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North Carolina’s economy fully returned to the employment level it enjoyed before the COVID-19 pandemic sent the world into an economic recession, state economists said Monday. The state’s economy recovered to pre-pandemic employment levels in July of 2021 and the GDP even earlier, and the state’s economy continues to grow despite concerns of inflation and high gas prices.
It’s tax season, which means scammers are out in full force looking to take advantage of hardworking North Carolinians. Each year, my office hears from North Carolinians struggling to file their taxes while fending off fraudsters. Tax scams put people’s money and personal information at risk, but my office is here to help you avoid them. Here are some tips to help you file your taxes safely.
The following inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office:
The Lenoir County Historical Association will be hosting their annual reverse drawing event on Friday, March 18th 2022. There are 500 printed tickets available for $20 which includes a meal and a chance to win eight giveaways of $20-$100, and a final giveaway of $1000. The drive thru dinner plate pick up begins at 5:30 pm while the drawing begins at 7:00pm.
Listed below are the upcoming government meetings for Jones, Greene, and Lenoir Counties.
Jones County property owners will soon receive notification of new values of properties.
The Down East Wood Ducks announced today they will be hosting a neutral site high school soccer game between the Arendell Parrott Academy Patriots and the North Lenoir Hawks on Monday, March 14.
Neuse News visited Small Town Market on the opening day. The shop is located at 211-C N Herritage Street in Kinston and will feature different vendors.
The biggest threat remains severe weather both ahead of and along the cold front from early Saturday morning through Saturday afternoon.
Greene Early College’s philosophy has always been to give back to the community through service to other schools, community organizations, and churches in any way possible. Jacinta Blow, a GEC senior, used her passion for the game of basketball to give back.
When parents are stressed and tired, raising children can be even harder. The better you take care of yourself, the better you can take care of your children.
On Saturday, March 12 at 1 p.m. the All-County Chorus concert featuring 250 elementary, middle and high school students from all LCPS schools will perform at the Kinston-Lenoir County Performing Arts Center (PAC) on the campus of Kinston High School.
The Awards Day ceremony for the North Lenoir High School Class of 2022 will be held Thursday, May 19, at 9 a.m. in the school auditorium.
“There will be a special meeting Monday the 14th at 8:30 a.m. to approve the bond for the newly appointed Sheriff. The swearing-in ceremony is to take place immediately afterward.” Burress posted on his Facebook page.
Southeastern North Carolina has a unique opportunity this fall to leverage an available $11 million to be awarded by the Golden LEAF Foundation for projects that will boost job creation and economic investment, workforce preparedness, and agriculture.
I’m asking the citizens of Lenoir County to embrace a new face, a new vision, and a new hope by voting for me, Brooketah C. Banks as Clerk of Court for Lenoir County. Let’s ensure “The Can” that became “I Can” will now become “We Can” as we vote “Banks for Change” on November 8, 2022.
North Carolina has reached an all time high with the price of gas due to inflation and the Russian-Ukraine conflict. According to AAA, the national average has not been this high since July 2008 and could increase further over the next week.
Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed March 6-12 as Severe Weather Preparedness Week and is urging North Carolinians to prepare for severe weather that’s common during spring months.
The Greene County Board of Commissioners voted to select Matt Sasser as the interim sheriff until the upcoming election in November. Sasser replaces Sheriff Lemmie Smith.
