Lenoir Community College was honored this week with a visit with Jorge Archila, the Consulate General of Guatemala in Raleigh and other members of the consulate as they toured LCC’s Latino Education Center.
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Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Cooking with Tammy: Don’t Judge a Tomato by Its’ Color
When visiting your local Farmer’s Market and roadside stands, be sure to seek out the Heirloom tomatoes like German Johnson or Purple Cherokees, they are often the ugliest tomatoes but they also often the tastiest!!
Farmers Market update for July 16, 2022
Market open between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm Tuesday and Saturday
Ace Academy students learn to code with drones and explore careers in aviation
Lenoir County Public School students took part in Ace Academy, LCPS’s summer learning program designed to acquaint middle and high school students with aviation-related occupations. Ace Academy is based in the Lenoir Community College Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing Center.
‘Empowering’ school leader Phillippe honored as LCPS Principal of the Year
You might find Patrick Phillippe picking up trash around the school grounds, sweeping the floors, tending to a garbage can in the cafeteria, but he’s not the handyman at Woodington Middle School. He’s the principal.
Event: Guilford Performance Textiles by Lear hosting Job Fair
Event: Guilford Performance Textiles by Lear hosting Job Fair
Help wanted: Guildford Performance Textiles by Lear - Knitting and Maintenance
Help wanted: Guildford Performance Textiles by Lear - Knitting and Maintenance
Snow Hill Police Department: Stabbing leads to arrest
On 07/10/2022 Snow Hill Police Department, assisted by Greene County Sheriff's Office, responded to a private residence on West Greene Street to investigate a reported assault. Chief Smith arrived on scene and discovered a stabbing victim who was treated promptly by Greene County EMS, and was subsequently transported to Vidant Medical Center.
CNBC Names North Carolina as America’s Top State for Business in 2022
RALEIGH: CNBC has named North Carolina as America’s Top State for Business in 2022. This morning, Governor Roy Cooper joined CNBC’s Scott Cohn at the Oceanic at the Crystal Pier in Wrightsville Beach for a live broadcast where the winner was revealed.
Eastern Eye Care in Snow Hill is accepting new patients
Eastern Eye Care in Snow Hill offers over 40 years of experience, providing eye care to the residents of Greene County and surrounding areas. They are currently accepting new patients! With an emphasis on patient-centered care, Eastern Eye Care tailors each visit to ensure every person who walks through their doors is receiving the highest quality of care.
Monique Sumner: Teen Library volunteers help create summer fun
An essential part of Neuse Regional Libraries success with Youth Programming is due to the enthusiasm and energy of our teen volunteers. Our dedicated teen library volunteers are especially active at their local libraries during the summer. Teen volunteers enjoy engaging with the community and assisting with our children's summer reading program while also participating in their own Teen Summer Reading Program.
Missing man believed to be in Greene County
Alex is believed to be in the Greene County area, but also has ties to the Kinston and Goldsboro areas. He is 6’4” and approximately 200 pounds. If you have any information about Alex please call GPD, 252-329-4300.
Greene County Board of Elections to establish One-Stop early voting at upcoming meeting
The Greene County Board of Elections will meet on Wednesday, July 20, in the Commissioners' Meeting Room at the Greene County Operations Center at 6 p.m. to establish the One-Stop early voting hours and locations for the general election in November 2022.
Governor Cooper Signs Two Bills, Vetoes Four Bills and Lets One Bill Become Law
RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law.
Four LCPS administrators in new roles for 2022-2023 school year
Three LCPS schools will open the 2022-2023 academic year under new leadership after the Lenoir County Board of Education approved principal and assistant principal assignments recommended by Superintendent Brent Williams on Monday night.
Woodington Middle School Principal named LCPS 2022-2023 Principal of the Year
Lenoir County Public Schools posted on their Facebook page, “Congratulations to Patrick Phillippe, principal of Woodington Middle School for the past eight years and, as of this morning, the LCPS Principal of the Year for 2022-2023.”
Perry and Humphrey secure funding for local projects
State Senator Jim Perry (R-Lenoir) and state Representative Chris Humphrey (R-Lenoir) announced several local initiatives that are set to receive funding in this latest round of state appropriations.
Governor Cooper signs 19 Bills into Law, including NC Farm Act of 2022
RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law:
John Hood: Three Education Facts You Should Know
I have strong opinions about education policy in North Carolina and beyond. Maybe you’ve noticed! I’ve also been researching and writing about the subject for a very long time. During my first stint as a newspaper reporter in 1986, I covered raucous debates about a potential merger of school districts in Nash County, Edgecombe County, Rocky Mount, and Tarboro. My first syndicated columns on education policy ran in state newspapers a few months later.