The South Lenoir Cheerleading team won the 2021 NCHSAA Cheerleading Invitational Divisional Winner and their long-time beloved coach, Greta Hill, announced that she is ending her time as a coach.
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GCS to take off the Masks after Break
At their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday night, the Greene County School Board voted to move the district to Mask Optional following Christmas Break.
Lenoir Community College recognized for top programs in the U.S.
Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online/on-campus program rankings and higher education planning, has included Lenoir Community College to its list of programs assessed for 2022. The research identifies programs in the nation based on flexibility, faculty, course strength, cost, and reputation.
Governor Cooper Highlights Expansion of COVID-19 Booster Eligibility and Encourages Vaccination for Safe Holiday Gatherings
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.
GEC Super Senior chosen Fireman of the Year
Walstonburg Fire Department has named Greene Early College Super Senior Dorien Sutton as Fireman of the Year. Dorien has served with the 64-year-old department since 2018. The 22-member department serves 38 square miles with 3500 residents.
Memories and Meditations with Dan Perry
Dan Perry decided to start a new career at 90 with the launch of Memories and Meditations, a 13 part series featured on Tacc-9. The launch of the television ministry follows a 60 year career in law, and a career as an author.
Letter to the Editor: Sheriff Deputy addresses County pay study and current salaries
This county has been selflessly served for years by many dedicated emergency service workers. Some of the most highly skilled workers in their given fields. Employees with 20 years’ experience and a firm dedication to the safety of my family and every citizen of this county.
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:
A $325,000 grant will support the reuse of a 55,000-square-foot building in Snow Hill
The North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved 16 grant requests to local governments totaling $4,130,000, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The requests include commitments to create a total of 718 jobs, 144 of which were previously announced. The public investment in these projects will attract more than $95 million in private investment.
Tangi Jordan receives Badge of Excellence
Youth Development Center Director Tangi Jordan at Juvenile Justice received a Badge of Excellence for rendering aid and performing CPR. On a February morning, Jordan was on her way to work when she saw cars pulled over on the side of the road. There were three women, one was rendering aid to a man lying on the ground. Jordan offered to take over and began doing chest compressions.
Lenoir County marriages
The following marriages were verified by the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Lenoir County Farmer's Market Update December 11, 2021
Farmer’s Market hours: Tuesday and Saturday from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm.
Doctor T. Harold Lancaster to retire, names his successor
Dr. Lancaster has announced that, after almost 40 years he will be retiring. Dr. Mertely, who was raised in Florida, will be taking over Lancaster Family Dentistry with a new name, Kinston Smiles Family Dental.
Greene County Cooperative Extension included in N.C. Tobacco Trust Fund Commission awards
The N.C. Tobacco Trust Fund Commission (N.C. TTFC) awarded over $4 million through 23 grants for agricultural and economic initiatives across the state. These grants place a high priority on projects that stimulate the agricultural economy, train current and future farmers and help farmers execute innovative ideas.
Kinston's Melanie Morgan wins North Carolina Public Library Director of the Year
Neuse Regional Libraries Director of Libraries Melanie Morgan has been awarded the highest statewide honor for Public Library Director. The North Carolina Public Library Directors Association (NCPLDA) has announced that Melanie has been awarded the prestigious Director of the Year Award for 2021. NCPLDA presented the award to Melanie in a virtual ceremony on the afternoon of December 9.
Eubanks Tanning announces closing
Eubanks Tanning will be closing its doors after being in business for 30 plus years. They will be closing on December 9, 2021, at 6:00 pm. The announcement was made on Facebook.
WoodmenLife Chapter 46 donates $35,000 for restrooms at Pearson Park
During the most recent City Council meeting, the City Council accepted the WoodmenLife Chapter 46 donation of $35,000 for bathrooms at Pearson Park.
Reading reenergized
To jump-start the GEC Book Club which had suspended activities during the pandemic, the reading enthusiasts held a Welcome Winter Raffle. The club was organized in the spring of 2019 by a GEC student, Jordan Whitaker.
Senator Don Davis announced intent to run for congress
Senator Don Davis, of Greene County, has announced his intent to run for congress to represent the second district, after Representative G.K. Butterfield said he would not seek re-election.
First session graduates of Kinston 101 course
The first group of Kinston 101 members have graduated. This group was made up of 15 members. These members attended seven out of ten sessions where they learned about the city’s inner workings.