The ABC board presented checks to Lenoir County, Boys and Girls Club, Lenoir Community College, Lenoir County Recovery Courts, City of Kinston and Town of Pink Hill.
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Dr. Jack Harrell leaves a lasting legacy and beautiful smiles
At 78, Dr. Andrew Jackson “Jack” Harrell passed away on September 18, 2022. The Snow Hill native had a tremendous impact on the local community with his private orthodontic practice. As a recipient of the Citizen of the Year award, and a member of numerous boards throughout the years, Harrell lived his dedication to his home.
Wranglers JaQuan Artis returns to Kinston at Martin C Freeman Gym
IFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Jaquan Artis visited Martin C Freeman Gym in Kinston last week. Coach Carlos Parker joined the former Kinston High School football player as he spoke to the kids at the gym. Artis plays for IFL Champions Northern Arizona Wranglers.
Kinston Department of Fire and Rescue to participate in Child Passenger Safety Week 2022 and seat check Saturday
Kinston Department of Fire and Rescue is participating in Child Passenger Safety Week, Sept. 18 – 24, 2022, and hosting a Seat Check Event on Monday , Sept. 19, 2022 from 1:30 PM until 4:30 PM at Kinston Fire Station 1 across from the Historic Grainger Stadium. These events encourage North Carolina parents and caregivers to make sure their car seats and booster seats fit their children properly and that the seats are correctly installed in vehicles.
NWS: Update on Hurricane Fiona
Fiona is currently moving across far eastern Hispaniola, and is forecast to move north into the southwestern Atlantic Ocean later today or tonight.
Greene County: Annual Switch to Chloramines
Beginning on OCTOBER 1st, 2022 continuing until MARCH 31st, 2023 Greene County will change to purchased water from GUC. The disinfectant used in the water treatment process at GUC will be chloramines rather than free chlorine during this period of time.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Lenoir County building permits
The following building permits were issued in Lenoir County:
Snow Hill Primary Terrific Kids
Snow Hill Primary gives out a weekly award called "Terrific Kid" awards. Each teacher at SHP chooses a student who has been responsible, shows great character, or has reached a personal goal. On Fridays, these students are presented with an award and are congratulated for their hard work. Below are Snow Hill Primary's last Terrific Kids!
North Carolina releases state action plan to address suicide
Suicide is among the top five leading causes of death for people ages 10 to 65 in North Carolina. To address this complex and serious health problem, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today released a coordinated state action plan to reduce injury and death by suicide.
Greene County Board of Elections to conduct voting machine tests
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.
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.