in Business Administration one day.