The N.C. Department of Transportation will install an all-way stop at a Greene County intersection to improve safety.
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Lenoir County All-Way Stop coming Tuesday
SEVEN SPRINGS – The state Transportation Department will install an all-way stop at a Lenior County crossroads to improve safety.
State Highway Patrol graduates 21 New Troopers
The State Highway Patrol swore in 21 new troopers at a ceremony held for the 156th Basic Highway Patrol School. The ceremony ended 25 weeks of demanding courses aimed at preparing these new troopers for a meaningful career of service to the state of North Carolina.
Lenoir County Sheriff Office: Drug arrest in southern Lenoir County
On August 13, 2022, the Lenoir County Sheriff's Narcotics and Criminal Investigations Units executed a search warrant at the residence of Jason Hill on Jessie T. Bryan Road. This search warrant was part of an ongoing drug and criminal violation case. They were assisted in the investigation by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration.
Golden LEAF announces $3.3 million in funding at August Board meeting
On August 4, 2022, the Golden LEAF Board of Directors awarded $445,582 in funding to support projects through the Open Grants Program and $1,382,782.18 to support rural broadband to community anchor institutions through MCNC. The Golden LEAF Board approved $127,534 in funding for the NC Rural Center to administer the Rural Internship Initiative as part of the Golden LEAF Scholarship Program. The Golden LEAF Board also awarded $1,365,000 in funding for projects through the Flood Mitigation Program.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed witht he Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
La Grange Public Library Gears Up for Fall Program Rollout
The past six weeks at the La Grange Public Library have been bursting with adventures in outer space and back in time during this year’s 2022 Summer Reading Program. The La Grange Public Library had a total of 87 registered participants who read a combined 34, 675 minutes. Children that read at least 600 minutes received a gift card to Ava Rae’s Ice Cream Shoppe in La Grange.
Farmers Market update for August 13, 2022
Market open between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm Tuesday and Saturday
Wayne Community College announces Spring 2022 President’s and Dean’s Lists
Wayne Community College has honored 257 students for outstanding academic achievement in the spring 2022 semester. The college recognizes the students listed below as having earned a place on its President’s or Dean’s lists.
NCDOT, SHP Stress Move Over Law
The Move Over Law requires drivers to change lanes when passing a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights. But drivers aren’t always adhering to the law, and that can cause life-altering situations.
100 Fit Females and Kinston Community Health Center promote women’s health
Dr. Lin Dawson’s (former New England Patriot and Kinston High School standout) daughter, Jelyse Dawson is teaming up with the Kinston Community Health Center to increase health outcomes this Saturday at the Community Health & Wellness Fair in downtown Kinston.
Greene County Sheriff's Office announces new non-emergency numbers
Greene County Sheriff's Office announces new non-emergency numbers
Lenoir and Jones counties 4-H explore Raleigh to learn about food production
4-H members from Lenoir and Jones counties recently explored food production, food safety, food distribution, and food science during a day of tours and activities in Raleigh.
2022 N.C. high school graduates enrolling in community college could receive tuition assistance through Longleaf Commitment Grant
Students in North Carolina who graduated high school in 2022 are eligible to have tuition and fees covered at any of the state’s 58 community colleges through the Longleaf Commitment Grant. The grant provides between $700 – $2,800 to recent high school graduates to cover the cost of tuition and fees for up to two years at a North Carolina Community College. 2022 high school graduates in North Carolina are eligible for the grant money to use for current and subsequent semesters through Fall 2024.
Help Wanted: Neuse News Sports Freelancers
Neuse News Sports is seeking sports enthusiasts interested in middle school, high school and college sports coverage for Lenoir, Greene and Jones counties. Our Freelancers (a.k.a. stringers) will be independent contractors supervised by the Neuse News Sports Editor, who will coordinate coverage of local area games and events.
Greene County Sheriff's Office requests public assistance
The Greene County Sheriff's Office is requesting assistance from the public in reference to two breaking and entering investigations in the Shine Area.
UNC Health Lenoir welcomes 2022 new graduate nurses
We recently welcomed six New Graduate Nurses to the team! We are excited to have them join our team!
Resource fair event held at Grainger Stadium to Defeet Poverty
Greene Lamp partnered with Samaritan's Feet to bring 1,600 pairs of shoes for children, adults, and seniors to Kinston as part of their Defeeting Poverty Community Resource Fair. The resource fair is being held at Grainger Stadium, in the parking lot until 1:00 pm.
Rural Teacher Leadership Network Includes five educators from LCPS
Five LCPS teachers have been selected to join North Carolina’s Rural Teacher Leadership Network, an ongoing effort to create a capable and diverse community of rural educators with a focus on equity, trauma-informed practice and teacher leadership.