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Michelle Cash for Lenoir County School Board joins Neuse News Publisher BJ Murphy to discuss today's issues ahead of the General Election. Cash is running as an At-large write-in candidate for one of two seats on the Lenoir County School Board. Topics discussed include challenges facing public schools, in-person learning, stakeholders' influence on your decisions, funding from Lenoir County and the State, and more.
The North Carolina School Superintendents' Association (NCSSA) and the North Carolina Alliance for School Leadership Development (NCASLD) has announced the selection of Dr. Creech, as a recipient of the Dr. Samuel Houston Leadership Award.
The recent Lenoir Community College Foundation Golf Classic has a special meaning for Ralph Peterson of Raleigh. He and his sons have played in the tournament since 2012 in memory of Ralph’s father, Guy Peterson, an icon at LCC for many years. This year was no different. The team led by Peterson included Mark Peterson, Walter Wells, and Steve Wiggs.
Merwyn Smith joins Neuse News Publisher BJ Murphy to discuss today's issues ahead of the General Election. Smith, an incumbent, is running as an At-large candidate for one of two seats on the Lenoir County School Board. Topics discussed include challenges facing public schools, in-person learning, stakeholders' influence on your decisions, funding from Lenoir County and the State, and more.
Since September, President Trump will visit North Carolina for the seventh time as he prepares for the November election. On Thursday, October 15, President Trump will be at the Pitt-Greenville Airport at 1:00 pm at 400 Airport Road in Greenville.
Varsity athletic competition will resume next month for LCPS high schools as the district brings its sports calendar in line with North Carolina High School Athletic Association recommendations, flipping some fall and winter sports seasons as a precaution during the coronavirus pandemic.
On October 12th, 2020, at approximately 10:35 pm, members of the Kinston Police Department responded to the report of a motor vehicle crash on the 2300 block of Rouse Road in Kinston involving a pedestrian.
Nancy Gilmore for Board of Education joins Neuse News Publisher BJ Murphy to discuss today's issues ahead of the General Election. Gilmore is running as an At-large write-in candidate for one of two seats on the Lenoir County School Board. Topics discussed include challenges facing public schools, in-person learning, stakeholders' influence on your decisions, funding from Lenoir County and the State, and more.
The Partnership for Children of Lenoir and Greene Counties is excited to host its 3rd Annual Touch-A-Truck event on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at 10:00am-12:00pm. Due to COVID-19, we are not able to host our annual Touch-a-Truck fundraiser but that's not going to stop us from having a fun-filled day!
Representative Chris Humphrey along with 14 of their colleagues in the North Carolina House of Representatives, including House Speaker Tim Moore, joined its nonpartisan, national alliance of more than 200 elected officials, civic groups, military leaders and cities. The Coalition’s members work together to advance proactive solutions to the challenges posed by more frequent flooding, stronger storms, and rising seas.
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
“Breakfast on the Boat” was scheduled in April, but COVID-19 concerns and “shelter in place” orders forced the foundation to postpone one of the foundation’s most tasty and entertaining events. The board rescheduled “Breakfast on the Boat” for June 13, but forecasts of bad weather made event organizers rethink that date.
Kinston, NC resident, Aliza Matthews, has been named to the president's list at James Madison University for the summer 2020 semester. Students who earn president's list honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA of 3.900 or above. Matthews is a dance major.
June Cummings joins Neuse News Publisher BJ Murphy to discuss today's issues ahead of the General Election. Cummings is running for the District 3 seat on the Lenoir County Board of Commissioners. Topics discussed include hiring and retention, economic growth, rural broadband access, flood mitigation and more.
Snow Hill Primary gives out a weekly award called "Terrific Kid" awards. Each teacher at SHP chooses a student who has been responsible, shows great character, or has reached a personal goal. On Fridays, these students are presented with an award from the counselor, Mrs. McLawhorn, or an administrator and are congratulated for their hard work. Below are Snow Hill Primary's last Terrific Kids!
On October 2, 2020, Lenoir County Cooperative Extension was notified by Representative Chris Humphrey that the Lenoir County Farmers Market has been awarded $91,604.38 for the Commercial/ Community Kitchen in the Rick Holder Farmers Market Annex.
Woodberry Chocolates is a small, family-operated company with a love of chocolate. They strive to offer quality bean to bar artisan chocolates and confections handcrafted in Kinston. Their wares are located inside Downstairs at The Market on Herritage Street in Kinston, patrons can sample different types of chocolate made inside the shop.
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
During Monday night’s City Council meeting, motions were unanimously passed proclaiming the November General Election Day and Juneteenth as city holidays, starting with 2020. City manager Tony Sears confirmed the two additional city holidays would be paid and later confirmed to Neuse News that “the salaries for a single day across all budgets is $53,604.17.”
Statements during the meeting attested there would be no “extra cost” to the taxpayers for the two new annual holidays. Citizens took to social media following the meeting suggesting that emergency services employees should get paid time and a half for holiday pay, which potentially would be an extra cost for the city in direct contrast to the vote’s portrayal.
Jimmy Parks joins Neuse News Publisher BJ Murphy to discuss today's issues ahead of the General Election. Parks is running for the District 3 seat on the Lenoir County Board of Commissioners. Topics discussed include hiring and retention, economic growth, rural broadband access, flood mitigation and more.
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