Greene County Health Care CEO Doug Smith has announced his retirement from the organization he has led for 26 years. His retirement is effective May 6, 2022.
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2022 Virtual Jabberwock Scholarship Pageant: A Crimson & Cream Royal Affair
The Kinston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. will present its 2022 Virtual Jabberwock Scholarship Pageant on April 23, 2022, via zoom. This year’s theme is “A Crimson & Cream Royal Affair”. Twelve high school students from Lenoir and Greene Counties will compete for the Mr./Miss Jabberwock Title.
The 82nd Annual Coastal Plains Livestock Show and Sale
The 82nd Annual Coastal Plains Livestock Show and Sale has come and gone, but it was one to remember! Our participation numbers were up by 60 percent and the youth were engaged in the event like never before
Greene County Sheriff's Office announces passing of former Deputy Jesse King
The Greene County Sheriff's Office is sad to announce that former Deputy Jesse King passed away April 19th 2022 at Vidant Hospital in Greenville.
Greene County DSS releases balloons in honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Greene County Department of Social Services (DSS) held a child abuse awareness memorial ceremony on April 20, 2022. The memorial ceremony and balloon release were held at the Greene County Courthouse.
UScellular celebrates Earth Day with Boys & Girls Clubs of Coastal Plain Lenoir County
During the company’s eight annual “Month of Giving,” UScellular associates will celebrate Earth Day by taking part in a variety of volunteer opportunities across eastern North Carolina.
Amy Edwards Inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
Amy Edwards of Kinston, North Carolina, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Edwards was initiated at Campbell University.
Team Henry walked for Parkinson's Awareness at UNC Lenoir Health Care
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month. Parkinson's is said to be one of the fastest growing neurological condition in the world. At this time, there is no cure.
Recipients of the 2022 Governor's Volunteer Service Award
The North Carolina Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service has selected the following from Greene County to receive the 2022 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award: Max Andrews, Linda Dunn, Nell Chadwick, Jerome Cooper, Lorien Stocks, Madia Harris, and Gerald Beaman.
National Donate Life Month encourages Americans to register as an organ donor
Yvette is a volunteer and a bus driver, Scott is a video production professional, Sandra is a minister and professor, Kacey is a Columbine High School shooting survivor and busy mom. These individuals seemingly have little in common but each of their lives has been changed by organ and tissue donation.
2022 N.C. strawberry season underway
With the arrival of spring and warmer weather, strawberry farms are opening for shoppers and, undoubtedly, strawberry lovers are ready for local berries.
Realo: 40 years of service to the Kinston community
Realo Discount Drugs on S. Queen Street in Kinston, has been locally owned and operated since 1982 when the first store was opened in Kinston.
Business Brief: UScellular names Mark Blomefield Sales Manager for Kinston location
UScellular has appointed Mark Blomefield to sales manager for the company’s Kinston location at 4140 Vernon Ave. In this role, Blomefield is responsible for leading his team of wireless technology experts to help customers select the devices, plans and consumer electronics to best meet their needs. Blomefield has eight years of wireless experience.
Middle Man Liquidators opens in Pink Hill, still doing FB Lives
Middle Man Liquidators was started in March 2021 by Dale and Lisa Best as an idea to do Facebook Lives to sell products online. Their business grew fast and within a couple of months, they outgrew the storage building in their front yard.
City of Kinston building permits
The following building permits were issued in the City of Kinston:
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Inducts New Members
The following people recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.
Neuse Quilter's Guild donates to Ukraine
Wilmington bound! Thank you to Norma Daniels and Frank Daniels who are today delivering the quilts, blankets, clothes, toiletries, and other supplies for shipment for the people of Ukraine! Norma and other members of the Neuse Quilters Guild
Greene County Board of Elections needs opinions on One-Stop early voting
The Greene County Board of Elections would like your opinion on the One-Stop early voting hours and locations for the general election in 2022. The public is welcome to provide comments. These comments are vital for the Board of Elections to decide on a One-Stop plan.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
GEC Student Earns his Eagle Scout
Sawyer Wurdock, a Greene Early College junior, recently received the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest achievement in the Scouting world. Attended by family, friends and fellow scouts, the official ceremony was held Saturday, April 10, at Hull Road Free Will Baptist Church.