You may recognize this information from the beginning of last school year. For the past several years, I have shared tips for succeeding in school I learned from 37-plus years as a classroom teacher. I am going to share my “Bees” of success.
All in Education
Public notice: LCPS: REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) Furniture Procurement – Frink Middle School
Lenoir County Public Schools is soliciting qualifications from qualified vendors to provide furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) for the new E. B. Frink Middle School currently under construction at 405 N. Charles Street, LaGrange, NC 28551. The district seeks firms with proven experience in furnishing educational facilities with durable, ergonomic, and flexible furniture solutions appropriate for middle school students and staff.
Public notice: LCPS: REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) Furniture Procurement – Frink Middle School
Lenoir County Public Schools is soliciting qualifications from qualified vendors to provide furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) for the new E. B. Frink Middle School currently under construction at 405 N. Charles Street, LaGrange, NC 28551. The district seeks firms with proven experience in furnishing educational facilities with durable, ergonomic, and flexible furniture solutions appropriate for middle school students and staff.
Public notice: LCPS: REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) Furniture Procurement – Frink Middle School
Lenoir County Public Schools is soliciting qualifications from qualified vendors to provide furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) for the new E. B. Frink Middle School currently under construction at 405 N. Charles Street, LaGrange, NC 28551. The district seeks firms with proven experience in furnishing educational facilities with durable, ergonomic, and flexible furniture solutions appropriate for middle school students and staff.
Lenoir County schools start year with excitement, growth
The first week of school brought energy and optimism across Lenoir County Public Schools, with teachers and administrators pointing to rising enrollment, strong community support and students eager to return to class.
Evans & Associates and Lititz Mutual Continue Scholarship Support for LCC
Evans & Associates of Kinston and Lititz Mutual Insurance Company of Pennsylvania have once again partnered to present a matching donation to the Lenoir Community College Foundation in support of student scholarships.
Mike Parker: School buses are rolling: Please be alert and obey the law
The typical school bus is around 40-feet long and weighs in the neighborhood of 30,000 pounds – without passengers. Buses are huge and can be unwieldy. The last thing any school bus driver needs is distractions of any kind.
LCC: Summer Semester 2025 President's List and Dean's List
The following students have been named to the President’s and Dean’s List at Lenoir Community College for Summer Semester 2025.
Local Health Science Teacher Leads Students on Educational Journey Through Europe
From July 22 to July 31,2025, a local high school Health Science teacher at Jones Senior High School, Mrs. Suddona Murrell, RN embarked on an unforgettable adventure with eight students and four adults, traveling abroad with EF Tours. The group explored three of Europe’s most iconic destinations—London, England; Paris, France; and Barcelona, Spain.
Ambleside Preparatory Academy celebrates first year, begins expansion project
Ambleside Preparatory Academy is only a year old, but the private Christian school is already breaking ground on a new building to keep up with its rapid growth.
Lenoir Community College Launches LCC Online, Expanding Flexible, Affordable Education Options
Lenoir Community College has officially launched LCC Online, a new way for students to earn the same high-quality degrees offered on campus—anytime, anywhere. The launch took place at the College’s Professional Development Day on August 13, marking the beginning of a new era in flexible, accessible learning for students near and far.
North Carolina Central University 2025 Student Sendoff
The spirit of Eagle Pride soared high on August 7, 2025, as the North Carolina Central University (NCCU) Alumni hosted a heartfelt sendoff celebration for ten local students preparing to begin their academic journeys at the historic university. The event, held at the Kinston Community Center at 6:00 p.m., brought together students, their families, and community members to honor the future Eagles.
Lenoir County Schools recognize educators, approve key contracts and summer initiatives
The Lenoir County Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting Monday evening, covering a packed agenda that included teacher recognitions, program highlights from a busy summer, and approvals related to construction, nursing services, and school policy.
LCC pinning ceremony held
Lenoir Community College's Health Sciences Department recently held its pinning ceremony for graduates of the Medical Assisting and Practical Nursing programs.
Pink Hill Public Library Hosts 10th Annual Back to School Bash
The Color Your World Summer Reading Program is wrapping up at the Pink Hill Public Library after a very successful six weeks. We have seen an increase in participation this year with over 350 attendees at our weekly youth and monthly adult programs. Participants met weekly to engage in color-inspired art, cooking, and gaming activities.
District C students pitch real-world solutions at North Lenoir High School
Twenty-eight students from across Lenoir County showcased their problem-solving skills last week during the District C Summer Teamship program, presenting innovative solutions to real challenges faced by local businesses.
Floriendo Conde Maruzzo of La Grange Earns Degree from University of Maryland Global Campus
Floriendo Conde Maruzzo of La Grange, earned a(n) Bachelor of Science in Management Studies from University of Maryland Global Campus in spring 2025
LSTA Spotlight: Teens Lead at Neuse Regional Library System
Every other month we showcase a LSTA grant project from a North Carolina library. This month we are featuring a conversation with grant project managers Monique Summer and Amber Hargett, of Neuse Regional Library System. Thanks to SLNC staff member’s Lynda Reynolds for contributing this story.
Matt Lococo: Title III funding
The recent freezing of funds and passing of the Big Beautiful Bill has been hailed as some of the best actions ever taken by an Administration. I want to preface the next few paragraphs by saying that I am a Republican, I voted for Trump, I put his sign in my yard (both times), and I defended him in some very narrow circles. I say all of that to say that I think he and his administration under the guise of saving taxpayer money and eliminating the waste of the federal government have crossed, hell, burned a bridge that will be hard to put back together