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County Spotlights
County Scholarship Program opens for annual submissions
New Castle County is kicking off the annual New Castle County Scholarship program's 2021 application period. Traditional and non-traditional students who are currently enrolled in, or will attend, an accredited college or university in the fall of 2021 are encouraged to apply. To be eligible students must reside in New Castle County (including municipalities) and demonstrate a need. To learn more about the scholarship program, CLICK HERE.
Deadline approaching for HBCU FOSSI scholarship
The Chemical Industry Council of Delaware in partnership with the HBCU Week Foundation is launching the Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI), aimed at creating pathways for more underrepresented groups to enter and succeed in STEM careers within the chemical industry. Applications are due on Monday, February 15th. To learn more about the Future of STEM Scholars Initiative and to apply for the scholarship, CLICK HERE.
Middletown grad Chris Godwin wins Super Bowl with Tampa Bay
Former Middletown High School Cavalier Chris Godwin won the Super Bowl in his fourth season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Godwin has been one of the best wide receivers in the NFL since he was drafted in 2017 out of Penn State University. Godwin led the Buccaneers in receiving yards and targets in his first post season en route to Tampa Bay's Super Bowl victory. Read more about Godwin in THE NEWS JOURNAL.
County continues offering pop-up testing sites next week
New Castle County will continue offering regular pop-up testing sites across the county, in addition to regular testing sites operated by the State of Delaware. Any resident can get tested regardless of symptoms and tests are free, quick, easy and painless. Results are usually returned in 24-48 hours. To register for testing at one of the county's sites, CLICK HERE. For more information on the State of Delaware's testing sites, CLICK HERE.
Find The Most Current And Upcoming
Meetings & Events

Friday, February 12th
County COVID-19 Testing at Thomas Edison Charter School (Indoor Walk-up)

Saturday, February 13th
County COVID-19 Testing at University of Delaware Star Campus

Monday, February 15th
County Offices Closed - President's Day

Tuesday, February 16th
County COVID-19 Testing at Wilmington University Route 13 Campus

Wednesday, February 17th
County COVID-19 Testing at Middletown High School

Thursday, February 18th
County COVID-19 Testing at Wilmington University Brandywine Campus

Testing start times vary by site, visit delaware.curativeinc.com for each site time.
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New Castle County In The News
Delaware State University COVID-19 testing lab opens (Delaware Business Times)

Bear Chemical company to expand, add jobs (Delaware Business Times)

County Executive Meyer, President Allen, congressional delegation cut ribbon on Delaware State University COVID-19 testing lab (WITN)

New Castle County Police use virtual training for real life situations (WDEL)

Delaware native Chris Godwin is a Super Bowl champion after Buccaneers beat Chiefs (Delaware Online)

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87 Read's Way
New Castle, DE 19720
Phone: 302-395-5555