A $1,000 grant from a statewide student-led organization will allow LCPS’s three traditional high schools to set up professional clothing closets so students can look the part when they step into a business setting.
One Hundred Fifty-Five Miles for Mental Health Awareness
Walking 155 miles, sixty-nine Greene Early College students partnered with Lenoir Community College’s “Walk for Mental Health Awareness” on October 7. Using Greene Central’ track, students proudly participated in this worthy acknowledgement of the heath issues caused by mental illnesses.
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 from the counselor, Mrs. McLawhorn, or an administrator and are congratulated for their hard work.
The Agent Orange Medal Project presents medals to local veterans
Some veterans of the Vietnam War came back home with more than the traumas of war. On Monday, October 11, 2021, local area veterans were given the Orange Heart Medal by members of The Orange Heart Metal Foundation. The Orange Heart Medal Project’s purpose is to bring recognition to veterans who served in the Vietnam war and who were affected by exposure to Agent Orange
Virginia Jane Stroud Sutton, 88, of Kinston passed away on October 10, 2021, at home surrounded by her loved ones. A graveside service will be held 3 pm on Friday, October 15, 2021, at Westview Cemetery in Kinston, NC.
Lewis Whitfield “LW” Herring Jr. of LaGrange passed from his earthly home on October 8, 2021 at the Wake Med ICU after a valiant fight. A service of remembrance will be held at the LaGrange Christian Church Sunday, October 17, 2021 at 2:00pm.
City of Kinston building permits
The following building permits were issued in the City of Kinston:
Mike Parker: CSS Neuse II holds ‘Breakfast’ on Saturday, October 16, 2021
For the second time this year, the CSS Neuse Foundation is hosting “Breakfast on the Boat.” The event will begin around 7 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 16 at the CSS Neuse II, the replica gunboat. As usual, “Breakfast on the Boat” features scrambled eggs, bacon, link sausage, grits, biscuits, and a beverage. All foods except biscuits are prepared on the grounds next to the CSS Neuse II. Tables will afford social distancing.
70 percent of North Carolina adults Have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced a significant milestone in the fight against COVID-19. Seventy percent of North Carolinians age 18 and older have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Tammy Kelly: Fall casserole round up
Casseroles, in America, represent the efficient, inexpensive, one-dish meal, made to stretch ingredients and feed a lot of folks! They are almost always easy to fix and serve and are known as great comfort foods. When casseroles first became popular many were not the healthiest option but today there are some great recipes to choose from that are super great for your family’s healthy meal plan!!
Kinston Police Department Narcotics Unit: Man charged with Conspiracy to sell/deliver Cocaine, Distribute a controlled substance within 1000 feet of school
On Wednesday, October 6th, 2021, members of the Kinston Police Department Narcotics Unit concluded two narcotics investigations that spanned the course of nearly 3 months. This operation was conducted as a part of the department’s initiative to suppress violent crime in the city.
North Lenoir’s college awareness campaign earns statewide award
North Lenoir High School is a winner of a 2021 First in FAFSA Innovation Grant from myFutureNC, one of just five schools in the state recognized for programs that encourage students to prepare for college and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and other forms that give them access to grants, scholarships, work-study programs and loans.
Lenoir County Health Department - Public Health Nurse II: Regular, Full-Time
Lenoir County Health Department - Public Health Nurse II: Regular, Full-Time
Help wanted: Lenoir County Health Department - Accounting Technician III
Lenoir County Health Department - Accounting Technician III
Help wanted: Lenoir County Department of Social Services - Social Worker III Foster Care
Lenoir County Department of Social Services - Social Worker III Foster Care
Help wanted: Lenoir County Tax Department Tax Assistant II
Lenoir County Tax Department Tax Assistant II
Help wanted: Lenoir County Government - Budget and management analyst
Lenoir County Government - Budget and management analyst
Governor Cooper signs bill into law
Governor Cooper signs bill into law
Governor Cooper signs bill into law
Governor Cooper signs house bill 531 into law.