For Gracie Herring, a 2020 North Lenoir High graduate who’s now a freshman at Appalachian State University, the best part of college life is being on her own five hours away from home. The worst part: being on her own five hours away from home.
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Annual Meeting of the North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation announces winners
The Annual Meeting of the North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation was held December 5-7th at the Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, NC.
Master Gardener grants go to teachers at three schools
Educators from three LCPS elementary school have won grants from the Lenoir County Extension Master Gardeners Volunteer Association that will allow them to grow students’ knowledge of the environment and the life cycle of plants.
Dr. Patrick Greene is named Southeast Region's 2022 Principal of the Year
Greene Central High School announced that Dr. Patrick Greene has been recognized and is a finalist for Principal of the year. Dr. Greene has been at Greene Central since 2013. Prior to then, he served as the principal of Greene Early College High School.
Pink Hill School announces Science Fair winners
Congratulations to the 2021-2022 Pink Hill Elementary Science Fair Winners!
Planned All-Way Stop Will Make Greene County Intersection Safer
A Greene County intersection is set to be transformed into an all-way stop next week to reduce the risk of serious crashes.
UNC Lenoir Health Care Secret Santa project for Guardian ad Litem
UNC Lenoir Health Care collected and delivered Christmas presents for 33 children who are part of Guardian Ad Litem.
Pink Hill IGA bought by Kyle Contracting, INC
Kyle Contracting has officially announced they have purchased the IGA building in Pink Hill. Kyle Contracting announced this big move on their Facebook page.
Education Foundation mini-grant awards to teachers top $21,000
A record fundraising effort for the Lenoir County Education Foundation translated into 53 mini-grants awarded to Lenoir County Public Schools teachers at 12 schools last week.
North Carolina approved to extend student P-EBT food assistance benefits through 2021-22 school year; child care P-EBT still pending federal approval
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced it has received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to continue the Student Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) food assistance program for eligible K-12 students through the 2021-22 school year under new rules.
Greene County Elections office is moving
The Greene County Elections office is moving from 110 SE First Street in Snow Hill (behind the courthouse), to their new office location at 104 Hines Street also in Snow Hill. The new office location is where the old Building Inspection and Greene County Transportation office was located.
South Lenoir Cheerleading coach to retire after winning 2021 NCHSAA Cheerleading Invitational Division
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.
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.