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NCDHHS Expands Demographic Data on Vaccine Dashboard
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has expanded its vaccine data dashboard to provide more demographic data on people who are partially or fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Fatal shooting on Old Snow Hill Road
On Sunday, March 14, 2021, at 3:33 a.m., Kinston Police responded to the area of 2210 Old Snow Hill Rd. to reports of shots fired. While officers were responding to the area, Officers were advised that two gunshot victims had shown up at UNC Lenoir.
Lenoir County building permits
The following building permits were issued in Lenoir County:
North Carolina Main Street recognizes Raine Tyndall
North Carolina Main Street recognized Raine Tyndall for her work with Pride of Kinston. Tyndall currently serves as co-chair of the Pride of Kinston Board of Directors.
Union Bank board member awarded Crystal Apple Award
Margaret Williams awarded Crystal Apple Award. The Crystal Apple is awarded to board members who have made a significant impact in fundraising.
Teaching ‘a work of heart’ for award’s three finalists
Three young women who put their hearts into teaching Lenoir County Public Schools’ youngest students have surfaced as finalists for the district honor of 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year.
Kinston attorney Jimbo Perry appears on NC Judicial Branch's podcast
A new episode of the North Carolina Judicial Branch podcast All Things Judicial was released today. In this episode, hosted by Chief Justice’s Commission on Professionalism Executive Director Mel Wright and entitled “The Way to Practice Life,” Mel welcomes Kinston attorney James S. “Jimbo” Perry.
Since the Covid 19 pandemic has restricted many face-to-face gatherings, North Carolina State Senior Beta Convention was held virtually March 9 in Greensboro.
Early registration for pre-school, kindergarten is scheduled for March 15-19 in Lenoir County
Early registration for children entering pre-school and kindergarten in Lenoir County next school year will be held the week of March 15 at all LCPS elementary schools.
Neuse Regional Libraries receive funding to provide digital skills training
The American Library Association (ALA) has announced that Neuse Regional Libraries have been selected to participate in Libraries Lead with Digital Skills.
Frink teacher, up for two national awards, makes history come alive
E.B. Frink Middle School social studies teacher Chadwick Stokes, in the Revolutionary-era uniform of the 1st North Carolina Regiment, addresses students during a pre-pandemic living history event at the school. Stokes’ passion for making history come alive for his students has earned him nominations for two national awards honoring exemplary history teachers.
Senator Lazzara Announces School Funds for Jones and Onslow County
Jones County Public Schools are eligible for up to $1,590,296 of assistance. Onslow County Schools are eligible for up to $24,361,635 of assistance.
16 LCPS students moving on to state Science Fair after regional wins
Eliza Rouse won a medal in her school Science Fair at Pink Hill Elementary, finished first in the regional Science Fair and is on her way to the North Carolina Science and Engineering Fair next month along with 15 other LCPS students.
Ocean Bay Seafood Restaurant opens at The Plaza in Kinston
Kinston joins Jacksonville and Wilmington as Ocean Bay Seafood Restaurant opened on March 1, 2021 at 2405 N Herritage Street #J. With Po’Boys, fresh fried plates, mini boils and family boil packs, this new restaurant has something for seafood lovers.
7th annual Stew and Brew happening on Saturday
The seventh annual Stew & Brew fundraiser held by GI Joe’s Military Living History Museum is selling advanced discounted tickets for Eastern Carolina Fish Stew for $10 and can be purchased at GI Joe’s Military Living History Museum, Mother Earth Brewing Tap Room, and Big Game Brewing. The event will be on Saturday, March 13, 2021 with same-day tickets for sale for $15.
Rep. Bell and Sen. Davis Announce School Funds for Greene County
Thanks to $1.6 billion in funding approved by the General Assembly for North Carolina Public Schools, Representative John Bell and Senator Don Davis announced that Greene County Public Schools is now eligible for up to $5.7 million in assistance as part of recent COVID-19 relief efforts.
North Carolina WIC program receives telehealth intervention strategies grant
The North Carolina Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program is one of seven WIC State Agencies to receive a U.S. Department of Agriculture/Tufts Telehealth Intervention Strategies for WIC (THIS-WIC) grant.
Senator Perry and Rep. Humphrey Announce School Funds for Lenoir County
The North Carolina General Assembly appropriated $1.6 billion in funding for NC Public schools as part of the Covid relief efforts. Last week, the State announced the projected LEA allotments. Local school systems must apply for grants from earmarked funds from the Emergency Needs for Elementary and Secondary Schools of the State (ESSER II Funds). Senator Perry, the Senate Majority Whip, stated, “Our LCPS faculty, staff and administration will put these resources to good use.” Representative Chris Humphrey offered, “I am really concerned for our children because they struggle the most. We need to do everything possible to help them recover and advance academically and with regards to their mental health.”
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State: