The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
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Strong finish for Rochelle and E.B. Frink Middle School basketball teams
The girls’ and boys’ basketball teams of Rochelle Middle School finished the season as champions and co-champions of the 2021 basketball season. The shortened season finished with the girls undefeated, and the boys as co-champions with E.B. Frink Middle School.
Emergency loans available with Farm Service Agency
On March 1, 2021, Agriculture Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack declared a natural disaster in the State of North Carolina based on production losses caused by excessive rain that occurred January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020. As a result of this natural disaster, three North Carolina counties were declared eligible for Federal disaster assistance, including Farm Service Agency (FSA) emergency (EM) loans for eligible family farmers.
Theater class at Southeast Elementary School meets Tony Award winning Broadway actress
The children in Holly Holder’s theater class at Southeast Elementary School were treated to a special guest when Tony Award-winning Broadway actress Victoria Clark held a virtual meeting on Zoom.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
South Lenoir Sophomore Leah Sugg crowned Miss Neuse 2021
The 2021 Miss Neuse Scholarship Pageant sponsored by Hugo Fire and Rescue was held Saturday evening at Kinston Lenoir County Performing Arts Center. South Lenoir Sophomore Leah Sugg was crowned Miss Neuse 2021.
Vacations and travel are possible in 2021, but plan ahead
In 2020, the average travel agency business income was down over 80 percent as compared to 2019. Whether travel is done by air, sea, or over the road, different destinations have pandemic policies specific to their location.
Emily Garris has been chosen as Greene Early College Teacher of the Year 2021-2022.
Banks Elementary School Principal’s List and Honor Roll 3rd 9 weeks
Congratulations Banks Elementary School Principal’s List and Honor Roll 3rd 9 weeks students!
Dirk Griffth to retire as the executive director of the Lenoir Hospital Foundation
Dirk Griffith is retiring as the director of the Lenoir Hospital Foundation. After turning 65 in August, he started thinking about his future and made the decision to retire. The predecessor to Griffith’s position with the foundation was Brenda Canup, and Constance Hengel will assume the role.
Fields earns doctorate degree from prestigious university
Dr. Yoshiko Terrell Aunrico Fields, a native formerly of Kinston has successfully earned his Doctorate Degree in College Leadership from Ferris State University.
Pink Hill Elementary A and A/B honor roll for 3rd 9 weeks
Congratulations Pink Hill Elementary A and A/B honor roll for 3rd 9 weeks students!
Parrott students headed to summer study
Three Parrott Academy juniors have been accepted into the 2021 session of the N.C. Governor’s School. Juniors Kate Robinson and Ava Blair will attend with a concentration in dance, and junior Nastia Hnatov has been accepted into the visual arts program.
Details emerge about the BBQ Fest on the Neuse
In 2020, the COVID pandemic forced the BBQ Festival to be canceled. This year, the BBQ festival hopes to carry while being stewards of the community with pandemic safeguards in place. On May 7-8, 2021 the BBQ Fest on the Neuse will return.
NWS: Final full briefing on expected severe weather
NWS: Final full briefing on expected severe weather
The Rickie A. Pearson Jr. Scholarship awarded
The Rickie Allen Pearson, Jr. Memorial Scholarship was recently awarded to Lenoir Community College Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) graduate Madison Mozingo, an officer with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Department.
Threat level lowered from moderate to enhanced, severe weather still expected
The main concerns remain the possibility of tornadoes (some of which could be strong), damaging winds and large hail. Below is the latest severe weather outlook.
Greene Early College students perform in musical
GEC students, Stacie Hubbard and Reagan Dixon, participated in Kids on Stage’s presentation of the classic fairy tale Beauty and the Beast:
1" hail, tornadoes and strong winds possible Thursday afternoon
The potential for a regional severe weather outbreak remains likely across the southeastern U.S. tomorrow afternoon and evening, including eastern NC. The Storm Prediction Center continues a Moderate Risk (4/5) for most of the area. All severe hazards remain possible including damaging wind gusts, large hail in excess of 1 inch in diameter, and tornadoes. A few tornadoes could be strong.
Trends continue to stabilize as COVID-19 vaccine eligibility opens for some members of group 4
Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. gave an update on the state’s current data, trends and vaccination progress. Today also marks the opening of vaccine eligibility for people who have a medical condition that puts them at higher risk for severe illness or who live in certain congregate settings.