Students representing Kids On Stage (Snow Hill, NC), Carolina Academy of Performing Arts (Apex, NC), and Raleigh Area Children’s Theatre (Raleigh, NC) won national theater awards at the 2024 Junior Theater Festival Atlanta (JTF Atlanta).
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Trenton's church restoration: A quest for funds and preservation
significant undertaking is reshaping the landscape of Trenton, where an old church is undergoing a meticulous restoration. Under the leadership of Mayor Darlene Spivey, this project is not only about reviving a structure but also preserving a slice of local history. However, the ambitious endeavor is now at a crucial juncture, facing financial constraints that threaten to halt progress.
North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) held steering committees
On January 19, the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) held steering committees in Wake County to assist the Board of Directors in setting policy for the Association in the areas of Agriculture, Environment, and General Government.
Southwood Elementary Second Nine Week Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll
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Woodington Middle Second Nine Weeks Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll
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Southeast Elementary Second Nine Weeks Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll
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Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Happy Valentine’s Day! Enjoy the Chocolate!
Yes, your dreams have come true…research reveals that chocolate CAN be part of a Healthy diet! Studies show that eating chocolate, primarily dark chocolate, may contribute to improved cardiovascular health. Packed with natural antioxidants, dark chocolate and cocoa sit in the same good-for-you category as green tea and blueberries. I SAY HURRAY!!
North Carolina State Lottery Commission approves March 11 as start date for legal sports wagering
The North Carolina State Lottery Commission on Wednesday set Monday, March 11, as the day that legal sports wagering can begin in North Carolina.
Greene Central High School Spotlights Agricultural Science Teacher Emily Hardy
Greene Central High School's Agricultural Science department is under the guidance of a passionate educator named Emily Hardy. Hardy, an Agricultural Science teacher focusing on animal science and FFA advisor, is shaping the future of her students with innovative teaching methods and a deep-seated love for agriculture.
Northeast Elementary Second Nine Week Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll
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South Lenoir High First Semester Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll
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Rochelle Middle Second Nine Weeks Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll
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Arrest made in jail death
A Lenoir County Jail inmate has been charged in the death of a fellow inmate in a Jan. 20 incident at the detention center.
Local authorities respond to fight, pulled fire alarm at Kinston High School
Authorities arrived at Kinston High School after the School Resource Officer (SRO) requested assistance after students got into a fight. Local law enforcement assisted and the situation is over. The school is secure. Officers remained on site and are walking the halls. In addition to the fight, someone pulled the fire alarm.
Two arrested after firearm incidents
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office has charged two fathers in connection with incidents involving minor children gaining access to loaded firearms with devastating consequences.
North Carolina's December employment figures released
The state’s seasonally adjusted December 2023 unemployment rate was 3.5 percent, unchanged from November’s revised rate. The national rate remained unchanged at 3.7 percent.
Lenoir County births
The following births were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
North Lenoir High First Semester Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll
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Northwest Elementary 2nd Nine Week Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll
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Kinston High First Semester Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll
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