The Down East Wood Ducks wrapped up their six-game series with the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers with a 7-1 win, Sunday afternoon. The Wood Ducks offense flexed their muscles as they scored at least one run in all but two innings.
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Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Abundance of Banana Peppers
Do you have more banana peppers than you think you possibly could ever eat? I am here to help!! Banana peppers are so versatile you can freeze, stuff, fry, pickle, or even grill them. Bananas are sweet, and sometimes even hot.
Lenoir County births
Birth certificate records obtained from the Lenoir County Register of Deeds database list the mother's maiden name. In some cases only one parent is listed:
All-way stops installed next week at Greene County intersection
Safety improvements are coming to a pair of intersections in Greene and Pitt counties next week. The N.C. Department of Transportation will convert N.C. 123 and Four Way Road in Greene County from a two-way stop into an all-way stop. Currently, drivers on N.C. 123 do not have to stop. The conversion is scheduled to begin Monday morning.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Jones Senior High School Career and Technical Education Program Receives BOSCH Grant
We are pleased to announce that the Bosch Community Fund Board of Trustees has approved this grant, ‘This grant will support the CTE and Beyond program at Jones Senior High School and associated costs including the purchase of drone building kits, video production animation tools, robotics kits and coding kits, for $15,621.00.
Farmers Market Update for August 21, 2021
Farmer’s Market Hours, Tuesday: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm, Saturday: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Lenoir County road closing for bridge construction
A section of Hardy Bridge Road in Lenoir County will be closed for two years while crews replace a pair of bridges
Lenoir County road to temporarily close for pipe replacement
A road south of Kinston is scheduled to close for a pipe replacement project. Beginning Monday at 8 a.m., Parker Fork Road near Lightwood Knot Road will be closed to traffic to allow N.C. Department of Transportation crews to replace a bridge-sized pipe. The roadway is expected to reopen by Sept. 3 at 5 p.m.
Thursday Game: Bats Explode For Down East in 11-Run Win
The Down East Wood Ducks continued their winning ways on the road with a 14-3 win over the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers, Thursday night. Daniel Mateo and Thomas Saggese led the way for the Wood Ducks, combining for nine hits in 11 at-bats with four RBI.
Local Teachers participate in Inaugural Rural Teachers Leaders Network
Just a couple of weeks ago, local teachers were chosen to be part of the inaugural class of the Rural Teachers Leaders Network.
Lenoir County announces upcoming retirement of Emergency Services Director Jerri King
A leader who has spent more than 30 years in service to Lenoir County has announced her decision to step down from her position until her retirement takes place in January.
Down East Wood Ducks Homestand Highlights: August 24 – Sept. 5
The Down East Wood Ducks return home after a six-game road trip to host the Fayetteville Woodpeckers and Kannapolis Cannon Ballers for a 12-game homestand.
Wednesday Game: Matthews Strikes Out Nine in Woodies Win
Thanks to an Alejandro Osuna three-run home run, the Down East Wood Ducks took the 4-3 win against the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers, Wednesday night. This marks the 31st road victory for the Wood Ducks this season.
LCC Summer President's and Dean's lists
LCC Summer President's and Dean's lists for Summer semester 2021
Governor Cooper provides update on State’s pandemic trends, encourages vaccination
Today, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. provided an update on the state’s COVID-19 key metrics and trends. A representative from Live Nation Entertainment, Jeannine Beson, joined to share information on the company’s updated vaccination policies for concerts in North Carolina and their mission for keeping concert-goers safe. Additionally, the winners of the of the state’s final Your Shot at A Million Summer Cash Drawing and Summer Cash 4 College drawing winners were announced.
Lenoir County route being repaved
Drivers will encounter periodic delays and lane closures in Kinston while North Queen Street is milled and resurfaced with new asphalt.
Tuesday Game: Errors and Walks Fuel Wood Ducks Win Against Kannapolis
For the second time this season, the Down East Wood Ducks plated multiple runs without recording a hit in a 5-1 win against the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers, Tuesday night. The Woodies plated their first three runs thanks to two defensive errors and four walks.
Greene County Schools Opens the 2021-22 School Year
On Monday, August 16, Greene County Schools opened their 2021-22 school year with its annual opening gathering at Greene Central High School. The annual opening of the school year always begins with the introduction of new staff from each school.
Governor Roy Cooper tours the Neuse Regional Library
Governor Roy Cooper visited the Neuse Regional Library to explore bridging the digital divide and bringing Internet access to more people through its programs. In addition to the Neuse Regional Library, Cooper also visited the Lenoir County Health Department to encourage vaccine use.