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Page 10 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, May 13-May 19, 2021 TIM MOORE On May 4, North C a r o l i n a H o u s e S p e a k e r Tim Moore (R-Cleve- land) along with Reps. M c N e i l l (R-Moore, Randolph), Miller (R- Brunswick) and Sauls (R- Lee) introduced legislation significantly increasing penalties for rioting and related crimes within North Carolina. House Bill 805: Pre- venting Rioting and Civil Disorder Act would seek to deter future civil unrest through multiple avenues. The legislation would sig- nificantly increase penal- ties for inciting a riot that leads to death, engaging in riots, and engaging in riots that lead to the physical injury of a first responder. Individuals whose person or property are damaged in a riot would be able to recover treble damages, court costs, and attorneys' fees. "Riots and looting dev- astated many North Caro- lina downtowns last year at a time when many small businesses were already struggling," said Speaker Tim Moore. "This legis- lation will seek to deter future riots and increase penalties on those who engage in this anti-social anarchy." "The destruction we saw last year cannot be repeated," said Rep. John Sauls (R-Lee), who also serves as Commerce Committee Chairman. "Peaceful protesting is im- portant and protected by the Constitution, but those who destroyed down- towns were not interested in making a political point. Instead they were acting lawlessly, and often mi- nority-owned businesses were the hardest hit." This legislation has been filed the same week that the North Carolina House is considering mul- tiple bipartisan criminal justice reform proposals that emerged from the Speaker's Select Commit- tee on Community Rela- tions, Law Enforcement, and Justice. The Speaker previewed these items during his response to the State of the State: "It's not an either—or question," said Speaker Moore in his response. "We can pass legislation to crack down on rioters and looters, and those who hurt law enforcement officers, while also ensur- ing police are trained to prevent abuse and that the few officers who have abused their authority are held responsible." House Bill 805 is an- ticipated to be taken up by the House before May 13. NC House members introduce legislation increasing penalties for rioting The Honors Experience Introduces High-Achieving High School Students to Gardner-Webb One-Week Immersion Program Includes Staying in Dorms, Attending Classes and Community Ser vice BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—High-achieving high school stu- dents who want a preview of college life are invited to attend The Honors Experience from July 18-23 on the main campus of Gardner-Webb University. This one-week college immersion program is for academically gifted and talented students who are currently in the ninth- through 11th-grade. Participants are automatically qualifi ed to compete in the Gardner-Webb Ignite Excellence Scholarship program—the highest honor includes full tuition as well as room and board, totaling over $30,000 per year. "Most of the students who come haven't yet decided where they want to go to college," noted Mindy Robinson, assistant director for The Honors Experience and coordinator for Com- munity Engagement and Student Ministries. "Hopefully, this experience makes them want to come here! They can earn two hours of college credit, meet new friends, participate in local service projects, and hopefully grow in their relationship with Christ while they are here. They will leave here with a taste of college life, and hopefully, excited for what's to come." Participants spend a full week living in dorms, traveling to fi eld experiences, and laying the foundation for success in col- lege. Through various classes and projects, the high schoolers are provided hands-on opportunities to develop their skills. The credit-bearing college courses are designed to help them develop the confi dence to continue in their pursuit of academic excellence, while engaging academics with Christian faith. Many of the students who attend decide that Gardner-Webb will be their college home. Amelia Borders, a sophomore nurs- ing major, participated in the program in 2018 and last year, served as a Resident Assistant (RA). She said the times of community service, which involved hard work, were her fa- vorite parts of the week. "Giving back to the community really highlighted the Gardner-Webb mission: 'For God and Human- ity,'" Borders stated. However, what ultimately led her to attend GWU were the RAs who served her group the fi rst year she came to the event. "They told us their experience," she said. "The realness helped a lot." Another former participant, Lauren Sudduth, is completing her fi rst year at Gardner-Webb. She is a double major in Amer- ican Sign Language and music. She was also infl uenced by the RAs who provided leadership for her group. "One night, our RAs took us to the chapel, and we had a little worship night," Sudduth described. "One guy played piano, and we had several singers. It was powerful. I realized that night that this is where God was sending me. Whether you're 100 percent committed or just exploring, I totally recommend coming to see if this might be a school you're interested in. I realized at the Honors Experience that the people here are genuinely kind and supportive, and that support has carried me through my fi rst year here." Makenzie Denning, an accounting major who plans to gradu- ate in December 2023, also enjoyed doing the service projects at Honors Experience, which allowed her to help someone in the community while making new friends. "The Honors Expe- rience helped me decide to attend Gardner-Webb, because I was able to get an inside look at what to expect from college," Denning asserted. "I was able to build relationships with peo- ple that I am still friends with today." This summer's courses will introduce students to biology, religion, Holocaust history, pottery, nursing and African Amer- ican literature. Topics range from "Molecules to Muscles," to "Dealing with Crises in the Psalms and Job." Students must meet academic requirements. The cost for The Honors Experience is $500 per person. A $100 deposit (refunded if not accepted) is due with the application, which must be submitted by May 30. Tuition covers room and board (fi ve nights lodging and 15 meals), transportation to fi eld ex- periences, course instruction, activity fees, and materials. Dis- counts are available. Learn more about The Honors Experience and apply by May 30. Submitted by Jackie Bridges Amelia Borders Lauren Sudduth Makenzie Denning Call 704-484-1047 to place your ad or visit www.shelbyinfo.com