Showers and some storms are possible tonight, but a better threat for a few severe thunderstorms arrives later Thursday afternoon and into the early evening ahead of a cold front. The best chance for a severe storm will be inland Eastern NC.
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Supreme Choice Health Care gives away gas to home care aides
Supreme Choice Health Care gave up to $50 of gas to home care aides. The first 250 cars got up to $50 in free gas when they show their home care badge or have scrubs on.
Poultry shows and public sales suspended until further notice due to High Path Avian Influenza
State Veterinarian Mike Martin announced today that all North Carolina poultry shows, and public sales will be suspended due to the threat of highly pathogenic avian influenza.
Kids On Stage presents Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella
Kids On Stage presents Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, at the Greene County Wellness Center. You have 5 different opportunities to see this show. April 8 at 6:30 pm, April 9 at 1:30 pm, April 9 at 6:30 pm, April 10 at 2:30 pm, and lastly, April 10 at 6:30 pm. Doors will open 45 minutes before the show.
Greene County welcomes new business
On Tuesday morning, the North Carolina Global TransPark Economic Development Region held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Building Envelope Erection Services (BEES) at 1441 Nahunta Road in Snow Hill. “This is a great addition to the county,” said Senator Don Davis. “This is where we need to be right now as we are still coming out of difficult times. This is about growing the economy, and growing the county.”
Suddenlink to become Optimum by end of 2022
Parent company Altice USA announced the rebranding effort on Monday
“Optimum is one of the largest connectivity providers in the U.S., delivering Internet, TV, and mobile services to millions of people and small businesses across the country. And here is what becoming Optimum will mean for you:”
NWS: Severe weather potential Tuesday night through Thursday
The main threats will be isolated damaging wind gusts and large hail, though a tornado can't be ruled out.
Two additional turkey farms test positive for High Path Avian Influenza; discovered in the increased surveillance zone
Two additional commercial turkey operations in Johnston County have tested positive for High Path Avian Influenza. These farms were identified during increased surveillance following the first positive HPAI case and are located in the 10 kilometer or 6.2 mile zone identified as a result of that positive case.
Murphy Calls on USMC Commander to Drop Charges Against Special Forces Operators
Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) sent a letter to USMC Major General James F. Glynn urging him to drop manslaughter charges against two USMC special forces operators who were forced to defend themselves from a drunken aggressor while on deployment in December 2019.
LCC Seniors Showcase Artwork in Visual Arts Exhibition April 26
Lenoir Community College visual arts students Nigel Williams of Kinston and Chandon Williams of Snow Hill share more in common than their names and a visual arts degree. They both are graduating within a few months of each other, and both are pursuing their dream of creating amazing art.
February/March Buzzing Bee BT Awards-Delta Kappa Gamma
Lenoir County’s Sigma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma recently recognized outstanding beginning teachers in their third year of teaching for the months of February and March.
Greene County Board of Elections to Conduct Voting Machine Tests
The Greene County Board of Elections on Monday, April 4, 2022, and on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, will conduct logic and accuracy (L&A) tests on voting systems that will be used in the upcoming election on May 17, 2022.
Meet Todd Clark, women's soccer Head Coach for Lenoir Community College
Neuse News interviews Todd Clark, Head Coach for women’s soccer at Lenoir Community College.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenor County Register of Deeds:
Postpartum coverage extended to 12 months for NC Medicaid beneficiaries beginning April 1
Medicaid postpartum health care coverage will be extended from 60 days to 12 months for eligible people in North Carolina beginning April 1, 2022. Medicaid will also provide 12 months of continuous postpartum coverage to eligible people who are currently pregnant or gave birth between Feb. 1, 2022, and March 31, 2022.
Pipe Installation Closing Lenoir County Highway
Drivers who use U.S. 258 south of Kinston will need to take a detour early next week to allow N.C. Department of Transportation crews to safely perform maintenance work.
Kinston has a new centenarian
Happy birthday to Verda Mae Houston. Born in Richlands, this centenarian lived in Kinston most of her life.
ECWDB: Creating IT Workforce Readiness
Eastern Carolina Workforce Development Board (ECWDB) announces a new career development pathway, Grow with Google, for career seekers who are interested in a technology field occupation.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
SHP Announces 2022 Operation Drive to Live
With many schools celebrating prom season, and in conjunction with national Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the State Highway Patrol is conducting Operation Drive to Live. This annual campaign is aimed at reducing collisions involving teen drivers on our roadways.