CONWAY — June 10 was a bittersweet night as 10 longtime district employees, including principals Brian Hastings and Neal Moylan, were recognized by the Conway School Board for their commitment to education.
The 10 employees, all of whom have worked at least 20 years in the Conway School District, represented a combined 237 years of service to the district.
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