A strong coastal low is expected to impact eastern NC this weekend. Confidence has increased in the system's development, however it's still a little early for specific details.
Governor Cooper proclaims employ a Veteran week
North Carolina will celebrate “Employ A Veteran Week,” Nov. 8-12, with a variety of events to help connect veterans to jobs and other services, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
S’mores and Science
Greene Early College ninth grade earth science students have been studying how the angle of sunlight affects the temperature on the Earth.
Help wanted: Lenoir County Department of Social Services - Child Support Agent II - Regular; Full-time
Lenoir County Department of Social Services - Child Support Agent II - Regular; Full-time. Salary Range: $31,234 - $47,526
Help Wanted: Lenoir County DSS - Social Worker IV - Investigative, Assessment & Treatment (multiple vacancies)
Help wanted: Lenoir County DSS: Social Worker IV - Investigative, Assessment & Treatment (multiple vacancies) - Special Entry Salary: $47,526, Salary Range: $38,055 - $57,906
Help wanted: Lenoir County Department of Social Services - Foreign Language Interpreter II - Regular; Full-time
Lenoir County Department of Social Services - Foreign Language Interpreter II - Regular; Full-time. Salary Range: $28,296 - $42,006
Help Wanted: Lenoir County DSS - Social Worker III - Foster Care
Help Wanted: Lenoir County DSS - Social Worker III - Foster Care
Special Entry Salary: $43,056
Salary Range: $34,476 - $52,460
2021 Municipal Election Results for Lenoir, Greene, and Jones Counties
Listed below are the results for Lenoir, Greene, and Jones Counties for the 2021 Municipal Election.
Public Notice: House Auction by South Lenoir High School Carpentry Program on Saturday, 11/13
House Auction by South Lenoir High School Carpentry Program on Saturday, 11/13. The house can be viewed by appointment at South Lenoir High School, 3355 Old Hwy. 11, Deep Run. Contact Mr. Frank Emory at 252-568-6161 or cell 252-560-3025.
Dr. Patrick Greene named GCS Principal of the year
Dr. Patrick Greene, Principal of Greene Central High School was named this year’s Greene County School’s Principal of the year. Each year Greene County Schools selects one of its principals to represent the county with the honor.
Creepy crawly critter visits APA kids
On Friday October 29th Parrott Academy kindergarteners shivered with fright and delight at an eight-legged visitor straight from a Halloween movie. Aaron Rouse of Kinston brought his tarantula to visit the five-year olds, offering them a blend of fascinating facts and personal anecdotes.
Library to host popular eastern North Carolina author
On Tuesday, November 16th Neuse Regional Libraries and the Friends will host Cocoa and Cookies with Kristy Woodson Harvey, a book reading and signing in celebration of her new novel, Christmas in Peachtree Bluff.
John Hood: Public conflicted on housing markets
As they witness rapidly escalating costs for building, buying, and maintaining homes, the vast majority of North Carolinians clearly want their leaders to do something about affordable housing.
Greene County seeking nominations for the 2022 Governor's volunteer service awards
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2022 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award for Greene County Volunteers. Special Volunteer Types: Youth, Senior, Family, Group/Team, Perseverance in Volunteerism, Latino, Faith-Based Entity, Corporate/Business, National Service, Director of Volunteers-(paid Position).
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Help wanted: Lenoir County Transit Dispatcher - Part-time
Lenoir County Transit Dispatcher - Part-time. Hourly Rate: $12.33
Reece Gardner: Animals are a blessing!
Today I want to talk about how we are blessed by animals around us and how we need to let them know we care. Joe Exum put the organization "Friends of Man's Best Friends" together a few years ago and great numbers of animals have been given quality lives as a result of his effort, and the efforts of his dedicated associates who give freely of their time, money, and expertise in the promotion of this noble cause.
Suggs and Swinson for Kinston City Council
Chris J. Suggs will join the Kinston City Council after getting the most votes in the race. Incumbent Robert Swinson IV will retain his seat on the Kinston City Council. Michael Martin came in third with Les Lipford and James T. Sparks, Jr. following.
Mayor Dontario Hardy retains mayoral seat
The 2021 Municipal Election for Lenoir County has 13 of 13 precincts reporting. Mayor Dontario Hardy will retain his mayoral seat for the City of Kinston. Mayor Pro Tem Felicia Solomon came in behind Hardy with Holcomb and Warren following.
Pink Hill Police Department is seeking help regarding the armed robbery of the BP Short Stop in Pink Hill
Pink Hill Police Dept is seeking the help of the community with any information regarding the armed robbery of the BP Short Stop in Pink Hill, Thursday October 28th, 2021 around 10:15pm.