Greene County Schools is delighted to announce Alexandra (Allie) Gray as 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year.
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Greene County Board of education Swears in New Board Members
According to Greene County Schools, NC Facebook Page:
On Monday, December 19th, during the Board of Education meeting in Greene County three board members were sworn in. New Board of Education members include Darius Shackleford and Mason Dyer, and the returning member, Leisa Batts.
Neuse News year in review: February
Neuse News delivers hyper-local news to the inbox of our readers every morning at 7:00 AM. Here is a look back on February’s most memorable articles.
North Carolina's November Employment Figures Released
The state’s seasonally adjusted November 2022 unemployment rate was 3.9 percent, increasing 0.1 of a percentage point from October’s revised rate. The national rate remained unchanged at 3.7 percent.
Humphrey awarded 'Jobs Champion' designation from NC Chamber
Rep. Humphrey was recognized as a Jobs Champion for voting with the Chamber’s Jobs Agenda at least 80 percent of the time during the 2022 legislative session.
Jones County to receive $950,000 in neighborhood revitalization grants
The North Carolina Department of Commerce awarded 30 Community Development Block Grant - Neighborhood Revitalization (CDBG-NR) fund requests to 27 local governments totaling $42.3 million. The requests will provide housing and public improvements for low- and moderate-income North Carolinians.
LCPS’s transportation director ends ‘good ride’ after 45 years
A long list of metaphors could describe the place LCPS Transportation Director Anthony Mitchell finds himself now. Last stop. Off duty. Parking the bus. Mitchell – formally known as the Rev. Dr. Anthony Mitchell – has one he likes best.
Greene Early College Phi Theta Kappa 2022 Fall Inductees
Established in 1918 by two-year college presidents and recognized in 1929 by the American Association of Community Colleges, Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society is the official honor society for two-year colleges.
Lenoir County family participates in foreign exchange student program
Every year, students from other countries come to America as part of a Student Exchange Program. This year, the Kennedy family is one of the host families to have an exchange student. The Kennedy family lives in Lenoir County and they are hosting Martje Tammen from Lower Saxony, Germany. As part of the program, Martje attends South Lenoir High School as a junior.
Neuse News year in review: January
Neuse News delivers hyper-local news to the inbox of our readers every morning at 7:00 AM. Here is a look back on January’s most memorable articles.
Lenoir County Farm Bureau President Alton Roberson among those honored at Annual Meeting of the North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation
The Annual Meeting of the North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation was held December 4-7th at the Sheraton Four Seasons and Joseph S. Koury Convention Center in Greensboro, NC. Congratulations to Lenoir County Farm Bureau President Alton Roberson, who was recognized among his peers at the Presidents’ and Agents’ Luncheon.
Matt Lococo: Meet Me Greene County, featuring Amber Hargett
Neuse News is beginning a series to introduce Greene County readers to some of the influential, interesting, and decision-making leaders of our community. Consider this “Meet Me Greene County” column a look into what makes Greene County the special place it is to live, work, and play.
KPD seeking information in weekend shooting
On Saturday, December 17th, 2022, at approximately 2:50pm, members of the Kinston Police Department were dispatched to a report of a subject that had been shot on the 1200 block of Tower Hill Rd. Kinston, N.C.
James "Jimbo" S. Perry Named as Co-Executive Director of the Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism
James "Jimbo" S. Perry has been named as co-executive director of the Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism (CJCP). His tenure begins January 1, 2023. Melvin Wright is the executive director and has served in this capacity since November 1999 until his retirement in August 2017. Wright resumed his role as executive director in March 2019.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Lenoir County Department of Social Services Plans Major Building Renovation
Beginning on or around the week of December 19, 2022, the Lenoir County Department of Social Services will begin a major building renovation that is projected to last through on or about March 31, 2023.
Two Sisters Win Regional & National Calendar Competition
Every year, the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Organization (NAHRO) holds a poster contest called “What Home Means To Me” for their yearly calendar. The “What Home Means To Me” calendar contest gathers submissions from all the regional and national chapters of NAHRO and is judged by representatives from the Housing Assistance Council, the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness and the National American Indian Housing Council.
Christmas comes early to Maysville: Town awarded $899,000 in Transformation Grants
Maysville – The State of North Carolina just announced that the Town of Maysville was awarded two grants from the North Carolina Rural Transformation Grant Fund that will help bring economic development to the town’s Main Street. The first grant is for $850,000 from the Downtown Revitalization category, and the second grant is for $ 49,999 from the Rural Community Capacity (RC2) category.
Lenoir County housing market update for 2022
At a recent Rotary Club meeting, realtors Jess Edwards and Nathan Perry provided an update on the housing market in Lenoir County. The average home price in Lenoir County has risen. In 2016, the average home price was $98,000. In 2022, the average price is $162,000 and expected to rise by the end of the year. For a single residential home, in 2016, the price was $105,000 and in 2022 it is $180,686.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State: