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Intersections in Greene, Lenoir Counties to be Converted to All-Way Stops
Two intersections in eastern North Carolina will be converted into all-way stops next week to improve safety.
1901 Building Group receives funding for Front Porch series
On December 2, 2021, The 1901 Building Group presents the first The Front Porch of the season. The 1901 Building Group has been awarded a grant from the NC Humanities Council and the National Endowment of the Arts.
Cooking with Tammy: Take control when dining out
The Holidays are looming on the horizon, which means celebrating and enjoying time with friends, and often this includes a meal! Here is an easy reminder of some “best choices” when dining out!
Greene County Storywalk Opens
The Partnership for Children of Lenoir and Greene Counties has been awarded the Ribbon of Hope Grant from the NC GlaxoSmithKline Foundation in the amount of $25,000. Those Funds have been used to build a StoryWalk in Greene County and enhance the StoryWalk project in Lenoir County at Pearson Park.
Governor Cooper Signs Four Bills into Law
Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law:
APA Honors Veterans Day
Arendell Parrott Academy honored Veterans Day 2021 with school wide projects, a speaker, recognition of a Patriot, and a series of fine arts performances. On Tuesday, November 9th, classes from first grade to seniors posted veteran-themed displays outside classrooms.
Humphrey Seeking re-election to NC House
Last week, the General Assembly passed new district maps for Congress, NC House, and NC Senate. Not subject to the Governor’s approval, these maps are now law and will take effect for the 2022 Election. Voters across the state have been learning more about their new districts, and the candidates running to represent them.
In honor of Veterans Day: A Century of Service
For over 100 years, the descendants of Henry C. and Mary Ann (Rhodes) Blizzard have served in the United States Military through World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. Lenoir County Resident Dr. Lonnie H. Blizzard shared the remarkable history of his family.
Bicycle Safety Rodeo to be held at Pearson Park
On November 11, 2021, from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm at Pearson Park in Kinston, up to 50 participants aged five through eight can participate in a Bicycle Safety Rodeo.
Help wanted: Lenoir County Tax Department - Tax Assistant II
The primary purpose of this position is to perform responsible collections or listing and clerical tasks in the County’s Tax Administration Office. Salary Range: $24,400 - $37,127
Georgia K. Battle Friendship Club provides drive-thru lunch for Veterans
A Veteran's Drive-thru lunch event hosted by Georgia K. Battle Friendship Club took place at Tiffany West Park in Kinston. Sponsors of the event include Kinston/Lenoir County Parks and Recreation, WoodmenLife Chapter 46, Perfecting Destiny Empowerment Services, Greater Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, and Hair Prophecy International.
Jim Perry seeks re-election to NC Senate
Lenoir County was recently joined with Craven and Beaufort counties during the Senate Redistricting process. Previously, Lenoir and Wayne have been grouped together. When asked about the new county grouping for his senate district, Perry replied, “All Senate seats belong to the people, not individual lawmakers, regardless of county groupings. The people honored me when they chose me to serve and I hope they allow me the opportunity to return.”
Applications sought for 50th Annual Youth Legislative Assembly
Leaders of the North Carolina General Assembly invite North Carolina high school students to apply for the 50th Annual Youth Legislative Assembly (YLA).
LCPS to make record-setting 11 presentations at state meeting
School board members, educators and school administrators from across the state will get a good look at innovative programs and practices at work in Lenoir County Public Schools during next week’s fall meeting of the North Carolina School Board Association.
LCC and Barton College form partnership for Criminal Justice Program
Lenoir Community College and Barton College have entered into an agreement to provide LCC Criminal Justice students an opportunity to transfer to Barton College to complete a four-year degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice Sciences.
Snow Hill Primary receives STEM Recognition
Snow Hill Primary has been recognized as a STEM School of Distinction under the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction's (NCDPI) STEM Recognition Program. In order to reach this recognition, Snow Hill Primary has to meet certain criteria set by DPI.
Opening gates to opportunities at Lenoir Community College
Noe Vidal-Fuentes, 2021 Greene Central High School (GCHS) graduate, not only graduated with a high school diploma, but also earned an Intermediate Welding Certificate through Lenoir Community College.
Lenoir County marriages
The following couples were married in Lenoir County:
Taylor Moore named GCS Elementary Assistant Principal of the year
Taylor Moore, Assistant Principal of Greene County intermediate school was named this year’s Greene County School’s Elementary Assistant Principal of the year which is sponsored by the North Carolina Association of Principals and Assistant Principals.