A longtime provider of allergy and asthma relief is closing its doors on February 17, 2022. Seaboard Allergy and Asthma Clinic, located at 905 N. Queen Street in Kinston has been serving Kinston and surrounding counties for over 30 years.
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USDA Invests $161 Million to Support Local Businesses, Create Good-Paying Jobs and Strengthen the Economy in North Carolina
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the Department is investing $161 million to help a diverse rural America keep resources and wealth right at home in North Carolina through job training, business expansion and technical assistance.
Lenoir County restaurant inspections
The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
Food and nutrition services participants can now use benefits for online purchases at four additional grocery stores
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced the Food and Nutrition Services program has expanded participation in the FNS Online Purchasing Program from seven retailers to 11. FNS recipients can access these 11 retailers online to make food purchases with their Electronic Benefit Transfer cards.
Lenoir County building permits
The following building permits were issued in Lenoir County:
NCDHHS launches new division of child and family well-being
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced the launch of the Division of Child and Family Well-Being to help achieve its vision of children who are healthy and who thrive in safe, stable and nurturing families, schools and communities.
Golden LEAF announces $1.7M in funding, hears presentations on federal funding opportunities
Today, the Golden LEAF Board of Directors awarded $1,080,800 in funding to support projects through the Open Grants Program and $562,678 in increased Disaster Recovery Grant Program funding.
Shark Tank success Cousins Maine Lobster will be in Kinston on Sunday
On Sunday, February 6, 2022, Cousins Maine Lobster will be at Mother Earth Brewing in downtown Kinston. Listed below is the event shared from Mother Earth Brewing’s Facebook page.
Long time Sheriff Lemmie Smith to retire, interim Sheriff to be selected
Greene County Sheriff Lemmie Smith confirmed with Neuse News that he will be retiring. On the Greene County Board of County Commissioners Agenda for Monday, February 7, 2022, under the County Managers report, there is an agenda item for a new Interim Sheriff appointment.
Everlasting Picnic presented to Mary's Kitchen
Smart Kinston City Project Foundation is happy to announce the presentation to Jim Godfrey of Mary's Kitchen with the original oil painting by smART Artist Seraphim Smith of the "Everlasting Picnic" or, a Southern version of the Last Supper.
Nurses Lane is recommended name for new road
The Kinston City Council passed a unanimous motion to recommend Nurses Lane as the name of the new road near Airport Road, where the Doctor’s Drive extension takes a right turn.
Second rabid raccoon found in Kinston
The Lenoir County Health Department (LCHD) has received confirmation from the North Carolina State Laboratory that another raccoon within the Kinston city limits has tested positive for rabies.
Greene County upgrades EMS service to Paramedic Level.
Beginning on February 1, 2022, Greene County Emergency Services will upgrade their Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to the Paramedic level.
Jones County Manager stepping down, to assume ONWASA CEO role
Franky Howard will step down next month as Jones County Manager and assume the role of CEO for ONWASA, the primary water utility in Onslow County. His career with Jones County started in 2005 as the Agriculture Field Crops Agent with the NC Cooperative Extension Service. In 2007, Howard was the youngest County Manager in the state. “There is no doubt that he will continue to do great things in his future endeavors, just as he has done for Jones County,” said County Commissioner April Aycock. “No matter who his replacement is, that person will definitely have some big shoes to fill.”
Woodington student repeats as LCPS Spelling Bee champ
Woodington Middle School seventh grader Wesley Vernon repeated as winner of the annual LCPS Spelling Bee winner Tuesday night, coming out on top in a contest with 13 other school spelling champs by, appropriately enough, correctly spelling the word “ouster.”
Jones County Public Schools announces interim principal for Jones Senior High School
According to Jones County Public Schools Mrs. Denise Taylor has been approved as the interim principal at Jones Senior High School by the Board of Education.
Elizabeth Jo Gandee named to Mars Hill University Dean's List
Elizabeth Jo Gandee of Kinston is one of 362 students named to the Honor Roll of the Academic Dean at Mars Hill University for the fall 2021 semester
Neuse Quilters Guild donates charity quilts
The Red Cross picked up all of the charity quilts from Neuse Quilters Guild at Spilman Memorial Baptist Church, and delivered them to tornado victims in Kentucky. 39 quilts, 1 jacket, and 50 dishcloths were picked up by The Red Cross.
Application window open for $350M to expand internet access in rural N.C.
Qualified internet service providers and electric membership cooperatives providing internet service can now apply for up to $350 million in grants to expand broadband infrastructure in North Carolina and get more people connected to high-speed internet.
West Pharmaceutical Services to invest more than $70 million in Kinston expansion
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. [NYSE: WST], a global leader in innovative solutions for injectable drug administration, will create approximately 70 jobs in Lenoir County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest more than $70 million over the next few years to expand its manufacturing operation in Kinston.