Shelvia Ashford has been named the first Human Resource Officer for Greene County.
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Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Varin Worthington: Library Offers Full Schedule of Afterschool Programming
Back-to-school season is upon us, for parents that means returning to the hustle and bustle of getting the kids to school and reviewing homework, but for the Youth Services Librarians at Neuse Regional Libraries, it is time to gear up for the return of afterschool programs. This year, the library will be bringing back some tried and true classics while also launching new programs that will quickly become your child's favorites.
Mike Parker: ‘Wings’ will take off Friday at Farmer’s Market
For the 14th consecutive year, the CSS Neuse Foundation will hold its annual “Wings Over the Neuse” fundraiser. “Wings” began in 2009 to raise the money needed to erect a memorial to Alton “Doc” Stapleford for supervising and doing a great deal of the work in constructing the CSS Neuse II. A marker honoring Doc still stands near the stern of the Neuse II on the Gordon Street side.
Lenoir County bridge will close next week for replacement
The bridge spanning Groundnut Creek on Aldridge Store Road northeast of La Grange is scheduled to close Tuesday to be replaced.
Student Loan Forgiveness currently considered taxable income
The White House has indicated that President Biden’s recent student loan forgiveness will be excluded from federal income tax due to the student loan forgiveness exemption contained in IRC 108(f)(5). The North Carolina General Assembly did not adopt Section 108(f)(5) of the IRC for purposes of the state income tax.
Governor Cooper announces $206M in GREAT Grants to expand Internet access in 69 counties across the state
Governor Roy Cooper today announced that nearly 85,000 households and more than 2,400 businesses in 69 counties are set to receive access to high-speed internet thanks to more than $206 million of Growing Rural Economies with Access to Technology (GREAT) grants. This is the state’s largest round of GREAT grant awards to date. With this announcement, over $260 million in GREAT grants have been awarded to providers since July 2022. Additional grants are expected to be announced this fall.
Lenoir County Sheriff's Office warns of text messaging scam reaching local residents
A text message is going around and has reached some of our residents in the area. This text is advising you have a package that is on hold with a website link. When you open the link, it appears to be a US Postal service web page.
Lenoir County restaurant ratings
The following inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
2022 USTA NC Tri-Level Tennis Championships arriving in Lenoir and Greene counties
Kinston/Lenoir County Parks & Recreation in conjunction with Visit Kinston would like to announce the 2022 USTA NC Tri-Level Tennis Championships arriving in Lenoir and Greene counties and surrounding areas over the course of 3 days.
Farmers Market update for September 2, 2022
Market open between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm Tuesday and Saturday
Governor Cooper announces two Judicial appointments, one serving Jones
“These appointees are knowledgeable leaders, and have served their communities well over the years,” said Governor Cooper. “I’m grateful for their willingness to continue serving our state in these new positions.”
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Kinston Community Pharmacy
The Kinston-Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting event for the Kinston Community Pharmacy located at 324 North Queen Street.
Greene Central student earns college board National Recognition Award
Greene Central High School student has earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These National Recognition Programs grant underrepresented students with academic honors that can be included on college and scholarship applications and connect students with universities across the country, helping them meaningfully connect to colleges and stand out during the admissions process.
Safety remains a continued priority for school administrators and local leaders
The Student Resource Officer (SRO) at Northside High School in Jacksonville reportedly took 20 seconds to respond to events that resulted in one student dead, another injured, and one in custody. “Our heartfelt condolences are with the Onslow County School System as they mourn the loss of a student and to all parents that have experienced an act of violence in their respective communities,” said Assistant Superintendent Nicholas Harvey II. “All Lenoir County middle and high schools will have a dedicated fully staffed SRO. Each elementary school will have a shared SRO and walk throughs from NC Highway Patrol and other law enforcement agencies,” said Commissioner J. Mac Daughety.
Greene County Sheriff's Office requests public's assistance in identifying an armed robbery suspect
The Greene County Sheriff's Office is requesting the public's assistance in identifying an armed robbery suspect. On 09-01-2022 around 1:55 am a male subject wearing a white tank top and tan pants entered the Speedway store located on Hwy 258 North in Snow Hill.
Lenoir County 4-Hers and Lenoir county Junior Master Gardeners participate in “Christmas in August”
On Wednesday August 24, 2022, staff of the NC Cooperative Extension, Lenoir County Center, and Lenoir County Master Gardeners, along with members and volunteers of the U.S. Forest Service hosted an ornament making workshop for the U.S Capital Christmas Tree at the Cooperative Extension Building. The workshop was open to anyone who wished to contribute their talent to the project.
Golden LEAF Foundation officials visit Lenoir Community College
Golden LEAF Foundation officials visited the Lenoir Community College campus and the LCC Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing Center (AAMC) Monday as part of their community college tour of the state. Areas visited included the Construction Trades Building, the Floyd Health Sciences Center, and the Bullock Building before heading to the AAMC to see Industrial Systems, Mechanical Systems, Computer-Integrated Machining, and Aviation Management; Career Pilot programs.
Mike Parker: These Eagles are still soaring
This coming weekend, an exceptional group of Eagles will land in Kinston. The Savannah High School Alumni and Friends Association will hold its meeting beginning on Sept. 2, 2022. Beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, the association will host a meet-and-greet at the Community Council for the Arts.
Kinston Community Health Center celebrates pharmacy Grand Opening with ribbon cutting
To better meet patients’ needs, Kinston Community Health Center, Inc., established an in-house full-service pharmacy located within the health center at 324 N. Queen Street in Kinston. The pharmacy will celebrate its grand opening on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at 11:00 am. North Carolina State Senator Jim Perry will be in attendance.