Kennedy Home in Kinston has been named to the National Register of Historic Places.
It is the second-oldest residential campus operated by Baptist Children's Homes of North Carolina.
The property has a rich heritage, including a legacy of caring for children that began with William Lafayette and Emily Kennedy, who decided to donate their farm to the Thomasville Baptist Orphanage, now Baptist Children's Homes' Mills Home in Thomasville, in 1912. Kennedy Home opened on June 5, 1914.
The register is the official list of historic places deemed worthy of preservation.
Student honored for tennis camps
Aneesh Kodali, a senior at Cary Academy, has been named winner of the N.C. Tennis Association's 2010 Spirit Award.
The award is given annually to a volunteer or staff member who exemplifies extraordinary spirit and dedication toward encouraging the game of tennis in North Carolina.
Aneesh established and conducted tennis camps for children who might not otherwise get the opportunity to play. He launched Kids-for-Kids tennis camps in Wake County in 2008, offering free lessons, a tennis racquet and can of balls to all who registered. He expanded the camps this year by recruiting six high school students as assistant coaches. Together, they registered more than 150 students.
Aneesh is the son of Valli Prasad Kodali and Usha Kodali of Cary.
Cary Scout earns his Eagle rank
Harrison Smith of Cary recently achieved the rank of Eagle Scout.
For his Eagle Scout project, Harrison designed and led construction of a 92-foot path from the teachers' parking lot to a memorial on the west side of Green Hope High School in Cary.
Harrison, a senior at Green Hope, is a member of Venture Crew 210 in Cary. He is the son of Lindsay and Wes Smith.
Harrison started Scouting as a member of Pack 120, graduating to Troop 210.
In addition to his Eagle Scout rank, Harrison earned the World Conservation Award this year.
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