UNC Adams School of Dentistry Social/Clinical Research Assistant
Salary Range: $35,100 - $42,900
Help wanted: Lenoir County Information Technology Department - Network & Security Administrator
Lenoir County Information Technology Department - Network & Security Administrator
SALARY RANGE: $46,367 - $68,832
Kinston Police Officers respond to shooting
On Thursday, November 18th, 2021, at approximately 1:47 p.m. Kinston Police Officers were dispatched to the 500 block of N. Queen St. in reference to multiple calls regarding a shooting that had occurred.
Governor Cooper Signs Budget and Two Bills into Law
Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law:
Holly Jolly Time at the Kinston Community Center
Have a Holly Jolly time shopping at the Kinston Community Center. The Community Council for the Arts and the Kinston Community Center have teamed up for the annual Holly Jolly Holiday show featuring local vendors. The event will be held on Friday, November 19, 2021 from 10:00 am through 6:00 pm and Saturday, November 20, 2021 from 10:00 am through 4:00 pm at the Kinston Community Center.
Obituary: Alyce Humphrey Cunningham
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.
N.C. HOPE Program tops $593 million in rent and utility assistance awards
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 press release: Leapfrog “A” for Fall 2021
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.
Lenoir County among those offering $25 prepaid Mastercard for first time vaccinations
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.
Truist Bank in Ayden robbed, suspect arrested
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.
Greene County stretch of U.S. 264 included in new Interstate designation
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.
Lenoir County wins in state budget
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 Cooper announces intent to sign Legislative budget
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.
Down East Wood Ducks Announce 2022 Regular-Season Game Times
The Down East Wood Ducks have announced the first pitch times for their 66 home games in 2022.
Help wanted: Lenoir County Department of Social Services - Social Worker III, Adult Services
Lenoir County Department of Social Services - Social Worker III, Adult Services
SALARY RANGE: $34,477 - $51,181
Help wanted: Lenoir County Department of Social Services - Processing Assistant V
Lenoir County Department of Social Services - Processing Assistant V
SALARY RANGE: $25,635 - $38,056
Reece Gardner: Count your blessings
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
Help wanted: Lenoir County Emergency Services EMS Division - Community Paramedic
Lenoir County Emergency Services EMS Division - Community Paramedic
SALARY RANGE: $34,477 - $49,932
Precision Graphics to open new facility in Snow Hill
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 Cooper Statement on Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Governor Roy Cooper issued the following statement on President Biden's signing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: