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A ground breaking ceremony was held on the Lenoir Community College campus for the Floyd Health Sciences Center. State and local officials joined the Floyd family in presenting information about the new center. Lenoir Community College is investing $7.4 million to support the renovation and expansion of the new center.
Throughout the month of October and early November, the Greene County Middle School Jr. Beta club hosted a supply drive to help them stuff 100 stockings of soldiers.
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“Communities across North Carolina have been devastated by hurricanes and flooding in recent years,” said Attorney General Josh Stein. “This grant will help rebuild neighborhoods in Kinston and make the city stronger.”
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Uvonda Willis, Assistant Principal of Greene Central High School was named this year’s Greene County School’s Secondary Assistant Principal of the year which is sponsored by the North Carolina Association of Principals and Assistant Principals.
Kinston native Marcus Pitt landed a major distribution contract with MNRK Nashville on November 5, 2021. Pitt serves as co-CEO of Independent label Synergy Media and Entertainment Group. Faith-based artists Imani Joi and Demarcus Kelly’s future releases are included in the distribution contract.
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Two intersections in eastern North Carolina will be converted into all-way stops next week to improve safety.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
