Kim Grizzard

Greenville

Features Editor and Writer at Daily Reflector

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ECU wants to throw out messy graduation tradition

6 days ago | reflector.com | Kim Grizzard

As thousands of students and families celebrate graduation this weekend at ECU, graduates have been asked to toss one tradition aside. Throwing confetti may be a sign of festivity, but signs across the East Carolina University campus serve as reminders that it's actually littering. The university is asking people to keep confetti out of commencement and away from the campus in general. Kim Grizzard can be contacted at 252-329-9578 and [email protected].
Schools seeking nearly $62 million from county for salary increases, technology improvements

1 week ago | reflector.com | Kim Grizzard

The Pitt County Board of Education has approved a budget proposal that seeks nearly $62 million in county appropriations - a more than $10 million increase over last year's local operating budget - to fund pay increases and technology improvements in the growing school district. The $61.9 million proposed budget, presented to school board members Monday, received unanimous approval.
Elmhurst teacher honored as hero for efforts to save student

1 week ago | reflector.com | Kim Grizzard

First-grader Kennedy Castillo held a toy Spider-Man as he waited outside the Board of Education meeting Monday, but then he set it aside and took the hand of his real-life hero, teacher Carol Carson. The board honored the Elmhurst Elementary School physical education teacher for her role in protecting Kennedy from an oncoming car in the school parking lot in February. Kim Grizzard can be contacted at 252-329-9578 and [email protected].
Ellmhurst teacher honored as hero for efforts to save student

1 week ago | reflector.com | Kim Grizzard

First-grader Kennedy Castillo held a toy Spider-Man as he waited outside the Board of Education meeting Monday, but then he set it aside and took the hand of his real-life hero, teacher Carol Carson. The board honored the Elmhurst Elementary School physical education teacher for her role in protecting Kennedy from an oncoming car in the school parking lot in February. Kim Grizzard can be contacted at 252-329-9578 and [email protected].
Arts and entertainment calendar

1 week ago | reflector.com | Kim Grizzard
ECU looking to bring chancellor's home closer to campus; ordinance seeks to curb e-scooter violations

1 week ago | reflector.com | Kim Grizzard

As ECU students work to complete the spring semester and move out of campus residence halls, the university has said it is working to move its chancellor's residence back to campus. ECU Board of Trustees Chairman Jason Poole said last month that the board has authorized ECU staff to explore the process of a campus-based residence for Chancellor Philip Rogers. The ECU Foundation currently leases a home in Winterville for the chancellor and his family.
Animals for adoption

1 week ago | reflector.com | Kim Grizzard

The Pitt County Animal Services Pets of the Week are Peeps, an adult female hound mix, and Xaden, an adult male orange tabby. Kim Grizzard can be contacted at 252-329-9578 and [email protected].
Magnolia has a new take on 'Songs for a New World'

2 weeks ago | reflector.com | Kim Grizzard

"Songs for a New World" is hardly new. Featuring songs by Jason Robert Brown, it has become a popular production among both college and community theater groups over the last few decades. ECU's Loessin Playhouse chose a digital production for its return to stage in 2021 after the coronavirus pandemic shutdown. But Magnolia Arts Center, where "Songs for a New World" opens Thursday, has a new take on the 30-year-old show that is often described as more of a song cycle than a musical.
Proposal would strike 'diversity' from school policies

2 weeks ago | reflector.com | Kim Grizzard

FARMVILLE - Funds from the state could open a door to school safety additions that a local parents' group has been seeking for two years. H.B. Sugg and Sam D. Bundy Elementary schools are expected to receive new door locks with funding from a North Carolina Center for Safer Schools grant. The Pitt County Board of Education is scheduled to give final approval of the $30,000 expenditure next week. Kim Grizzard can be contacted at 252-329-9578 and [email protected].
School leaders seek state lawmakers' support on funding, calendar changes

2 weeks ago | reflector.com | Kim Grizzard

State lawmakers and local school leaders came to the table this week to discuss concerns ranging from the school calendar and principal compensation to funding shortages for technology, teacher training and support staff. Pitt County's Board of Education hosted N.C. Reps. Gloristine Brown and Tim Reeder, along with state Sen. Kandie Smith, for the annual legislator lunch meeting at J.H. Rose High School. Kim Grizzard can be contacted at 252-329-9578 and [email protected].

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