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Cohort 5

Jurisdiction: Kinston

University: UNC-Pembroke

Hometown: Princeton, NC

Brittany Best is serving her fellowship with the City of Kinston. She graduated cum laude from UNC-Pembroke with a bachelor’s degree in political science and a minor in African American studies.

February 12, 2025

When Hurricane Helene tore through western North Carolina, leaving destruction and uncertainty in its wake, Elias Henderson didn’t hesitate to find a way to lend a hand.

February 10, 2025

Dante Pittman, a newly elected state representative for Wilson County, received a bachelor’s degree in political science from Carolina in 2018 and was an inaugural member of the UNC Institute of…

December 20, 2024

Alex Beddick’s journey from a passionate environmental science student to a dedicated public servant in Hyde County is inspiring.

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