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Partly cloudy early. Scattered thunderstorms developing in the afternoon. A few storms may be severe. High 91F. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%..
Cloudy early with partial clearing expected late. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 71F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph.
Updated: June 8, 2025 @ 1:10 am
Kaitlyn Hardy, left, is presented with a Cypress Creek Renewables scholarship presented by Mike Storch, Cypress Creek Renewables manager of external affairs.
Kaitlyn Hardy, left, is presented with a Cypress Creek Renewables scholarship presented by Mike Storch, Cypress Creek Renewables manager of external affairs.
Two Lenoir County students have been awarded scholarships presented by Cypress Creek Renewables.
Mackenzie Hood, from Lenoir County Early College High School, and Kaitlyn Hardy, from South Lenoir High School, will receive the 2025 Energizing Tomorrow’s Leaders Scholarship awards, said Mike Storch, Cypress Creek Renewables manager of external affairs.
Each student was awarded a one-time $2,500 scholarship to use toward tuition, housing, books or materials for their post-graduation program of choice. As part of the application process, students were asked to submit a short video responding to the question, “How does renewable energy affect your future?”
“The applications submitted by this year’s awardees showcased not only academic excellence but also remarkable creativity and passion,” said Sarah Slusser, CEO of Cypress Creek. “We are incredibly proud to recognize these outstanding students and have no doubt their futures are bright.”
The Energizing Tomorrow’s Leaders scholarship program was launched in 2023 to positively impact young people in the communities where Cypress Creek develops and operates solar and battery storage projects, as well as to encourage students to consider careers in renewable energy or other science, technology, engineering and math, STEM, fields.
This year, Cypress Creek awarded scholarships to 46 students in 25 counties, Storch said.
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