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.
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Wednesday Game: Late Rally Falls Short In Loss to Carolina
Zebulon, N.C. – With two outs in the top of the ninth, the Down East Wood Ducks stranded the bases loaded and fell to the Carolina Mudcats, 8-6 Wednesday night. Cristian Inoa tallied two hits in four at-bats and drove in three RBI to earn the Suddenlink Player of the Game.
Two-point gain in graduation rate pushes LCPS beyond state mark
The graduation rate for Lenoir County Public Schools continued its steady climb with the Class of 2021, jumping nearly 2 percentage points from the previous year and exceeding the state average for the first time since at least 2006.
Starting in September Bird Lands In Kinston
The City of Kinston is partnering with Bird, the Los Angeles, California-based, shared electric scooter company, to bring e-scooters to the city in the coming days. Bird is logical way of socially distanced travel. The scooters are available through a mobile phone application and and users are charged by the minute at no cost to the city.
Tuesday Game: Wood Ducks Run Away With 12-Run Win Over Carolina
Zebulon, N.C. – The Down East Wood Ducks set a new single-game high in runs as they defeated the Carolina Mudcats 17-5, Tuesday night. The Wood Ducks also tallied season-high 23 hits. Aaron Zavala had a monster game, going four-for-four with three RBI to earn the Suddenlink Player of the Game.
Charlie M. Taylor participated in Envision’s Global Young Leaders Conference
This summer, Charlie M. Taylor from Kinston, NC, joined outstanding high school students from across the nation to take part in a unique academic and career-oriented development experience, when he attended the Global Young Leaders Conference held in Washington, D. C. and on the campus of St. John’s University in New York City from June 29 to July 8, 2021.
Jr. environmentalist works with global group
Carolina Jones, a freshman at Parrott Academy, has been interested in climate change since she first learned about the subject in sixth grade science. But unlike those who just read headlines or listen to news stories, Jones has become an intern with The Global Co Lab Network, an organization that aims to give young people a voice and an opportunity to act on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Sunday Game: Four Error Eighth Pushes Wood Ducks to Big Win
Thanks to a four-error eighth inning, the Down East Wood Ducks defeated the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers 8-2, Sunday afternoon. Owen White finished with a career-high 12 strikeouts to earn the Suddenlink Player of the Game.
Saturday Game: Krauth K’s 11 in Wood Ducks Win
Acuna and Mateo homer
After jumping out to an early lead, the Down East Wood Ducks defeated the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers, 5-1 Saturday night. Luisangel Acuña and Daniel Mateo each hit a home run to push the Wood Ducks to their 63rd win of the season.
9/11 20th Anniversary Memorial Service at Grainger Stadium
The AmVets Post 111, Lenoir County Emergency Services, and Greene Lamp Community Action will host a 9/11 20th Anniversary Memorial Service on September 11, 2021, at 9:00 am at Historic Grainger Stadium.
Treasurer Folwell Praises 38 Entities for Moving from Stress to Success
In a sweeping success story for local governments around the state, the Local Government Commission (LGC) has removed 38 entities from its Unit Assistance List (UAL), a monitoring device that flags and tracks local governments and public authorities battling financial and governance challenges.
Lenoir County restaurant inspections
The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
Kinston Toastmasters reaches 70 years of shaping lives
Kinston Toastmasters, will mark its Platinum anniversary on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. In honor of the occasion, a virtual celebration will be held via Zoom. Members of the public are invited to learn more about Toastmasters and attend the event by registering through our website (link in story). Since 1951, the club has been dedicated to helping people become better speakers and leaders.
Follow the 'Bees' so you won’t get stung
As this new school year opens, I would like to share a few thoughts with students. An academic year is like a journey. We begin with energy and enthusiasm. As the trip progresses, we are prone to whine, “Are we there yet?”
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Earlier this week, North Carolina Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey announced the Pink Hill and Cherry Tree fire districts completed their routine inspection and received and improved their listed rating. Both districts improved their ratings to Class 4.
Students’ careers started at LCC
Taylor Vick, Stacy Barron, and Lauren Enns have more in common than they knew. All three are from Greene County and they all enrolled in the Lenoir Community College Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act program after graduation from high school. While their stories are different, their end results are the same – their training has led to a promising career.
Dixon Foods Group is coming to an end
Dixon Foods Group will transition their current restaurants to new owners after the announcement that Dixon Foods has come to an end.
Social Security Board of Trustees: Combined trust funds projected depletion one year sooner than last year
The Social Security Board of Trustees today released its annual report on the long-term financial status of the Social Security Trust Funds. The combined asset reserves of the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance and Disability Insurance (OASI and DI) Trust Funds are projected to become depleted in 2034, one year earlier than projected last year, with 78 percent of benefits payable at that time.
Farmers Market Update for September 4, 2021
Open Hours, Tuesday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm, Saturday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm, Great News! TC Smith Produce returns on Tuesdays!