Meghan Boop of Cary was awarded the EC Scholar award at East Carolina University. EC Scholars exhibit outstanding academic performance, engagement in the community, effective leadership skills and embrace a study abroad experience.

She will graduate from Panther Creek High School and enter ECU as an intended nursing major.

Thomas Boop of Cary has received a $1,500 scholarship from the Kiwanis Club and the William Goodrum Scholarship from the College of Engineering at N.C. State University.

He will graduate from Panther Creek High School and the N.C. School of Science and Math online. Thomas plans to study Engineering at N.C. State University.

Scout adds to church grounds

James Christopher Stevens of Fuquay-Varina has earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest achievement in Boy Scouting.

For his Eagle project, James led the design, construction and installation of a nature trail, brochure box, and picnic table at Fuquay-Varina United Methodist Church.

James, the son of Jim and Karen Stevens, is a senior at Enloe High School and a member of Troop 320 at Fuquay-Varina United Methodist Church.

Compiled by staff writer Michelle Ferencak