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North Lenoir High 1st Semester Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll
Congratulations to these North Lenoir Students!
NWS: Winter Storm Watch now in effect for much of Eastern NC
Chances continue to increase that our area will be impacted by significant ice, sleet, and snow beginning as early as late Thursday night, and peaking Friday into Friday night.
NWS: Morehead City winter storm briefing
There is still some uncertainty with exact ice, sleet, snow amounts, which we will continue to fine tune over the next few days.
Lenoir County Emergency Services, Lenoir County Department of Social Services officials warn a significant winter weather event potentially happening later this week
Lenoir County Emergency Services (LCES) and Lenoir County Department of Social Services officials are warning a significant winter weather event is potentially happening later this week, specifically on Friday and Saturday. There could be power outages and hazardous road conditions as a result of this winter weather event. Officials from LCES and the Department of Social Services are advising Lenoir County residents to prepare NOW for this event.
UPDATED INFORMATION: NCDOT Seeking Small, Disadvantaged Businesses
Small, women-owned and disadvantaged business owners wanting to learn how to compete for state transportation contracts are invited to attend a free workshop Feb. 5 in Forsyth County.
National Weather Service says confidence growing for significant sleet, ice Friday
There is the potential for severe icing across portions of Eastern NC. However, how deep and far north and west a developing warm layer progresses above the surface will dictate whether the wintry precipitation is freezing rain or sleet.
Meet Paige Petticrew: Horticulture Agent for Lenoir County
Paige Petticrew is the new Agriculture - Horticulture Extension Agent for Lenoir County. She lives in Pikeville with her husband, two dogs, and several chickens.
Humphrey appointed by NC House Speaker to Oversight and Study Committees
On Friday, North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore appointed Rep. Chris Humphrey (R-Lenoir) to serve on the Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee.
All 100 North Carolina Counties Sign On to $26 Billion Opioid Agreement
Attorney General Josh Stein, the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners, and the North Carolina League of Municipalities today announced a major milestone – all 100 North Carolina counties and 45 largest municipalities have signed on to the $26 billion multistate agreement with the nation’s three major pharmaceutical distributors – Cardinal, McKesson, and AmerisourceBergen – and Johnson & Johnson over the companies’ role in creating and fueling the nationwide opioid crisis.
Governor Cooper proclaims January as blood donation month
Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed January as Blood Donation Month in North Carolina, encouraging people who are healthy and eligible to sign up to donate blood during the severe blood shortage.
City of Kinston building permits
The following building permits were issued in the City of Kinston:
SNHU Announces Fall 2021 Dean's List
It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Fall 2021 Dean's List.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Applications for 4-Year Golden LEAF Scholarship due March 1, 2022
The Golden LEAF Scholarship application for the 2022-2023 academic year is now available at CFNC.org. A total of 215 awards will be offered to first-time recipients from qualifying rural and economically distressed or tobacco-dependent counties. Applications are due March 1, 2022.
Latest Winter Weather Advisories for our area
In the Winter Weather Advisory area, we anticipate a brief period of a wintry mix (freezing rain, sleet, light snow) early Sunday that could be hazardous to travel before transitioning to rain, which may be heavy at times, by late Sunday morning through the afternoon.
GCMS Honor Roll/ Principals List
Congratulations to the following GCMS Honor Roll/ Principals List students!
Habitat to hold Blessing of the Build to kick off Lenoir County project
Habitat for Humanity of Goldsboro-Wayne is scheduled to hold a Blessing of the Build ceremony on Monday, Jan. 17, to kick off its Lenoir County Build 2022 project. The ceremony, which should only last about 15 minutes, will begin at 10AM and will be at the Habitat job site at 925 McCaskill Dr., Kinston.
Jones County included in Parks and Recreation Trust Fund Grants will fund projects across North Carolina
The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources announced that the N.C. Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) Authority has approved $28.6 million in capital improvement projects and land acquisitions for state parks and an additional $13.6 million in grants to fund 41 local parks and recreation projects across the state.
Governor Cooper urges preparation in advance of winter storm and signs state of emergency
Governor Roy Cooper is urging people across North Carolina to prepare for a significant incoming winter storm and has signed a state of emergency in advance of the storm’s arrival.