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Free community college courses available to high school students through Career and College Promise
Free online classes are available to area high school students this fall at Lenoir Community College through the innovative Career & College Promise (CCP) dual enrollment program. Senior Vice President of Instruction and Student Services Dr. Deborah Grimes said that transfer courses are weighted the same as Advanced Placement for grade point averages on high school transcripts. “Many of our CCP students earn enough credits for a degree or credential by the time they graduate from high school. Tuition is free for all students enrolled in the pathway programs.”
Grover Gaming ranks in Top 200 on Inc. 5000 list
Inc. magazine announced yesterday that Grover Gaming, Inc., an industry leader in electronic gaming design and software development, has ranked No. 194 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, placing Grover in the top 4 percent of the nation in revenue growth. This is the company’s second consecutive year ranking among the nation’s fastest growing and most prestigious private companies, rising from No. 2,660 in 2019 to the Top 10 in North Carolina in 2020. Nearly two dozen residents in Lenoir and Greene Counties are employed by Grover Gaming.
Perry selected for unemployment insurance oversight committee
Senator Jim Perry (R - Wayne, Lenoir) has been named as a member of the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Unemployment Insurance by Senator Phil Berger, pursuant to Rule 31 of the Permanent Rules of the Senate, and NCGS 120-19.6.Joint Legislative Oversight Committees are made up of members of the NC Senate, and NC House who are personally selected by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House.
NCHSAA amended 2020-2021 athletic calendar released
“You all have been waiting patiently for a decision from the NCHSAA relative to an amended sport calendar for the 2020-2021 academic year. Please keep in mind that these proposed dates are dependent on COVID-19 conditions improving across NC. However, last night the Board of Directors approved a framework we believe maximizes the opportunities for students in our membership to participate in athletics at some point during this school year, regardless of what plan is a school and/or school system operates.”
ATF offers reward of up to $5,000 in La Grange firearms theft and arson
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has announced a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for a burglary and arson at La Grange Guns-N-Gear (also known as S and J Hunting and Shooting Supply Shop) in La Grange on Aug. 4.
Kinston Community Health Center started with a conversation
Rev. Melvin Tate helped to bring affordable, inclusive health care to everyone in Lenoir County by proposing the founding of a community health center in the early 1990s.
Coach promises team he will let them shave his head... and gets “shocked”
“The Shockers” Girls 8U Travel Softball Team from Kinston, NC competed in the “20/20 NC USSS Hit & Run Greenville” tournament on Friday, July 17th. The girls were promised they could shave the head of one their coaches, Jamie Jernigan, if they won their first championship.
Mark Pope returns to Kinston as Global TransPark's Economic Development Director
The North Carolina Global TransPark Authority has hired Mark Pope to be its economic development director, effective July 15. In July 2018, Pope resigned as Lenoir County Economic Development executive director to become the Director and President of the Wayne County Economic Development Alliance.
LCC's Cars for College presents new car to its first recipient
It’s not every day that a person can be in the right place at the right time, but for Devan Shackleford of Kinston that’s where he found himself recently. Shackleford becomes the first recipient of a vehicle awarded through the Lenoir Community College Cars for College program.
Down East Wood Ducks to host inaugural Kinston Cornhole Classic, presented by Poole Realty
The Down East Wood Ducks will host the inaugural Kinston Cornhole Classic, presented by Poole Realty on Saturday, November 7th. The one-day event is open to two-person teams and will be divided into two divisions: Advanced and Social. The top three teams in each division will walk away with a cash prize. Advanced teams will be playing for a $1,000 first place, $200 for second place and $100 for third place prize. The Social teams (no professional players) will be playing for $100 first place, $60 for second place, and $40 for third place prize.
No action taken on the LCPS Board plan to reopen public schools
The Lenoir County School Board meeting started with letters from the public who expressed their concern over the motion to reopen public school at the board’s July 27th meeting.
Local resident to be a part of a PBS Show
Local resident Seraphim Smith has landed his dream job to become a part of a PBS show. NC Weekend, a show produced by PBS and funded by Visit North Carolina, will feature segments of Smith showcasing different parts of North Carolina.
Jones County Regional Water System Pressure Advisory
The water consumers of Jones County Regional Water System, located at or near the intersection of Claude Banks Rd & Oak Grove Rd. will be experiencing periods of low pressure and outages in the distribution system effective 8-10-2020, due to water main damage by contractors. Therefore, the Division of Environmental Health ADVISES that when water is restored consumers BOIL ALL WATER used for human consumption (including drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, making ice and washing hands) or use bottled water.
Trenton native wins Eastern Region title in NBC’s The Titan Games
Trenton native Will Sutton added to his series of wins in NBC’s sports competition show The Titan Games with his latest performance in the Eastern Regional finale on Aug. 3. As the Eastern Region Titan, Sutton will go on to compete in the finale of season 2 of The Titan Games on Monday, Aug. 10 at 8 p.m. He will compete against the Central and Western Titans, Matt Chan and Noah Palicia.
Greene County Senior Center receives $2500 from Meals on Wheels America, PetSmart Charities
Snow Hill - The Greene County Senior Center is proud to announce that it has received a $2,500 Meals on Wheels Loves Pets grant through Meals on Wheels America, for its pet support program, the Greene County Senior Center’s Furry Friends Project.
Kinston KPD respond to fatal shooting on Greenmead Dr.
On Sunday, August 9, 2020, just after 4:00 am, officers of the Kinston Police Department responded to the 800 Blk. of Greenmead Dr. for a reported shooting. Officers arrived and discovered Kelvin Barrow age 36 of Kinston deceased from apparent gunshot wounds.
Farmer's market update for August 8, 2020
Farmer's market update for August 8, 2020
Goldsboro Milling Co. begins phasing out production
Goldsboro Milling has over 500 office employees, in addition to contract growers that have dedicated their careers to the company. After 31 years in business, Goldsboro Milling of Maxwell Foods, LLC began phasing out production on August 6. COVID affected the food supply chain and the workforce in processing plants has slowed which also slowed the speed of production inside the plant. This backlog, along with extremely low pork prices results in low income for companies that raise meat animals.
Eight third district housing institutions receive $634,401 from HUD in response to COVID-19
On Wednesday, August 5, 2020, the Department of Housing and Urban Development announced grants through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program. This CARES Act HVC Program provides funding to prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19, including Mainstream Vouchers, which are specifically for non-elderly people with disabilities.