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Updated: EB Frink Middle Second Nine Week Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following EB Frink Middle School students:
Teachers cash in on record year for Education Foundation grants
As part of their social studies work, Kristina Jones’ fifth graders will learn about the 50 states by using their iPads to create tourism commercials. Working closer to home, Betsy Mercer’s students will use digital tools to monitor the weather in their own backyard. The entire fourth grade at La Grange Elementary will have their nose in new novels, to be read as a class and discussed.
Greene Early College students achieve academic recognition
To be named to the Dean’s list, students must be enrolled for a minimum of 12 semester hours, have achieved a grade point average from 3.25 through 3.99, are not enrolled in any class numbered below 100, and have no grade lower than a “C”.
Violent drug dealer who threatened law enforcement receives nine years in federal prison
Joseph Michael Wilson, also known as “Mike Mike,” 37, of Kinston North Carolina, was sentenced to 108 months in prison for two counts of distribution of a quantity of cocaine. Wilson pled guilty to the charges on November 15, 2022.
Does the Chick-fil-A intersection drive you nuts? Good news - change is coming!
The intersection of U.S. 70 and Lowe's Home Improvement, Chick-fil-A, and Pinelawn Memorial Park is getting a makeover. The N.C. Department of Transportation is closing the median and building a new "reduced conflict intersection." Just be aware construction is scheduled to start today (Monday) and should be wrapped up by May.
Lenoir County restaurant ratings
The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
Extra federal food benefits due to COVID-19 will end in March
In North Carolina and nationally, emergency allotments for COVID-19 in the Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) program will end in March 2023. Households that have been receiving extra FNS benefits (called "emergency allotments") each month since March 2020 or after will see a reduction in benefits because of a federal change that ends emergency allotments for all states.
Greene County Kids on Stage wins big at 2023 Junior theatre Festival in Atlanta
Snow Hill - Greene County’s Kids on Stage (KOS) theatre group recently participated in the 2023 Junior Theatre Festival (JTF) in Atlanta this past weekend. The group presented scenes from Disney’s Moana Jr. Kids on Stage won a Freddie G Excellence in Acting award and Alexander Suggs received a Freddie G Outstanding Individual Performance award.
LCC WIOA Assists Student in Achieving his Career
When 21-year-old Montreai Woodard of Walstonburg came to Lenoir Community College (LCC), he knew exactly what he wanted to do, he just needed financial help to do it. He was working at a local car dealership at the time.
Lenoir County births
Birth certificate records obtained from the Lenoir County Register of Deeds database list the mother's maiden name. In some cases only one parent is listed:
Arendell Parrott Academy earns college board AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award
Arendell Parrott Academy has earned the College Board AP® Computer Science Female Diversity Award for achieving high female representation in AP Computer Science Principles. Schools honored with the AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award have expanded girls’ access in AP computer science courses.
Southwood Elementary Second Nine Week Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following Southwood Elementary School students:
Rochelle Middle Second Nine Week Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following Rochelle Middle School students:
North Lenoir High Second Week Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following North Lenoir High school students:
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Fun Facts About Cilantro
Cilantro or Coriander Leaf, is one of the more polarizing herbs out there, however, believe it or not, it is also one of the most widely eaten herbs in the world. It is super versatile and can be used as an ingredient or a garnish.
Greene Central High School student semi-finalist for NCSU Park Scholarship
Sidney Ramsey of Greene Central High School is a Semi-Finalist for the North Carolina State University Park Scholarship.
NCDOT: Kinston intersection will be reconstructed for safety
A congested U.S. 70 intersection in Kinston will be reconstructed to improve safety and traffic flow.
Snow Hill Primary announces 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.
Contentnea-Savannah K-8 Second Nine Week Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following Contentnea-Savannah K-8 school students: