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Get Tested Ahead of Holiday Gatherings and Get Boosted If You’re Eligible
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.
Murry Stroud begins role as Lenoir County Emergency Services Director
Murry Stroud began his role as Director for Lenoir County Emergency Services this past week. He announced his new role on Facebook. Stroud has experience in emergency services, EMS, fire-rescue, and public safety telecommunications. “I’m excited to be back in my hometown of Lenoir County,” said Stroud, who is a 1995 graduate of Kinston High School.
Neuse News year in review: January
Neuse News delivers hyper-local news to the inbox of our readers every morning at 7:00 AM. Here is a look back on January’s most memorable articles.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Nine Healthy Habits to make this holiday season your very best.
The holidays are traditionally thought of as a joyous time of year. There are good times with family and friends, beautiful decorations, and lots of delicious food to eat. However, those feelings of joy and happiness are not felt by everyone.
NCDHHS announces funding opportunity for substance use disorder services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today released a funding opportunity to award a total of $4 million to up to 10 organizations to increase access to high-quality substance use disorder (SUD) treatment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Using federal funds designated for SUD treatment, NCDHHS is prioritizing individuals with I/DD as beneficiaries of this funding.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Giving back is a lesson LCPS students ace every Christmas
Give a bunch of fifth graders $500 and take them to a big-box store full of gift possibilities and what happens? If these are Christel Perry’s fifth graders, they turn into Santa’s helpers with one mission: showing Christmas kindness.
Going to college? First-year students have advice for you
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.
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.