Governor Roy Cooper directed $14.5 million in new federal funding to further support postsecondary students in completing their degree or credential and to support beginning teachers as they start a new academic year.
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North Carolina's Southeast approves 23 product development grant awards
North Carolina’s Southeast has approved 23 applications from its Product Development Fund. The funds, which will boost the development and enhancement of industrial sites and shell buildings across the Southeast’s 18 counties, stem from a $5 million appropriation last year from the North Carolina General Assembly.
Farmers Market update for August 20, 2022
Market open between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm Tuesday and Saturday
Boat Lift Warehouse debuts at No. 3,219 on the 2022 Inc. 5000 Annual List
This morning, Inc. Magazine officially announced that Boat Lift Warehouse joins the list for the first time at no. 3,219 overall and no. 96 in retail on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Boat Lift Warehouse’s three-year revenue growth was 165 percent.
Kinston DMV to close walk-in Saturday service hours
As the summer peak season winds down, the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles will be making some changes to office hours at several driver license offices across the state.
Cooking with Tammy: Bee Friendly, Celebrate National Honeybee Day
National Honey Bee Day, the third Saturday in August, was started in 2009, when a small group of beekeepers petitioned for and obtained a formal proclamation from the USDA honoring honeybees and beekeeping.
Expansion project to create additional 70 jobs in Greene County
The NC Rural Infrastructure Authority announced today that H&T Trucking, Inc., a company that primarily transports bulk feed and live animals, will receive a grant from the state’s Building Reuse Program. Earlier today, the NC Rural Infrastructure Authority approved Greene County’s request for $175,000 in funds to support the building reuse of H&T Trucking, Inc.
KPD seeking assistance identifying larceny suspect
The Kinston Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance regarding a larceny suspect. Anyone with information regarding the suspect(s) identity is encouraged to contact the Kinston Police Department’s Tips Line at 252-939-4020 or Lenoir County Crime Stoppers at 252-523-4444.
Lenoir Community College 2022 Summer Semester President's and Dean's List
The following students have been named to the President’s and Dean’s List at Lenoir Community College for Summer Semester 2022.
Greene County teacher selected as NC CTE Teacher of the Year finalist
Twenty-four teachers from across North Carolina have been selected as finalists for the first North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) 2022 Career Technical Education Teacher of the Year Award in honor of their dedication, innovation, and ability to inspire students to achieve.
Registration Open for September 8 Webinar: Conservation in Practice
The next webinar in our 2022 Virtual Conservation Series is Thursday September 8th! Save your spot today by registering now. Join other ForestHers for an exploration of conservation practices that create and maintain healthy soil, water, plants, and wildlife.
Lenoir County 4H to make decorations for the 2022 US Capitol Christmas Tree
Lenoir County 4H posted the following on their Facebook page: We are excited to announce that we have been offered an opportunity to participate in making decorations for the 2022 US Capitol Christmas Tree!
Edwards Funeral Home serves breakfast to first responders
Edwards Funeral Home hosted a breakfast for the first responders in our area to thank them for their service to the community.
Greene County Health Department Sanitation Ratings
The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Greene County Health Department. Click the name of the food service provider to see the full review.
Lenoir County wins Best Regional Wildflower Planting, Eastern Region
When the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Wildflower Program first started in 1985, no one could imagine just how popular the initiative would become. Now, the beautiful sight of wildflowers blooming along North Carolina’s highways never fails to bring smiles to the faces of travelers across the state.
Greene County All-Way Stop coming Wednesday
The N.C. Department of Transportation will install an all-way stop at a Greene County intersection to improve safety.
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.