The tragedy that occurred last week at the school in Texas was horrific in every way, and our hearts go out to the many who are now suffering from this awful occurrence.
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GEC: Ending? This is only the Beginning
When this year’s graduating class of thirty-eight began as Freshmen(some in 2017, some 2018), they had no idea the challenges they would encounter throughout their high school years. Dealing with a pandemic, no normal school routine, abbreviated schedule, virtual classes, on-line classes, and mask mandates, they still managed to meet their goals and graduate.
Dr. Brandy Harrell: A conscious community
What is a conscious community? One would define a conscious community as a unified awareness of successes and challenges with respect to the expression of all in need. Living in a conscious community would promote wellness, equality and empowerment of individuals and families.
Greene County Middle School to receive Mr. Holland's Opus Foundations grant
Greene County Middle School announced this week that Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation has selected them to receive new band instruments. These instruments include three baritones, five flutes, three tenor saxophones, two bass clarinets, and five trombones.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Save the date! Summerfest 2022 kicks off on June 11, 2022
Kinston’s annual Summerfest kicks off on June 11, 2022 with a concert presented by Downtown Kinston Revitalization (DKR) at Pearson Park. Breadwine and Blooze, the band who performed during last year’s July 4th weekend fireworks display, will be returning to Kinston for an evening filled with food, vendors, and music.
American Ninja Warrior with competitor from Kinston airs on June 6, 2022
Kinston local Peyton Glover will be competing in the qualifier for American Ninja Warrior (ANW). ANW is a sports entertainment game show on NBC where thousands of competitors attempt to compete increasingly difficult obstacle courses across the United States.
Lenoir County restaurant inspections
The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
Greene Early College graduates receive big scholarships
Greene Early College held their annual award day ceremony where they announced the recipients of four different scholarships. Yahir Ponce, Dorien Sutton, Lorien Stocks, Madia Harris, and Monejah Rouse, together, received a total of $18,000.
Lenoir County line dancers win gold at Neuse River Senior Games
Lenoir County Line Dancers have won Gold at the Neuse River Senior Games six out of the last seven years. While most of the events were in-person, the line dancers submitted a video for their “Bootin Scootin Boogie” dance. They won Best in Show which means they will compete in the fall in the State Games.
Lenoir County Fair Jeep Affair donates to VFW and GI Joes of Kinston
Lenoir County Fairgrounds Jeep Affair posted the following on her Facebook Page: We are proud to announce the Lenoir County Fair Jeep Affair donated $1,000 to VFW of Kinston, NC and $1,000 to GI Joes of Kinston, NC. We truly appreciate our local Veterans
GEC trio earned degrees
Greene Early College classmates and alumni(2019) completed their degrees at Appalachian State University.
Maysville one of nineteen rural communities selected for Capacity Building Program
Nineteen rural communities from across the state have been selected to participate in a unique new program to increase their capacity to plan, implement, and manage economic development programs and opportunities.
MrBeast posts new video to TikTok of a chocolate factory
Jimmy Donaldson, otherwise known as MrBeast, posted an update of his chocolate factory on TikTok.
The deadline to apply for business recovery grants Is Wednesday, June 1
The deadline for businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic to apply for Phase 2 of the Business Recovery Grant Program (BRG) is Wednesday, June 1. BRG will issue a one-time payment to eligible North Carolina businesses that suffered an economic loss of at least 20 percent during the pandemic. BRG is funded by the federal American Rescue Plan. The N.C. Department of Revenue is administering the program.
Farmers Market update for May 28, 2022
Market open between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm Tuesday and Saturday
LCPS testing guru Corey honored as best in region
Brian Corey, director of testing and accountability for Lenoir County Public Schools, is winner of the 2022 Clyde Davis RAC 5 Testing Coordinator of the Year Award, an honor bestowed by his peers across a 19-county region in southeastern North Carolina.
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission investigates dead fish in Contentnea Creek
“I am aware that there are many reports of dead fish along the banks of the Contentnea Creek in Snow Hill. I have seen them also.” Derek Burress - Greene County Commissioner
NWS: Hazardous traveling conditions today for the start of Memorial Day Weekend
Hazardous traveling conditions today for the start of Memorial Day Weekend We can expect multiple rounds of scattered to numerous thunderstorms, some strong to severe, across much of eastern North Carolina beginning mid-morning through late tonight.
NWS: Severe Weather Threat Today and Tonight
The risk of large hail appears lower. Additionally, the timing of strong to potentially severe thunderstorms now appears to stretch from mid-morning through tonight, with a couple of rounds of thunderstorms forecast.