Education
Nominate an Educator for First Bank’s Out of This World Award
Your favorite educator could win $5,000!
Do you know someone in your community who has dedicated their lives to educating others?
Have you seen magic happen with your child’s understanding of a complex topic thanks to an incredibly dedicated and creative tutor?
Did a third grade teacher’s kindness and dedication to their job help shape the course of your life?
Nominate your favorite educator for First Bank’s first-ever Out Of This World Educator Awards.
If selected, they could win $5,000!
Who Qualifies?
The best, brightest, most amazing stars out there who actively inspire learning every day! Nominees can live anywhere in North or South Carolina and serve students of any age in traditional or non‑traditional learning environments.
Nominees can include current or former:
- Teachers or Professors
- Instructional Assistants
- Coaches
- Counselors
- Mentors
- Tutors
- Administrators
- Facilitators
- Directors
The nomination period for the Out Of This World Educator Awards closes Sunday, September 18.
Awards will be given out at a special ceremony in early October.
For more information, visit https://localfirstbank.com/projectlaunch/awards.
First Bank is a full-service community bank providing best-in-class financial solutions, advice and technology with a hometown touch.
Photo Credit: The Out of This World Educator Awards will be given out to deserving teachers throughout the Carolinas. | Rivers Agency, Chapel Hill, NC via First Bank
Education
PHOTOS: Warren County High School (WCHS) Graduation 2025
Check out highlights from the WCHS 2025 graduation ceremony
The Warren County High School Class of 2025 was ushered into their next chapter with a resounding message to “keep going” from this year’s commencement speaker and WCHS alum, Bishop J. Terrell Alston. (May 24, 2025)
Education
PHOTOS: Warren Early College High School (WECHS) Graduation 2025
Khadijah T. Howze, Esq. delivered an inspirational message to the 2025 WECHS graduates.
The Warren Early College High School held its 2025 commencement ceremony on Friday, May 23, inside the Warren County Middle School gymnasium. Assistant District Attorney and an alumna of the inaugural WECHS graduating class, Khadijah T. Howze, Esq. served as the commencement speaker for the event.
Education
WECHS Alumna Khadijah T. Howze, Esq. to Deliver 2025 Commencement Address
Khadijah T. Howze, Esq. is a proud member of the school’s inaugural graduating class of 2013.
Warren Early College High School (WECHS) is thrilled to announce that Khadijah T. Howze, Esq., a proud member of the school’s inaugural graduating class of 2013, will deliver the 2025 Commencement Address. Her remarkable journey from student to Assistant District Attorney is a powerful testament to perseverance, purpose, and the enduring impact of community.
Howze has deep roots in Warren County and an unwavering commitment to service. After graduating from WECHS, she earned her undergraduate degree from UNC- Greensboro and went on to earn her law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Riverview, Florida in 2021. She was admitted to the North Carolina State Bar in March 2024 and is also licensed to practice law in Washington, D.C.
On May 6, 2024, Howze was officially sworn in as an Assistant District Attorney by Resident Superior Court Judge Cindy K. Sturges. The moment was made even more meaningful by the presence of both of her grandmothers, who attended the ceremony. She now serves as District Court Assistant District Attorney for Warren County—joining the local team as the third Assistant D.A. and working out of the Warren County Courthouse.
Howze’s career is a shining example of what’s possible when determination meets opportunity. Her story—rooted in service, scholarship, and strength—embodies the core values of WECHS and stands as a beacon of hope and inspiration for current students and the broader community.
The Commencement Exercises for the WECHS Class of 2025 will be held on Friday, May 23, at 6:00pm at Warren County Middle School (118 Campus Drive, Warrenton).
Families, friends, and community members are invited to join in this celebratory event as we honor our graduates and welcome Khadijah T. Howze, Esq. back to inspire the next generation.
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