The Greene County Board of Education will have a special meeting to consider COVID-19 protocols in the schools on Monday, February 14, 2022 at 10:30 a.m., at Greene County Board of Education Office.
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Governor Cooper honors North Carolina’s Black STEM leaders during Black History month
Today, Governor Roy Cooper recognized North Carolina’s African American leaders and organizations in the science, technology, engineering and math fields for their critical work.
South Lenoir senior a state nominee for U.S. Presidential Scholars honor
Natalie Dail is an artist at heart, but as a top student at South Lenoir High School, she can do the math. Out of approximate 3.6 million high school seniors expected to graduate nationwide this year, only 5,000 are candidates in the 2022 United States Presidential Scholars Program. And Natalie Dail is among that one-tenth of 1 percent.
Governor Cooper Encourages NC Families to File Federal Income Taxes to Access Full Benefits of the Child Tax Credit
With tax season quickly approaching, North Carolina families are encouraged to file their federal income taxes to ensure they access their full, expanded Child Tax Credit, as well as other federal benefits. Many families received about half of their tax credit payments in monthly payments in 2021 but will receive the rest of the money they are owed by filing their federal income taxes this year.
Parrott Art Students Win National Recognition
Parrott Academy’s student artists have had their works chosen in record numbers for publication in the “Celebrating Art Anthology Fall 2021.” This annual compendium of excellence in student art is sponsored by the Blick Art Materials company, a national leader in art supplies.
Magic Mile Media and Neuse News announce spring and summer internship opportunities
Neuse News and Magic Mile Media’s popular internship program is back and now there are TWO opportunities to participate. A limited amount of candidates will be accepted. Last year we only chose one intern per session. Apply early! The spring session will take place between March 7 - May 13. The summer session will take place between May 16 - July 29. Click here for more details and the application form.
Come experience Virtual Reality at your local library
The next time you visit your local library, you might be surprised at some of the technologies that are becoming available to the public. Virtual Reality is still a relatively new technology that has become more popular over the past few months,
Interim sheriff not named at Greene County Commissioners meeting
At the Greene County Commissioner’s meeting, an interim Sheriff was not selected. As Sheriff Lemmie Smith will still be serving Greene County until February 28, 2022, an interim sheriff cannot be chosen until the March 7, 2022 Greene County Commissioners meeting. From March 1-7, 2022, the chief deputy will be the acting sheriff.
New Leader Named to N.C. Global TransPark as Executive Director Retires
The North Carolina Global TransPark in Kinston has new leadership after the park’s Executive Director John Rouse announced his retirement last week.
Seaboard Allergy and Asthma Clinic to close after more than 30 years
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.
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.