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Mecklenburg County highlights student winners of teen-violence writing contest

Mecklenburg County Public Information Department · July 29, 2026
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County public information staff recognized Victoria Rodriguez of Southwest Middle School as a national ambassador at a July summit and honored last year's county ambassador, Haven Williams, for special recognition as a national alumni representative.

County public information staff highlighted winners of the "Do the Right Thing" writing contest, which focused this year on teen violence.

"A big shout out to 2 young ladies who spoke their truth in the do the right thing writing contest where the subject was teen violence," said Suzette Nedridge. She named Victoria Rodriguez of Southwest Middle School as the county's national ambassador at a July summit in Washington, D.C., and said last year's county ambassador, Haven Williams, received special recognition as a national alumni representative.

The brief segment did not include details about contest judges, prize amounts, or next steps for participants; listeners were encouraged to consult county communications for more information.