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North Lenoir High School Drama Club Boosters present GREASE
The North Lenoir High School Drama Club Boosters present Grease at the Young H. Allen Auditorium at North Lenoir High School. The show dates are March 31, 2022 at 7:00 pm and April 1, 2022 at 7:00 pm, April 2, 2022 at 7:00pm and April 3, 2022 at 3:00pm. General admission tickets are available in advance, $10 and $6 for students, and will be $12 at the door. Please call (252) 527-9184 to purchase tickets.
NCDHHS: North Carolina Reports 40% Increase in Overdose Deaths in 2020 Compared to 2019; NCDHHS Continues Fight Against Overdose Epidemic
This stark increase during 2020 aligns with the increases experienced nationwide with the nation exceeding 100,000 deaths. In North Carolina, the number of drug overdose deaths — from illicit substances and/or medications — increased by nearly 1,000 deaths, from 2,352 in 2019 to 3,304 in 2020.
GCMS/GCHS HOSA Earns multiple titles
On March 8-10 students from Greene Central High School and Greene County Middle School participated in the State Competition for the North Carolina HOSA organization.
Lenoir County births
Birth certificate records obtained from the Lenoir County Register of Deeds database list the mother's maiden name. In some cases only one parent is listed:
Local historians hope to preserve Wyse Fork Battlefield
The proposed interstate from La Grange to Dover brings historians, the NC Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and the US Army Corp of Engineers together to balance preserving the history of Wyse Fork Battlefield with infrastructure progress.
Local church partners with Eastern NC Food Bank to provide resources for the community
The Macedonia FWB Church, at 648 Albrittons Road in Kinston, has teamed up with Eastern NC Food Bank to provide resources for those who are in need.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Lenoir County Highway Closing for Maintenance
A section of a Lenoir County highway is scheduled to close early next week while N.C. Department of Transportation crews do maintenance to a local bridge.
North Lenoir Fire and Rescue receives smoke alarm grant from Office of State Fire Marshal
On Friday, March 4th, North Lenoir Volunteer Fire & Rescue took delivery of 48 smoke detectors from the North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal. The smoke detectors were donated as part of the Office of the State Fire Marshal’s Smoke Alarm Canvassing Grant, a program designed to reduce fire deaths and injuries in high-risk fire areas.
Developmental Disabilities Awareness StoryWalk today
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and today we will celebrate our beloved friends and family who are differently abled with a special children’s book called “Just Ask”. Join us for some sunshine, warm weather, food and fun today at Greene County Sports Complex from 4pm-6pm.
NCDOT: Lenoir County Bridge to Close for Maintenance
A Lenoir County bridge is scheduled to close Monday while N.C. Department of Transportation crews perform maintenance.
Volunteers needed for statewide litter sweep
The N.C. Department of Transportation needs volunteers to help clean up trash along roads during the Adopt-A-Highway Fall Litter Sweep from April 16-30.
Lenoir County Commissioners pass Begging and Solicitation Ordinance
In the last meeting for February, the Lenoir County Commissioners approved a Begging and Solicitation Ordinance for Lenoir County.
Greene County Museum has annual Greene County School Art Show
The Greene County Museum is having its annual Greene County School Art Show. The regular museum hours are Tu-Th 11-4. They may be open on Fridays and Saturdays, but as they rely on volunteers on those days, it may be beneficial to call first to ensure they are open. The phone number is 252-747-1999. Visiting the exhibit anytime between 3/15 and 4/28 is encouraged.
NCDOT: Interstate 42 Coming to Eastern N.C. Corridor
The N.C. Department of Transportation has received federal approval to designate two bypass segments of U.S. 70 in Johnston, Wayne and Lenoir counties as Interstate 42.
Lenoir, Jones County included in $4.25M in COVID relief grants distributed to NC nonprofits
More than a year after the first North Carolina Healing Communities Fund grants were issued by the North Carolina Community Foundation, the fund has distributed $4.25 million to help provide critical resources for nonprofit organizations impacted by revenue loss and increased demand for services due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Law enforcement agencies stepping up patrols statewide for St. Patrick’s Day
On the eve of St. Patrick’s Day, state officials are reminding people to never drink and drive.
For the next week, law enforcement agencies statewide will increase patrols to keep impaired drivers off the roads during the St. Patrick’s Day “Booze It & Lose It” enforcement campaign.
North Carolina jobs and GDP economy fully recovered to pre-pandemic levels in 2021
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.
Attorney General josh Stein: Steer clear of scammers this tax season
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.