Summer vacation is winding down and soon we will see the school buses rolling. Soon children will be off to school and teacher’s will be back at work, and everyone is again faced with the important question: what’s for lunch?
All in Education
Andrew Acheampong named to dean's list at University of Maryland Global Campus
Andrew Acheampong of Kinston was named to the Dean's List for the spring semester at University of Maryland Global Campus. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earned a grade point average of at least 3.5 for the term, and maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.5 at UMGC.
Community Colleges partner for Train the East Initiative
Through a partnership between Lenoir, James Sprunt, Sampson, and Wayne Community Colleges, the colleges were recently awarded $1 million from the Anonymous Trust in support of a new, two-year Latino Initiative called “Train the East.” Each community college will receive $250,000 to be used over the two years.
Lenoir County 4-H students dive deep into seafood industry insights
A group of Lenoir County 4-H members recently explored various aspects of the state’s seafood industry during a day trip to Carteret County, NC.
Book Sale and Other Upcoming Programming at the Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library
The Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library has several exciting upcoming events that will take place in the next few months. August will begin with our latest semi-annual Book Sale, which will run from Wednesday, August 9 until Saturday, August 12 in the Schechter Auditorium of the Library. The sale will begin at 9:00 a.m. each day and run until 5:00 p.m.
LCC 2023 Practical Nursing Pinning Ceremony held
Lenoir Community College Health Sciences Department recently held its pinning ceremony for Practical Nursing graduates.
Greene County Schools and Police Departments hold Training
Last week, the Greene County Sheriff's Office along with Snow Hill Police Department completed its annual Active Shooter training at Greene County Middle School.
GCS AIG Students experience AeroSpace Camp
Greene County Schools held an Aviation and Aerospace camp for Academically and/or Intellectually Gifted rising 4th and 5th-grade students from July 10th to 12th. The camp, organized in partnership with community members and organizations, provided an array of enriching experiences.
Greene County schools CTE Program hosts Summer Camps
Greene County Schools Career and Technical Education program sponsored multiple summer camps for students in Middle and High School. All of the camps were led by different CTE Teachers and featured everything from Culinary to Robotics to Agriculture to Medical Sciences.
Kinston police had questions; Teamship group had answers
A group of South Lenoir High School students put their heads together during this summer’s District C Teamship program to develop strategies the Kinston Police Department could use to bolster community relations and, in turn, boost recruiting efforts.
Administrative changes for Greene County Schools for the 2023-2024 school year
A few Greene County Schools will look different this upcoming school year with new personnel in administrative roles. The changes were approved at the Greene County Board of Education meeting on Monday, July 24, 2023.
Chadwick Stokes: E. B. Frink Outdoor Classroom
What should an educational experience look like? Is to be contained within four (4) walls of a classroom or can it be conducted in the natural environment of the outdoors? There is an argument to be made that both spaces can work in conjunction with each other. The broader questions asked here is what has given rise to the idea of an outdoor classroom for E. B. Frink Middle School.
Internship Showcase: Gabriella's Journey from Classroom to Career
The Summer Internship Program with NC Cooperative Extension provides a great experience that can bridge the gap between college and career. The Lenoir County Cooperative Extension Office gained Gabriella Haddock as a new team member this summer through the internship program.
Greene County Schools hosts Summer Experiences
Snow Hill - Throughout this summer students from Greene County Schools have been busy with summer learning and experiencing everything from Legos to white water rafting to cooking and robotics. Teachers and administrators have worked to build amazing experiences for students from all grade levels.
Kinston's First Citizen's Police Academy: Bridging the gap between law enforcement and community
In a pioneering move to promote transparency and foster stronger ties with the community, the Kinston Police Department (KPD) will launch its first-ever Citizen's Police Academy this October. Spearheaded by Sergeant Julian Walker, the 8-week program aims to create a platform for citizens to interact with law enforcement, learn about the dos and don'ts of the law, and gain a deeper understanding of the inner workings of the police department.