Precipitation will likely begin early Sunday morning as a wintry mix before transitioning to moderate to heavy rain by Sunday afternoon.
New Clubs Let Parrott Students Explore
Scan a QR code on the poster in the hallway, fill out an interest survey, and you can join Patriots for the Planet—if you’re a Parrott Academy high school student.
LCPS honored with global award as Cognia District of Distinction
Cognia, the international school improvement organization, has named Lenoir County Public Schools a District of Distinction, a designation of excellence granted to only 20 school districts worldwide for 2021 and an honor associated with LCPS’s strong performance in last spring’s accreditation review.
Meet Abbigail Barber: 4-H and Youth Development Agent
King’s Mountain native Abbigail Barber is the new 4-H and Youth Development Agent. She graduated from NC State with a Bachelor of Science and a double major in Animal Science and Science Technology Studies. She has lived in the area for about three years now.
Help Wanted: Neuse Regional Water and Sewer Authority - Administrative Secretary
CLASS TITLE: Administrative Secretary - Neuse Regional Water and Sewer Authority-La Grange, NC
SALARY: Dependent upon Qualifications
Masks to be worn by all in City of Kinston facilities
Mayor Dontario Hardy issued a proclamation siting a temporary mandatory mask mandate for city facilities.
NCDHHS School Guidance Encourages Vaccines and Masking to Keep Students in the Classroom
With COVID-19 cases reaching pandemic highs, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services urges K-12 schools to promote vaccination and boosters for students and staff and require students and staff wear masks indoors to keep students in the classroom and limit the risk of COVID-19 transmission.
Rotary International President visits Kinston
Rotary International President Shekhar Mehta from West Bengal, India toured EastPoint Prosthetics & Orthotics, Inc. in Kinston. Rotary Internional is an organzation that hopes to bring together business and professional leaders in order to provide humaitarian service around the world.
Greene Early College alumnus joins Kinston Police Department
Greene Early College alumnus(2019), Cynthia Valle-Balthazar, has joined the Kinston Police Department. She joined the department in August.
Wait Time for Moderna COVID-19 Booster Shortened to Five Months
The FDA now authorizes and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends individuals who received the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine get a booster dose after five months. This announcement from federal agencies comes just three days after the announcement of a shortened wait time for a booster from six months to five months for individuals who received the Pfizer vaccine.
Lenoir County Public Schools to require mandatory face coverings
The Lenoir County Public School Board met for an emergency meeting on Monday, January 10, 2022. After the public comments were shared, a motion was made, and the vote to require masks was taken.
Got Some Free Time? Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library Has You Covered
This semester, I am taking a class about Economics and Personal Finance. I have learned that Economics plays a major role in my life’s choices because everything is tied to how money influences me and the decisions I make with money.
Lenoir County Board of Education to hold Special Meeting
The Lenoir County Board of Education will convene a called special meeting on Monday, January 10, 2022, at 6 p.m. at the Board of Education office at 2017 W. Vernon Ave., Kinston. The meeting will be conducted in a face-to-face format.
Meet Kaelyn Mohrfeld: Livestock Agent for Lenoir and Greene Counties
Pink Hill native Kaelyn Mohrfeld is the Lenoir and Greene Counties Livestock Agent for the Lenoir County Cooperative Extension.
Southeast Elementary second nine week Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following Southeast Elementary second nine week Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll students!
Northwest Elementary second nine week Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll
Congratulations to the Northwest Elementary second nine week Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll students!
Mike Parker: My single-item ‘bucket list’
Until recently, I have never had a “bucket list,” that list of things a person has not done but wishes to do before dying. I have written, taught, expounded texts from the Bible, and played music with some excellent musicians. My life has been satisfying.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
La Grange Elementary second nine week Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll
Congratulations ot the following La Grange Elementary second nine week Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll students!
First student P-EBT issuance scheduled for next week, child care P-EBT still pending federal approval
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced it will issue the first round of Student Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer benefits next week for students eligible between the months of September and November 2021.