The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is advising people to not eat or serve certain Jif brand peanut butter products that are being recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination.
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Local church spreads message of positivity to Lenoir County Public Schools during EOG testing
With End of Grade testing taking place, volunteers of Kinston First Pentecostal Holiness Church visited Lenoir County Schools to spread words of inspiration with signs carrying positive messages. “It is a blessing for us at Kinston First Pentecostal Holiness Church to encourage a few of the students and faculty at a couple of our Lenoir County Schools,” said Pastor Rogers.
NWS: Another round of heavy rain, severe weather possible today
Another round of showers and thunderstorms are expected to begin today and into the afternoon. A few storms could become severe, with the main threats being heavy rainfall and gusty winds.
Perry introduces Senate Bill to allow recall of members of Lenoir County Board of Education
On Monday, NC Senator Jim Perry (R-Lenoir, Wayne) introduced Senate Bill 767 to allow the recall of the Lenoir County Board of Education members. Prior to the introduction of the bill, Perry sent communication of his intent to the Lenoir County School Board and the Lenoir County Commissioners.
“What I'm not going to do is ignore the parents of our community when a significant number of them have reached out and expressed concern about their feelings of when their thoughts and concerns were dismissed and they had no system to address their grievances,” said Perry. “They felt ignored like they were not heard.”
Xi Beta Upsilon makes donations to Kinston nonprofits
Xi Beta Upsilon is one of the two Kinston chapters of Beta Sigma Phi. In 2021-2022, XBU made donations to Dementia Alliance, Homeless Shelter, Hope Restorations, and Department of Social Services — all in Kinston. On the national level, XBU donated to disaster relief, Burn Center, and the military.
Click It or Ticket Campaign Statewide Enforcement Campaign Kicks Off Today
Fasten your seatbelts - summer’s heating up, and so is the statewide Memorial Day Click It or Ticket enforcement campaign, which kicked off Monday, May 23.
Greene Central alumnus named Coach of the Year
The American Athletic Conference has announced the Coach of the Year for 2022. The honor went to Cliff Godwin of East Carolina University.
Reggie Bullock to donate $100,000 to Kinston Teens
The Dallas Mavericks congratulated Reggie Bullock for receiving the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award on their Twitter page. According to the post, Bullock will receive a $100,000 donation that he has chosen to give to Kinston Teens.
NWS: Periods of heavy rain today and tonight
A front pushing into the area combined with moisture lifting out of the Gulf of Mexico is expected to bring periods of heavy rain across parts of ENC this afternoon and evening.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Lenoir County Education Foundation, Inc. Superball Tournament returns
The Lenoir County Education Foundation, Inc. Annual Superball Golf Tournament will be held on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at the Kinston Country Club. Lunch starts at 11:30 and tee off at 12:30pm.
Bush Foundation grant to bring new books to Northwest library
A $5,000 grant from the Laura Bush Foundation will put hundreds of new books on the shelves of the media center at Northwest Elementary School, probably in time for the opening of the new school year in August.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Farmers Market update for May 21, 2022
Market open between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm Tuesday and Saturday
Rochelle Middle School collaborates on Kinston mural
Local artist Seraphim Smith is creating a mural that encompasses the waterBEST logo, the City of Kinston, and the children of the community. waterBEST reached out to Smith after seeing the Kinston Okra Mural on South Queen and Shine Street, and asked him to submit a drawing for a mural for the waterBEST Kinston building where they bottle their water.
Dr. Patrick Greene of Greene Central High School announced as 2022 Wells Fargo NC Principal of the Year
Dr. Patrick Greene, principal of Greene Central High School in Greene County, was named the 2022 Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year at an awards luncheon today in Cary.
Pink Hill hosts spring festival and classic car show
Downtown Pink Hill will be having its first Spring Festival with an exciting number of vendors.
Greene County High School Class of 2022 senior walk
Greene County High School seniors walked the halls of the five different Greene County schools dressed in their cap and gown. In addition to this tradition being a morale booster for the end of the school year, this also gives children a glimpse into what it will look like when they graduate.
Dr. Patrick Greene of Greene Central High School up for 2022 Wells Fargo NC Principal of the Year
This year’s Wells Fargo Principal of the Year receives $3,000 for personal use and $3,000 for his school. The winner and a guest or two educators of his choosing, also receives professional development by attending the Global Education Symposium in Boston in 2022, thanks to Education First, an engraved vase, a custom-made NC Principal of the Year signet ring from Jostens, and resources to help combat child hunger from No Kid Hungry NC.
Announcement: $500.00 scholarship opportunity
Calling all Lenoir County High School Seniors: Heading to college or the workforce? Here's an opportunity to share with the community how you can help Lenoir County through service.