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CCC&TI celebrates Class of 2024
LENOIR — Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute honored 933 graduates during ceremonies held Friday, May 10 at the J.E. Broyhill Civic Center in Lenoir. CCC&TI trustees Jerry Church and Dale Hamby opened the ceremonies by welcoming special guests, congratulating the graduates, and listing some of the Class of 2024’s accomplishments. The Class of 2024 included: ...
Appalachian State University Seeks New Advisor to Lead Student Publications
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Estes Elementary's Principal Jay Dale Honored with Prestigious Scouting Award
Jay Dale, the principal of Estes Elementary, received the Outstanding Educator Award from the Boy Scouts of America's Daniel Boone Council. The award was presented during a Roberson District Advisory Council meeting by scouting representatives James Hylemon and Reed Bilbray. They recognized Dale for his support of scouting activities at Estes Elementary and previously at Haw Creek Elementary. Dale was nominated for the award by families who valued his dedication to teaching positive values and community service. The award ceremony was a surprise event attended by students, parents, fellow principals, and other BCS staff, where Dale's contributions to education and the community were acknowledged.'Visit here for more details.
East Duplin falls to North Lenoir in first round of playoffs
LA GRANGE — The number 30 seeded East Duplin Panthers fell to the number three seeded North Lenoir Hawks 7-1 in the first round of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association 2A State Playoffs on May 7 in a game that was much closer than the score showed. Heading into the game, the Panthers and the Hawks were going in two separate directions as the Hawks were playing some of their best baseball of the season having won four of their last five games...
ENCHANTED EVENING: Students party away the night at Avery High School Prom
NEWLAND — Avery County High School hosted its annual Prom Night on Saturday, May 3, dancing across the floor of the Avery Agricultural Extension Community Building in Newland. “Enchanted Forest” was the theme of the well-attended event, featuring a low light setting with many purple and white flowers, and more. Participants enjoyed some lively music blared by the deejay who kept the crowd pumped up and excited throughout the night. ...
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