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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.

January 19, 2024

The first cohort of Lead for North Carolina Fellows made a splash in communities across the state, launching meaningful projects with real-world impact.

January 19, 2024

Fellow Nick Boyd’s work with the Community Rating System program earned recognition for reducing flood insurance premiums for county homeowners.

January 19, 2024

The UNC School of Government furthers its commitment to serving North Carolina’s local governments through a course taught by William Rivenbark and Rebecca Badgett.

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