GECKOS at GEC

Nine members strong and growing, a new club has been formed at Greene Early College. Chemistry & Earth Science teacher Brian Rada, has organized an after-school science club affectionately called GECKOS - the Greene Early College Kids of Science. Meeting once a week, the group participates in hands-on science experiments and projects.

Barbara Sue Perry Gray, 77, of Cape Carteret passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 6, 2022 at Emerald Isle Baptist Church with Rev. Freddie Braswell officiating. Visitation will be held following the memorial service.

Jones County Manager stepping down, to assume ONWASA CEO role

Franky Howard will step down next month as Jones County Manager and assume the role of CEO for ONWASA, the primary water utility in Onslow County. His career with Jones County started in 2005 as the Agriculture Field Crops Agent with the NC Cooperative Extension Service. In 2007, Howard was the youngest County Manager in the state. “There is no doubt that he will continue to do great things in his future endeavors, just as he has done for Jones County,” said County Commissioner April Aycock. “No matter who his replacement is, that person will definitely have some big shoes to fill.”