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GEC celebrated its first Student Appreciation Day on Friday November 17. In today’s society special observance days are acknowledged throughout the year for special occupations such as Boss’ Day, Teacher and Nurse Day and so many adult occupations. However, the staff and administration decided to turn the tables and have a day to express appreciation for the GEC students.
Stories about declining test scores among North Carolina students have filled news media outlets. The statistics were bleak not only in North Carolina but across the nation.
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 from the counselor, Mrs. McLawhorn, or an administrator and are congratulated for their hard work.
Zac and Grant Holcomb stand outside the future home of Additive America at 300 N. Herritage St. in downtown Kinston, North Carolina. As a cold March wind blows through downtown, the brothers step inside to observe the latest renovations to the historic building they purchased. The two brothers, transplants from Columbus Ohio, now call Kinston home, and it was their cutting-edge new business that brought them here.
