A little over a year after assuming the role of Chief of Police for the Kinston Police Department, Tim Dilday has submitted his resignation effective at the end of 2021. He has served on the KPD for more than a quarter of a century.
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New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
"Say hello to me by name" - Kinston Community Center members speak out
The Kinston Community Center offers state-of-the-art equipment, aquatic and land classes, pools, and perks for its members. The staff at the center worked hard to make sure that all the pandemic policies and procedures were followed to ensure the safety and well-being of their members.
Buzzing Bee BTs for March
Lenoir County’s Sigma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma recently recognized outstanding beginning teachers in their third year of teaching.
NCDHHS pilots home testing program with Labcorp to increase access to testing
While vaccine supplies are limited, it is important North Carolinians continue practicing the 3Ws and get tested for COVID-19 if they have symptoms or have been in close contact to someone with COVID-19.
The 2021 Greater Pink Hill Pageant will be held Saturday, June 26th. The Coronation of the 2021-22 Greater Pink Hill Court and the Princess of Greater Pink Hill Courts will be crowned during the evening and will represent Pink Hill in Lenoir County and throughout Eastern North Carolina.
President Biden's stimulus bill allocated $5.8 million to the City of Kinston
President Biden signed H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan (ARP), intended to assist with the public health crisis created by the pandemic. As vaccine distribution and availability increases, more funds are needed to ensure the availability of the vaccine, that children are able to return to school, and that people can return to work. "By ensuring disaster relief funds are provided direct to municipalities, the American Rescue Plan allocated $5.8 million directly to the City of Kinston, NC to help our citizens and local economy recover from the impact of the pandemic," said Mayor Don Hardy.
Garris named GCMS Teacher of the Year
Trisha Garris, 8th grade Math I, Math, and Science Teacher was chosen by her peers to be Greene County Middle School’s 2020-21 Teacher of the Year.
Governor Cooper Announces Accelerated Timeline for Vaccination Eligibility
Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D., announced today an accelerated timeline for moving to Groups 4 and 5 for vaccine eligibility with the rest of Group 4 eligible on March 31st and all adults eligible beginning April 7th.
Parrott holds ribbon cutting for huddle hall
On March 23rd, donors, trustees, and faculty joined Parrott Academy Head of School Brooks Sutton to cut the ribbon on the campus’s newest building, Huddle Hall.
Greene Early College Phi Theta Kappa spring inductees
Established in 1918 by two-year college presidents and recognized in 1929 by the American Association of Community Colleges, Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society is the official honor society for two-year colleges.
Greene County Board of Education votes to transition to face-to-face learning
The Greene County Board of Education voted to transition all face-to-face students in Greene County Schools to Plan A effective Tuesday, April 13. The virtual option will remain through the end of the school year for students whose families have chosen remote learning.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
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.