The Greene County Board of Elections on Wednesday, September 28 and Thursday, September 29 will conduct logic and accuracy (L&A) tests on voting systems that will be used in the upcoming general election on November 8, 2022.
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Farmers Market update for September 17, 2022
Market open between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm Tuesday and Saturday
North Carolina's August Employment Figures Released
The state’s seasonally adjusted August 2022 unemployment rate was 3.5 percent, increasing 0.1 of a percentage point from July’s revised rate. The national rate increased 0.2 of a percentage point to 3.7 percent.
Megan Hicks of La Grange makes Summer 2022 President's List
In recognition of academic performance, the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs at University of the Cumberlands has announced the students named to the President's List for the Summer 2022 semester.
Market-rate subdivision coming to Kinston
Kinston City Council approved an economic development agreement for the Butterfield subdivision to allow a developer reimbursement incentive up to $176,880. Butterfield subdivision is located off of Hardee Road, just north of Vernon Park Mall.
LCPS’s award for math teachers goes to Early College’s McGinnis
To her National Board certification and her impending master’s degree, Belinda McGinnis can now add the honor of being Lenoir County Public School’s Math Teacher of the Year for 2022-2023.
Greene and Lenoir County residents still in hotels four years after Hurricane Florence
The North Carolina General Assembly Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations, Subcommittee on Hurricane Response & Recovery met to review agencies' response in the state’s recovery from recent disasters including Matthew and Florence.
Governor Cooper calls on General Assembly to waive state income taxes on student loan forgiveness
Governor Roy Cooper called on Republican legislators to waive state income taxes on student loans that have been forgiven. The General Assembly passed legislation to ensure that North Carolinians did not have to pay income tax on Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans that were forgiven.
Rusty Relics Auction Services and Thrift opens behind Ironclad Marketplace
Rusty Relics Auction Services, and Thrift, which specializes in estate and online auctions, has opened in Kinston. The new store is owned by Lisa Foyles and Michael Bean, who met as vendors at Ironclad Marketplace where they shared their passion for antiques and collectibles.
Register now for Pumpkin Day 2022
Pumpkin Day 2022 will be held on Friday, October 21, 2022 at Cunningham Research Station at 200 Cunningham Road in Kinston from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm. To register, call the Lenoir County Agriculture Extension Office at (252) 527-2191.
LCSO: Road closed - plan a detour
Banks School Road is closed at this time due to a traffic accident. This closure is from Parrott Dickerson Road to Falling Creek Road. North Lenoir Fire & Rescue, LCEMS, LCSO, NCSHP and NCDOT. All responded to this incident. Wrecker personnel are working to clear the road as quickly as possible.
Mary Vaughn to speak to young women at The Gate
On September 17, 2022, Mary Vaughn of Sweet Mary Kay will speak to young women of The Gate of Lenoir County. The talk is for females 12 and older and will begin at 6:00 pm at The Gate.
Precision Graphic, Inc. donates microscopes to LCC Industrial Systems Program
Precision Graphic, Inc., a new electronics manufacturing and fulfillment facility in Snow Hill, recently donated three microscopes to Lenoir Community College, allowing the College to provide a J-Standard soldering class for Precision Graphics' new employees.
LCPS posts enrollment gains as 2022-23 school year opens
Lenoir County Public Schools opened the new academic year with a significant boost in enrollment and the anticipation that 2022-2023 will be a more normal year, an outlook apparently shared by students and parents as restrictions built about Covid-19 concerns continue to ease.
Adyson Whaley becomes the 2023 Distinguished Young Woman of Lenoir County
On Saturday, over $12,000 in scholarships and other gifts were given to the Distinguished Young Women of Lenoir County Class of 2023. The Distinguished Young Woman of Lenoir County program is part of a nationwide effort to recognize, reward, and encourage excellence and education among all young people. Eight senior girls competed for the scholarships.
Another Rabid Raccoon Found in Lenoir County
On September 9, 2022, The Lenoir County Health Department received confirmation from the North Carolina State Laboratory that another raccoon has tested positive for rabies. The animal was located in Kinston between Vernon Avenue and the Neuse River west of Queen Street.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Brittani Ford Named to SNHU Dean's List
Brittani Ford of Kinston (28504) has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's Summer 2022 Dean's List. The summer terms run from May to August.
UScellular’s Community Connections to support academic and athletic organizations
As Lenoir County begins to welcome students back into the classrooms, academic and athletic groups are looking for ways to earn funds. UScellular’s Community Connections program allows K-12 youth organizations to earn money for equipment, travel and resources completely online by doing simple, digital activities. Organizers can register their group at communityconnections.uscellular.com to start earning up to $1,000 in sponsorship support.
Austin Hudler named to SNHU President's List
MANCHESTER, NH- Austin Hudler of Deep Run (28525) has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's Summer 2022 President's List. The summer terms run from May to August.