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School superintendent selected The Beaufort County Board of Education selected veteran North Carolina superintendent Jeffrey Moss to lead the district, subject to the two parties agreeing on a contract. Moss, currently superintendent of the 9,850-student Lee County Schools in Sanford, N.C., was selected over Gloria J. Davis, superintendent of the 9,100-student Decatur Public Schools
in Decatur, Illinois. “This was a very difficult decision for the Board because we had to choose between two excellent candidates,” said Board Chairman Bill Evans. “Dr. Moss ultimately was our choice because of his strong commitment to technology and the history of academic improvements in the districts he has led. We repeatedly heard about his ability to get the most
out of people and his ability to put the right staff in the right place to make the biggest difference in the lives of kids.” Evans also cited as positives Moss’ expertise in financial matters, his commitment to alternative education and his support for public school choice. SCHOOL continued on page 12
march 7-13, 2013
WHAT’S INSIDE?
SOCIAL
Despite the cold, St. Peter’s Oyster Roast saw a great turnout. see page 6
on stage at uscb center for the arts, ladies dish about
LOVE, LOSS & WHAT I WORE This play by Nora Ephron will be in Beaufort from March 8-10. See story, Page 4.
COMMUNITY
Brian and Angel Flewelling are featured in our Volunteer Spotlight. see page 10
SCHOOL
Read Across America Day celebrates Dr. Seuss. see page 13 INDEX
Back Row, from left: Edna Crews, Angie Brafford, Jennifer Joyce, Anne Helm, Chanel Gish, Heather Szedner, Suzanne Larson, Shawn Sproatt. Middle Row: Brittney Hiller, Andrea Drake, Jessica Lendi Dickson. Front Row: Megan Blackmon, Kay Owen, Tracy Smith. Photo by John Mattson at John Arthur Photography.
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