Due to increased fire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits statewide effective at 5 p.m. November 29, 2021 until further notice.
Help wanted: Administrative Assistant to the Vice President of Student Services and Institutional Effectiveness
Administrative Assistant to the Vice President of Student Services and Institutional Effectiveness. $34,000.00 - $40,000.00 Annually
Governor Cooper urges North Carolinians to get vaccinated this Holiday season
Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. provided an update on the state’s COVID-19 key metrics and trends.
Obituary: Rosalind Harrison Wiggins
Rosalind Harrison Wiggins passed away Monday evening, November 29, 2021 surrounded by her family. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation in the hour before the service, from 10-10:45 a.m., as well as other times at the home of her daughter, Maria. Committal services will be held at Fairview Cemetery immediately following funeral services.
N.C. Department of Public Safety Recognizes 21 Employees with Badge of Excellence
The North Carolina Department of Public Safety honored 21 of its best and brightest employees on Nov. 29 during the department’s annual Badge of Excellence Awards Ceremony.
John Hood: Racial Preferences Are Ending Soon
The state of Washington has it. California has it. Michigan has it. Oklahoma has it. Nebraska has it. Arizona has it. Florida, New Hampshire, and Idaho have a version of it.
Lee Receives Martin and Pelt Excellence in Teaching Award at UMO
The University of Mount Olive Alumni Association recently presented Barbara Lee, from the Class of 2008, with the Lorrelle F. Martin and Michael R. Pelt Excellence in Teaching Award. The award was given during the Alumni Awards Ceremony held in Rodgers Chapel.
Powerball offers $253 million jackpot on Monday night
North Carolinians have the chance on Monday night to play for a Powerball jackpot that now exceeds a quarter of a billion dollars.
Obituary: Dr. Samuel Joseph Gilmore
Dr. Samuel Joseph Gilmore passed away peacefully at home on November 24, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Friends are invited to attend a celebratory service on December 4th at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Kinston, NC. The family kindly requests facemasks be worn. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Mary’s Episcopal Church (Mary’s Kitchen Fund) or the National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation.
Mike Parker: Make ‘Uncle Gabe’ proud and support the Interpretative Center
On Saturday, October 16, craftsmen began building a 14-foot skiff as part of the CSS Neuse Interpretative Center’s “Shipbuilding Saturday.” The program ran from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. that Saturday as builders worked to construct an example of “Uncle Gabe’s Flattie Skiff,” a type of boat built by the thousands in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Greene County Parks and Recreation Winter Sports
The Greene County Recreation Department has opened up registration for their winter sports. The two options for this winter season are basketball and a new girls volleyball team.
Greene County Board of Elections office moving to new location
The Greene County Board of Elections office will be moving to their new office location at 104 Hines Street, Snow Hill, NC, the week of November 29 to December 3, 2021. The new office location will provide easier access for voters and more security measures for election officials.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Longleaf Commitment Grant extended to 2020 high school graduates
Many recent high school graduate students in Kinston can go to community college for free with the Longleaf Commitment Grants.
Woodington Middle School: First Nine Weeks Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following Woodington Middle School Principal's List and Honor Roll students.
Southwood Elementary School: First Nine Weeks Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following Southwood Elementary School Principal's List and Honor Roll students.
Southeast Elementary School: First Nine Weeks Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following Southeast Elementary School Principal's List and Honor Roll students.
Lenoir County restaurant inspections
The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
Cougars Cares Club Shares the Bounty
Continuing their mission of serving their community , Greene Early College’s Cougars Care Club reached out to the community to meet a need for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Rochelle Middle School: First Nine Weeks Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following Rochelle Middle School First Nine Week Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll students.