The $1,000 annual scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school senior in the greater Charlotte, N.C., metro area who demonstrates academic excellence, strong character and community involvement.
Posted by Amanda Joerndt, PCT Digital Editor
LOCUST, N.C. – City Wide Exterminating announced Emery Joyce as the recipient of the 2025 Steven R. Smith Memorial Scholarship.
Created in 2022 to honor the legacy of Locust’s late Chief of Police, Steven Smith, the scholarship continues to reflect City Wide’s commitment to supporting local students and celebrating community leadership.

Ashley Morrison, president of City Wide Exterminating, said, “Chief Smith and his family made a lasting impact on
our company and our community. This scholarship is a way for us to honor his memory while supporting the next
generation of leaders.”
Emery Joyce, a 2025 graduate of Mallard Creek High School, will attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel
Hill this fall to study biology.
Melissa Smith, wife of Chief Smith, said, “Steven was passionate about helping others succeed and always believed in the power of education and service. I’m grateful to see his legacy carried forward through students like Emery.”
The $1,000 annual scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school senior in the greater Charlotte metro area
who demonstrates academic excellence, strong character and community involvement, the company said.
Applications for next year’s award will open in early 2026. For more information, visit citywideexterm.com/scholarship.

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