Jones County Public Libraries made the following announcement on their Facebook page: The Maysville Public Library is getting an update! Stay connected to see the upgrades we're making and the final reveal.
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Evelyn’s Boutique will open on March 17, 2022
Evelyn’s Boutique announced on their Facebook page that they are reopening.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Kinston High Sophomore Gabrielle Smith named Miss Neuse 2022
Kinston High Sophomore Gabrielle Smith was named Miss Neuse 2022 on Saturday evening. The scholarship pageant sponsored by Hugo Fire and Rescue was held in front of a packed Kinston Lenoir County Performing Arts Center crowd. Runner-ups and other award winners are listed here.
Masks to become optional in state agencies starting March 7
Based on improving trends with COVID-19, masks will become optional in most state agencies and facilities beginning March 7. This coincides with updates to guidance from state health officials based on the emerging science and evidence to best protect North Carolinians.
Snow Hill Primary announces Terrific Kids
Snow Hill Primary gives out a weekly award called "Terrific Kid" awards. Each teacher at SHP chooses a student who has been responsible, shows great character, or has reached a personal goal.
2022 candidate update for Jones County
The statewide primary is Tuesday, May 17, 2022. During this election, voters can choose which candidates they prefer to be on the general election ballot in November. The candidate filing period ended at 12:00 pm on March 4, 2022.
2022 Election candidate update for Greene County
The statewide primary is Tuesday, May 17, 2022. During this election, voters can choose which candidates they prefer to be on the general election ballot in November. The candidate filing period ended at 12:00 pm on March 4, 2022.
2022 Election candidate update for Lenoir County
The statewide primary is Tuesday, May 17, 2022. During this election, voters can choose which candidates they prefer to be on the general election ballot in November. The candidate filing period ended at 12:00 pm on March 4, 2022.
Procession for La Grange Town Council member and former Fire Chief David "Pumper" Holmes
Procession for La Grange Town Council member and former Fire Chief David "Pumper" Holmes.
Lenoir Community College-Jones County Campus announces Barber Program
Lenoir Community College-Jones County Campus Barber Program is now open. Start date for this class will be 21 March @9am. Classes will be held everyday Monday-Friday from 9am-6pm.
Update: Shooting/Murder Investigation
On Monday, February 28th, 2022, members of the Kinston Police Department filed a Juvenile Petition on a 17 year old Kinston resident for the involvement in the murder of Michael Mills and shooting of two others on January 26th, 2022
Greene County Operations Center ribbon cutting ceremony
Greene County held a the Grand Opening and ribbon cutting of the newly renovated Greene County Operations Center at 312 SE Second Street, Snow Hill, NC, on March 2, 2022.
Restrooms at Pearson Park are underway
Downtown Kinston Revitalization, formerly Pride of Kinston, posted the following on their Facebook Page. “How exciting! Restrooms at Pearson Park are underway! Thanks to our Woodmen Lodge 46 for making this possible!”
LCPS Teacher of the Year finalists discovered desire to help early on
They were teachers long before they began their teaching careers, and that fact may help explain why the three of them are finalists for the title of LCPS Teacher of the Year for 2022-2023.
17 educators chosen as their school's Teacher of the Year
Congratulations to the 17 educators chosen as their school's Teacher of the Year. We got them together Thursday for a group photograph and will honor them formally at the district's Employee Recognition Banquet in April.
La Grange Town Council member, former Fire Chief, passes away
La Grange Fire Department announced on their social media page they lost a fine man and friend in David Holmes. Holmes was a retired La Grange Fire Chief, an active La Grange Captain and an active La Grange Town Council member.
NCGTPEDR partners with Infinitylink Communications
North Carolina Global TransPark Economic Development Region (NCGTPEDR) announced a partnership with Infinity Communications after receiving a 29.9 million grant to expand broadband in Lenoir County.
Dr. Patrick Miller announces retirement from Greene County Schools
At the February 28 meeting of the Greene County Board of Education, Dr. Patrick C. Miller, superintendent of Greene County Schools, announced his retirement effective June 30, 2022. Dr. Miller has served Greene County as superintendent since 2008 and has been an employee of Greene County Schools for 29 years, beginning as the choral director at Greene Central High School in 1993.
Updated 2022 Election candidate list for Jones County
Candidate filing for the 2022 statewide primary and rescheduled municipal elections resumed at 8 a.m. Thursday, February 24, and will run through noon March 4, 2022. List is updated as of February 28, 2022 at 11:00 am.