The first group of Kinston 101 members has graduated. This group was made up of 15 members. These members attended at least seven out of ten sessions where they learned about the city’s inner workings. This 10-week course is to help increase residents' knowledge about the city and to help them participate in local governments. The next 10-week course will start on February 10. Anyone interested can apply online at www.tinyurl.com/kinston101apply, contact Sarah Arney, or go down to City Hall and fill out a paper application.

List of the Kinston 101 graduates: • Tom Henderson • Michelle Cash • Lara Lang-Tribula • Halima Jones • Janequa White • Omar Grady • Choci Gray • Ashley Foss • Samara Taft • Laquitta Redmond • Kim Anderson • Dennis Hunter • Marc McKnight (former) • Clifton Hargett (former) • Marvin Darden (former)