BCCC Briefs September 6, 2016 | Eastern North Carolina Now

    William Acre of Pinetown has received the John & Geneva Morgan Endowment Scholarship. Acre, 32, attended Elizabeth High School and is working toward an Associate Degree in Nursing. Husband of Claribel Acre and father of two, he plans to work at Vidant Beaufort Hospital in the surgical intensive care unit. Acre is currently employed at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.

    Justin Allender of Washington has received the James Franklin & Hannah Roberson Bagwell Endowment Scholarship. Allender, 36, attended Cape Hatteras Secondary School and is working toward an Associate in Applied Science. He is the son of Beth Allender of Washington, husband of Sarah Allender and father of two. He plans to return to the Outer Banks and work from home so he can take care of his family. He currently works as a contractor.

    Shieka Benthall of Williamston has received the Tayloe's Hospital Pharmacy Scholarship. Benthall, 21, attended Riverside High School and is a practical nursing student. Daughter of Sandra and Raynard Benthall of Williamston, she plans to work at Vidant Beaufort Hospital or for the Veteran's Administration.

    Christopher Bright of Williamston has received the State Employees Credit Union Scholarship. Bright, 27, attended Southside High School and is an electrical engineering student. Son of Gary and Sondra Bright of Chocowinity, he also holds a machinist certificate from BCCC. He plans to work locally in a state or government job. Bright currently works with the NC Department of Transportation.

    Elizabeth Cobb of Williamston has received the Community Endowment Scholarship. Cobb, 24, attended Bear Grass High School and is a medical office administration student. She is the daughter of Mike Leggett and the late Dorothy Leggett of Bear Grass, wife of Daniel Cobb and a mother of two. She plans to work in a medical office.

    Sierra Hansley of Washington has received the Sam Taylor Scholarship. Hansley, 24, attended Washington High School and is pursuing an Associate Degree in Nursing. Daughter of Helen Weatherington of Washington and wife of Lonnie Hansley, she plans to work at Vidant Beaufort Hospital to give back to her community. She is currently employed at Vidant Beaufort Hospital as a nurse aide II.

    Katelyn Kornegay of Vanceboro has received the Jarl & Grey Bowers Endowment Scholarship. Kornegay, 18, attended Washington High School and is pursuing an Associate in Arts. Daughter of Edward and Glenda Kornegay, she plans to transfer to a four-year university to study a foreign language.

    Rahaeem Shelton of Chocowinity has received the James Franklin & Hannah Roberson Bagwell Endowment Scholarship. Shelton, 20, attended Southside High School and is pursuing an Associate of Arts. He plans to pursue a four-year degree.

    Cynthia Tatum Stanley of Belhaven has received the Robert Farish Endowment Scholarship. Stanley, 57, attended Aurora High School and is a business administration student. She is the daughter of Ella Mae and Charles, Sr., Tatum, widow of Gregory Stanley and mother of three. She plans to earn a bachelor's degree.

    Sara Woods of Washington has received the Washington Rotary Club Scholarship. Woods, 28, attended Woods Christian Academy and is working toward an Associate Degree in Nursing. She plans to work at Vidant Beaufort Hospital in pediatrics and eventually in the neonatal intensive care unit.

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