Lenoir County Public Schools is interested in receiving proposals for mental health agencies to provide mental health services to students in the school setting in Lenoir County Public Schools.
Lenoir County Government Department of Social Services - Income Maintenance Caseworker II (Day Care)
Lenoir County Government Department of Social Services - Income maintenance caseworker II (Day Care) SALARY RANGE: $29,729 - $43,056
Reece Gardner: George Whitfield - Rags to riches
One of my guests this week on my television show is George Whitfield, and it is a pleasure to be in his presence. The main reason I wanted to write today about George is that he epitomizes the "rags to riches" theme of being the best that we can be. He is a "local boy,' so to speak, who excelled, but it was not without a lot of effort. A. J. Carr wrote, "Coach Whitfield produced a glittering record for more than 40 years, helped thousands of kids, and still promotes the sport of baseball with unbridled fervor."
Lenoir County Government Department of Social Services Office Assistant V - Child Support
Lenoir County Government Department of Social Services Office Assistant V - Child Support SALARY RANGE: $25,635 - $38,056
Lenoir County Department of Social Services Income Maintenance Caseworker I - Front Desk (2 Positions)
Lenoir County Department of Social Services Income Maintenance Caseworker I - Front Desk (2 Positions) SALARY RANGE: $26,933 - $39,007
Lenoir County Government Department of Social Services - Income Maintenance Caseworker II (Long Term Care)
Lenoir County Government Department of Social Services - Income Maintenance Caseworker II (Long Term Care) SALARY RANGE: $32,815 - $46,367
Governor Roy Cooper tours the Neuse Regional Library
Governor Roy Cooper visited the Neuse Regional Library to explore bridging the digital divide and bringing Internet access to more people through its programs. In addition to the Neuse Regional Library, Cooper also visited the Lenoir County Health Department to encourage vaccine use.
Governor Cooper visits Lenoir County Health Department to encourage more North Carolinians to get their lifesaving vaccine
Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited a vaccine clinic at the Lenoir County Health Department to encourage more North Carolinians get their COVID-19 shot.
Governor Cooper declares rural broadband week to highlight digital inclusion, innovation
Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed Aug. 16–20, 2021, as Rural Broadband Week to call attention to the urgent need to improve broadband access and adoption across our state.
John Hood: Everyone favors limits on Democracy
In 2018, North Carolinians went to the polls to cast ballots for congressional, legislative, and local candidates. They also voted on several constitutional amendments. One of them required the presentation of a photo ID in order to vote. The measure was extensively debated for months. Some 1.6 million voted against it. Just over 2 million voted for it. By a 55% to 45% margin, North Carolinians added a photo-ID requirement to the state constitution.
Help wanted: Lenoir County Government Health Department Social Work Supervisor II
Lenoir County Government Health Department Social Work Supervisor II. SALARY RANGE: $36,222 - $55,116
Help wanted: Waste water treatment plant operator I-IV
Waste water treatment plant operator I-IV
Obituary: Dennis “Dink” Smith
Dennis “Dink” Smith passed away at his home on Friday, August 13, 2021. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday evening, August 18, at 7 PM in the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Mike Pridgen officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Gov. Cooper, state health leaders urge some schools to revisit decisions and fully implement health protections
Today, Governor Roy Cooper, NC DHHS Secretary Mandy Cohen and State Health Director Dr. Betsey Tilson sent a letter to school boards that have failed to adopt the StrongSchoolsNC Public Health Toolkit urging them to protect their students and staff in the new school year.
Former Miss Kinston-Lenoir County joins ECU Alumni Association Board
2016 Miss Kinston-Lenoir County and former Down East Wood Ducks intern Lily Faulconer is now a member of the East Carolina University Alumni Association board of directors. The ECU Alumni Association approved six new members to join its board of directors recently. The board operates to provide strategic direction, resources and professional expertise to carry out the university’s alumni engagement objectives. The elected members joined the board in July and will serve three-year terms that end in 2024.
Mike Parker: Correcting an unintended misstep is necessary
Before I get into the issue for today, I want to let everyone know that the opening of the Gizella Gross Abramson Center for Holocaust and Civil Rights scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 22, at Queen Street Methodist Church has been postponed because of concerns over the latest variant of the COVID-19.
Old Kinston Gazette: North Carolina blueberries - A little bit of history
North Carolina growers became a factor in blueberry production over 60 years ago, starting with 100 acres of the bearing bushes. Today that production has grown to over 200 harvestable acres from the coast to the mountains.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Summer Figs
Sweet, juicy, and crunchy, it’s hard to think of a fruit that provides the unique goodness of a fresh fig. A fig's unique flavor makes it a wonderful treat all on its own, but when added to a recipe, the results can be very tasty. Super nutritious, the low-calorie fruit is an excellent source of calcium, potassium, and fiber, one large, raw fig has just 47 calories.
Lenoir County marriages
The following marriages were verified by the Lenoir County Register of Deeds: