A new business has arrived in Kinston called Gone Juice Bar. They produce cold-pressed juices made with organic or locally grown fruits and vegetables. The pandemic may have hindered their opening, but it did not stop the juice bar from opening.
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Updates for COVID vaccine distribution for Greene, Lenoir, and Jones County
Recent reports stated that local hospitals and health departments are canceling thousands of COVID-19 vaccine appointments across the state of NC.
Ellis Planetarium to reopen to the public for shows
After being closed most of the year due to the pandemic, the Ellis Planetarium, Health & Science Museum will be open on January 27, 2021 for the shows only. The exhibits will remain closed at this time.
Snow Hill Primary announces Terrific Kids
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.
Local Restaurant to be featured on The Drew Barrymore Show
The Drew Barrymore Show, a syndicated talk show hosted by actress Drew Barrymore reached out to local establishment King’s Restaurant last week and asked them if they would be interested in competing in a rib contest on their show. In preparation for the show, there is a poll on the Drew Barrymore Show’s Twitter page as a pinned post asking who has the best BBQ ribs between King’s Restaurant, Charles Vergos Rendezvous, and Joe’s Kansas City BBQ. (link to the poll included here)
North Carolinians try for $970 million Mega Millions jackpot, raising money for education, too
As the Mega Millions jackpot, and the excitement around it, continues to grow, the amount of money raised for education grows too.
NC Leaders work with ABC Commission to get permit issue resolved
Governor Cooper issued a mandate on March 16, 2020, that forced bars to shut down due to the global pandemic. On January 4, 2021, the ABC Commission revoked the status of 120 bar permits across the state. Yearly permit renewals were due by April 1. As not all bars were able to renew their permits in time, the North Carolina General Assembly passed a bill that allowed a 60-day renewal permit.
La Grange native makes Shenandoah's University's Fall 2020 Dean's List
La Grange native Ashlyn Ulrich is one of 1,017 students at Shenandoah University to earn a spot on the Fall 2020 Dean's List.
Lenoir County COVID-19 response updates
In an effort to provide more details to the public about vaccination procedures for COVID-19, the Lenoir County Health Department (LCHD) would like to share the following information
GEC Senior recognized as Firefighter of the Year
Dorien Sutton, a senior at Greene Early College, has been selected by the Walstonburg Fire Department as 2020 Fireman of the Year.
Lenoir County added to Hurricane Isaias disaster declaration
FEMA Public Assistance funding is now available to local governments, state agencies and certain private nonprofits in Lenoir County if they were affected by Hurricane Isaias between July 31 and Aug. 4, 2020.
Five COVID-19 related deaths in the last week for Lenoir County
The Lenoir County Health Department is reporting five additional deaths in the county of residents who had tested positive for COVID-19. This brings the total number to 91.
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments for Greene County
Snow Hill, NC – This morning, January 20, 2021, the Greene County Department of Public Health had a COVID-19 vaccine appointment waitlist form posted on the Greene County website.
St. Mary’s Bell Tolls for COVID Remembrance
At 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Kinston tolled the bell for Americans who have died from COVID-19. Everette Haddad, Boy Scout 2nd class and member of Troop 41, pulled the thick rope of St. Mary’s bell 40 times, once for each 10,000 COVID-19 deaths.
South Lenoir High School awarded AgCarolina Farm Credit Grant
AgCarolina Farm Credit announced $33,850 in grants that have been extended to fourteen organizations throughout its corporate-giving program. One of the places to receive the grant funds is South Lenoir High School which will provide equipment for their Ag Mechanics program. “We are so grateful to AgCarolina Farm Credit for all that they offer our community and future communities for Eastern NC in a vast array of ways,” said Principal Elizabeth Pierce. “The opportunities this grant provides for Mr. Singleton to help expand his ag program in the C(career) T(technical) E(education) department is exceptional. Most importantly, the investment is placed in our students.”
“I will be unable to attend President-Elect Joe Biden’s inauguration on Wednesday, as I am continuing to care for my wife as she recovers from her recent back surgery. If this were not the case, I would have chosen to be there for it,”
Hope Preparatory School teaches with Dr. King's Dream speech
The plan for the Hope Preparatory School students to memorize Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s, ‘I Have a Dream’ speech began around Martin Luther King Day last year. The school wanted their students to learn about the worlds and life of Dr. King.
The inauguration of the 46th President of the United States of America
On Wednesday, January 20, 2021 former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. will be sworn in as the 46th President of the United States as the oldest man to take the oath of office. His running mate, Kamala Harris will become the first female Vice President of the United States, as well as the first female of color to assume the role.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's influence still impacts today
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday observed on the third Monday of January each year. Local faith leaders in the community shared the influence Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. continues to have on their lives.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State: