The first reported case of COVID-19 in Jones County was April 7, 2020. Today, we are pleased to announce that there are ZERO reported cases of COVID-19.
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Jones County 2022 Countywide Revaluation
Important information regarding the revaluation notices real property owners should have received in the mail over the past few days.
Watch for Me NC Announces 2022 Partners, including Kinston
Twenty-two communities will soon benefit from participation in Watch for Me NC, a comprehensive pedestrian and bicycle safety program aimed at reducing bicycle and pedestrian crashes and fatalities in North Carolina.
Hawk's nest closed after seven years
Hawk’s Nest owner Judy Johnson posted the following on Facebook to announce the closing of the restaurant Hawk’s Nest located at 100 S Queen Street in Kinston.
Parrott sophomores win Governor’s School audition
Two Parrott Academy sophomores have been accepted into the NC Governor’s School in dance after completing applications and submitting audition videos.
Lenoir County Sheriff Narcotics Unit makes La Grange drug arrest
On March 11, 2022, James Keith HILL of LaGrange, North Carolina was arrested, pursuant to a narcotics investigation conducted by the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit.
First in their division: Kinston High Competes in the regional NC Science and Engineering Fair
Three groups from Kinston High went and competed in the Regional NC Science and Engineering Fair. All three groups placed 1st in their division.
Greene County Schools appoints Frank Creech as new superintendent
With a unanimous vote, The Greene County Board of Education selected Dr. Frank Creech as the next superintendent at their meeting this evening. An experienced education leader, Dr. Creech will succeed outgoing superintendent, Dr. Patrick Miller, and will assume responsibilities on July 1, 2022.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
82nd Annual Coastal Plains Junior Livestock Show and Sale
The 82nd Coastal Plains Junior Livestock Show and Sale is right around the corner, and we want to invite everyone to join us on April 18th and 19th at the Lenoir County Livestock Arena.
Pitt County woman celebrates $100,000 scratch-off win purchased in Kinston
Rita Roberson of Grifton tried her luck on a $20 scratch-off ticket and won a $100,000 prize. Roberson bought her lucky $2,000,000 Diamond Dazzler ticket from EZ Pass Tobacco & Vape on Phillips Road in Kinston. She arrived at lottery headquarters Wednesday to collect her prize and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, took home $71,016.
Children's Village Academy announces Principal's List and Honor Roll
Children's Village Academy 3rd nine weeks honors
Greene County Middle School Q3 Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following Greene County Middle School students.
FCC designates '988' as 3-digit number for National Suicide Prevention hotline
On July 16, 2020, the Federal Communications Commission adopted rules to establish 988 as the new, nationwide, 3-digit phone number for Americans in crisis to connect with suicide prevention and mental health crisis counselors.
Top finishes in regionals send 26 students to state Science Fair
Twenty-six LCPS students and their 20 projects are moving on the 2022 Virtual NC Science and Engineering Fair after top finishes in regional competition.
Amazon Job fair held at Lenoir Community College
Samara Taft, Director of WIOA Title I Programs/NCWorks Career Center Manager discusses the Amazon Job Fair event held at Lenoir Community College. Neuse News announced Amazon was coming to Kinston, NC in December.
Greene Central student accepted into Governor's School
Greene Central’s Sidney Ramsey has been accepted into the Governor's School. Ramsey will go to Governor's School East, which is located at Meredith College. Governor's School is a 4-week summer residential program to prepare students for college. This program is for gifted and talented rising seniors.
South Lenoir student accepted into Governor's School
South Lenoir High School Junior, Sydney McLawhorn has been accepted into Governor School West. She will be focusing on mathematics at Winston- Salem State University.
Kinston High student accepted into Governor's School
Janae Brown has been accepted into the Governor’s School and will be focusing on the area of theatre.