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RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Transportation is now accepting applications for the 2022 Historically Black Colleges and Universities internship and fellowship programs.

PEMBROKE — Cale Lowery discovered a passion for politics at an age younger than most. In 2009, he was captivated while watching the first inauguration of former President Barack Obama. Lowery was 6. 

HAMLET — Matthew Wood of Rockingham is a good example of how a college student can turn an internship into a lifelong career. 

HAMLET — Daija Rivers of Anson County chose to study Information Technology at Richmond Community College because she wanted a career in a constantly evolving field.

HAMLET — One week after his 18th birthday, Richmond Senior High School senior Thomas Barbee will begin his summer internship with Duke Energy in his pursuit to become a relay technician.

HAMLET — Four Richmond County students were recognized for their participation in the Career and Technical Education program at last week’s School Board meeting — one of whom was awarded a scholarship.

ROCKINGHAM — Senior Douglas McDonald has always enjoyed working with computers.

ELLERBE — Seniors Will and River Meacham are completing their internship at Meacham Logging, Inc., a family owned company that’s been in business for 30 years. 

ROCKINGHAM — Roderick Hudgen thought he wanted to be a doctor. His mom and grandma were both in the health field — his mom is an occupational therapist and his grandma is a CNA — and the classes came easy for him.  

ROCKINGHAM — Senior Kendell Watson comes from a family of firemen — his grandfather, uncle, father and brother are all firefighters. Watson considers it a “family tradition.”