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North Lenoir High School junior Jack Britt is a walking advertisement for Kinston’s Chick-fil-A, his after-school employer; but his presence during Tuesday’s revival of LCPS’s job shadowing program – paused for nearly two years because of the pandemic – sold the benefits of connecting students and their career interests with local businesses.
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Brad Salmon to serve as District Court Judge to Judicial District 11, which serves Johnston, Harnett and Lee counties. He will fill the vacant seat created by the retirement of the Honorable Caron H. Stewart.
On Thursday, November 18th, 2021, at approximately 1:47 p.m. Kinston Police Officers were dispatched to the 500 block of N. Queen St. in reference to multiple calls regarding a shooting that had occurred.
Have a Holly Jolly time shopping at the Kinston Community Center. The Community Council for the Arts and the Kinston Community Center have teamed up for the annual Holly Jolly Holiday show featuring local vendors. The event will be held on Friday, November 19, 2021 from 10:00 am through 6:00 pm and Saturday, November 20, 2021 from 10:00 am through 4:00 pm at the Kinston Community Center.
Since opening last fall, the N.C. Housing Opportunities and Prevention of Evictions (HOPE) Program has awarded $593.7 million in rent and utility assistance, with more than $518 million already paid on behalf of families financially impacted by COVID-19.
UNC Lenoir Health Care has once again been awarded an “A” for our Fall 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction which recognizes that the UNC Lenoir Health Care excels at keeping patients safe from preventable harm.
From Saturday, Nov. 13, until Nov. 25, any adult who brings someone to a Family Vaccination Site for their first dose will receive a $25 prepaid Mastercard to offset the time and transportation costs of getting vaccinated.
The new interstate runs between I-95/I-795 in Wilson County to N.C. 11/U.S. 264 interchange in Greenville, totaling 37 miles across Wilson, Greene and Pitt counties.
NC Senate Majority Whip, Senator Jim Perry and Representative Chris Humphrey announced they have secured budget funding for the following Lenoir County projects and organizations:
Governor Roy Cooper announced his intent to sign the legislative budget, citing necessary investments in teacher and state employee pay, critical infrastructure and aid to help families and businesses emerge from the pandemic stronger than ever. While not a perfect budget, the bill makes necessary progress that will support public schools, the economy and the lives of North Carolinians.
The Down East Wood Ducks have announced the first pitch times for their 66 home games in 2022.
The North Carolina Global Transpark Economic Development Region (NCGTPEDR) announced a partnership with Precision Graphic, Inc, to open a new production facility in Greene County that would create 70 new jobs. Precision Graphic will invest $5.1 million in Snow Hill to open a new electronics manufacturing and fulfillment facility.
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:
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