First Posted: 7/28/2012

Collins up for

scholars event

LUMBERTON — Connor Collins, a fifth-grade student at Long Branch Elementary School, has been nominated to attend the National Young Scholars, a week-long program for high-achieving elementary school students at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

The program gives students the chance to further their interest in areas of study such as engineering, forensic science and medicine.

Collins is the son of Joey and Beth Collins.