Kinston-Alyce Humphrey Cunningham was received into the open arms of Jesus on Tuesday, November 16, 2021.
Family will receive friends for a time of visitation and fellowship at Bethel Free Will Baptist Church, where she attended as a member for over 45 years, on Thursday, November 18, 2021, from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 19, 2021, at 11 a.m. at Bethel Free Will Baptist Church in Kinston, with committal following at Pinelawn Memorial Park.
Since opening last fall, the N.C. Housing Opportunities and Prevention of Evictions (HOPE) Program has awarded $593.7 million in rent and utility assistance, with more than $518 million already paid on behalf of families financially impacted by COVID-19.
UNC Lenoir Health Care has once again been awarded an “A” for our Fall 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction which recognizes that the UNC Lenoir Health Care excels at keeping patients safe from preventable harm.
From Saturday, Nov. 13, until Nov. 25, any adult who brings someone to a Family Vaccination Site for their first dose will receive a $25 prepaid Mastercard to offset the time and transportation costs of getting vaccinated.
On Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at approx. 10:06 am, the Truist Bank (formerly BB & T) located at 121 Third St, in Ayden was robbed. The suspect was described as a white male, 35-40 years of age, approx.. 6 ft tall with a slender build.
The new interstate runs between I-95/I-795 in Wilson County to N.C. 11/U.S. 264 interchange in Greenville, totaling 37 miles across Wilson, Greene and Pitt counties.
NC Senate Majority Whip, Senator Jim Perry and Representative Chris Humphrey announced they have secured budget funding for the following Lenoir County projects and organizations:
Governor Roy Cooper announced his intent to sign the legislative budget, citing necessary investments in teacher and state employee pay, critical infrastructure and aid to help families and businesses emerge from the pandemic stronger than ever. While not a perfect budget, the bill makes necessary progress that will support public schools, the economy and the lives of North Carolinians.
The Down East Wood Ducks have announced the first pitch times for their 66 home games in 2022.
Lenoir County Department of Social Services - Social Worker III, Adult Services
SALARY RANGE: $34,477 - $51,181
Lenoir County Department of Social Services - Processing Assistant V
SALARY RANGE: $25,635 - $38,056
With Thanksgiving Day coming up next week we would all benefit by recognizing the many blessings that come our way and by being thankful for those blessings. For example, just this past week I had the good fortune of being included in the festivities surrounding the celebration of the birthday of my two identical grandsons, Patrick Robert Nix and Davis
Lenoir County Emergency Services EMS Division - Community Paramedic
SALARY RANGE: $34,477 - $49,932
The North Carolina Global Transpark Economic Development Region (NCGTPEDR) announced a partnership with Precision Graphic, Inc, to open a new production facility in Greene County that would create 70 new jobs. Precision Graphic will invest $5.1 million in Snow Hill to open a new electronics manufacturing and fulfillment facility.
Governor Roy Cooper issued the following statement on President Biden's signing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act:
A ground breaking ceremony was held on the Lenoir Community College campus for the Floyd Health Sciences Center. State and local officials joined the Floyd family in presenting information about the new center. Lenoir Community College is investing $7.4 million to support the renovation and expansion of the new center.
Throughout the month of October and early November, the Greene County Middle School Jr. Beta club hosted a supply drive to help them stuff 100 stockings of soldiers.
Lenoir County Transit - Dispatcher; Permanent (Part-time) Hourly Rate: $12.33
The Kinston Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in helping identify the subjects shown below. These individuals were involved in a fraud incident.
At the end of the year and during the holidays, people are at their most generous. We spend time with loved ones, buy gifts for each other, and give back to our communities through charitable donations. Unfortunately, scammers know this and they come out of the woodwork to try to take advantage of people’s generosity. To make sure your donations go to the purpose you want and not to line some scammer’s pocket, take these precautions.
