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Chris Ray Named Dillon District Four’s New Director Of Personnel
Chris Ray has been named Dillon District Four’s new Director of Personnel. Chris has worked the entirety of his fifteen-year career for Dillon District Four. He transitioned into his new role after serving as Lake View High School’s principal for the 23-24 school year and LVHS’s assistant principal from 2021-2023. Prior to working at LVHS, Chris spent the previous twelve years at JV Martin Junior High, Dillon Middle School, and Dillon High School, where he served as a teacher, school counselor, and coach.
Dillon Native Jerome McQueen’s ‘AcaSTEMics’ Tapped To Conduct Professional Development By Alabama State Department Of Education
The Alabama State Department of Education tapped AcaSTEMics to conduct teacher professional development (PD) to over 175 school systems at the State’s annual conference. AcaSTEMics is the brainchild of Dillon native Jerome D. McQueen, PE focused on exposing students to career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The PD centered around each participant assembling their own “Magic Lamp” STEM kit and how to leverage hands-on fun into motivating students in the classroom.
Mayor McColl Congratulates “Youth Of The Year” Jerrion Ross
Congratulations to Mr. Jerrion Ross. He has been named “Youth of the Year” on behalf of Body of God by Faith Apostolic, Inc. Mr. Jerrion Ross raised over three hundred dollars in great endeavors to win this award during the 2024 State Youth Convention. Not only did Jerrion win an award he was also able to spend time with the Mayor of Dillon, Mr. Tally McColl. Jerrion was able to chat and enjoy lunch with Mayor McColl. Again, Congratulations to Jerrion Ross as the 2024 “Youth of the Year.”
Lumbee Tribe hosts insurance information sessions, back to school events for community
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — Community members are hosting health and life insurance information sessions at the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. There will be insurance providers on-site to speak with community members on Tuesday at the Hawkeye Boys & Girls Club at 3066 Blue Springs Road in Red Springs.
Participate in Marietta’s Government, City Council Meetings Now Accessible Online and In-Person
Marietta residents, get ready to engage with your local government: The City Council is set to hold its next round of committee meetings on July 31, 2024, at 5:15 p.m. If you can't make it in person to the City Council chamber at 205 Lawrence St., don't worry. The city has made it possible for you to attend virtually. The promise of accessibility and transparency, they have made it a point to accommodate everyone interested in the civic process.
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