Morehead-Cain finalist, Park semi-finalist keep their cool
At stake for each of them is a college scholarship that is not only valuable and prestigious but potentially life-changing, yet the two LCPS seniors are approaching the bell lap of their quest with a calm that recommends them as much as their grades.
A more meaningful New Year’s Resolution
Every year, we are bombarded with “New Year, New You” messages about how to be a healthier happier person. While it's commendable to work towards a better you in 2022, health and wellbeing is a lifelong journey. Forbes states, according to a study by the University of Scranton, that only 8% of people will achieve their New Year's resolutions.
Kinston-Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce announces the 111th annual awards presentation
The Kinston-Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce will host the 111th Annual Awards Presentation at the Kinston Country Club, Thursday, January 27, 2022, 6:15 p.m. This signature event features a delicious meal, assorted beverages, and the most prestigious and anticipated awards of the year: Citizen of the Year, Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award, Ambassador of the Year, and the Young Professional of the Year. You don’t want to miss this exciting event located at 1501 County Club Drive.
Help wanted: Lenoir County Department of Social Services - Social Worker IV-IAT (Investigative, Assessment and Treatment) - Multiple Vacancies
Help wanted: Lenoir County Department of Social Services - Social Worker IV-IAT (Investigative, Assessment and Treatment) - Multiple Vacancies. Special Entry Salary Range: $47,526 - $57,906
Help wanted: Lenoir County Department of Social Services - Income Maintenance Investigator II
Help wanted: Lenoir County Department of Social Services - Income Maintenance Investigator II. Salary Range: $31,234 - $46,367.
Help wanted: Department of Social Services - Income Maintenance Case Worker I (Day Care)
Help wanted: Department of Social Services - Income Maintenance Case Worker I (Day Care). SALARY RANGE: $28,296 - $43,056
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
Kristy Bock: The Social Agenda
The weaponization of fear has become the new normal, with both sides of a hidden war embracing a deadly virus as their flag. The left, the right, the conservatives, the progressives, QAnon and Antifa all have more in common than dissension.
Greene Early College Phi Theta Kappa fall inductees
Students who join must be invited into the organization, completed 12 hours of college coursework toward an associate degree, and maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
USDA Highlights Biden-Harris Administration’s First-Year Accomplishments to Create Better Market Opportunities for Rural Businesses in North Carolina
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today highlighted the Biden-Harris administration’s first-year accomplishments in North Carolina to help create better market opportunities for rural businesses, their suppliers and their customers.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Winter season healthy vegetable recipes
Yes, there is surely less to choose from locally in the fresh vegetables department at Farmers Markets and Roadside Stands this time of year, but that does not mean there aren’t fresh seasonal vegetables options!
Causey to present grant checks in Pitt, Pamlico and Jones counties Jan. 19
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey will distribute grant checks totaling $25,000 to five volunteer fire departments when he travels to Pitt, Pamlico and Jones counties on Wednesday, Jan. 19.
Rep. Murphy Selected to Join Ways and Means Committee
Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) released the following statement after being chosen to serve on the House Ways and Means Committee and Health and Oversight Subcommittees for the 117th Congress.
NC Medicaid Direct Care workers to receive one-time bonus in recognition of their work and ongoing efforts during COVID-19 pandemic
he recently adopted North Carolina state budget includes funds to give a one-time bonus to eligible home- and community-based direct care workers and support staff who provide services to Medicaid and NC Health Choice beneficiaries. The budget also includes a provision to implement a home- and community-based direct care worker wage increase for eligible employees who provide services to Medicaid and NC Health Choice beneficiaries.
Former United States Post Office demolished
The former Post Office located at 4008 W Vernon Avenue in Kinston is being demolished. “We purchased the post office as an investment in Lenoir County,” said Brooks Poole of Walter Poole Reality.
Help wanted: Lenoir County Government - Deputy Register of Deeds
Help wanted: Lenoir County Government - Deputy Register of Deeds. Salary Range: $25,635 - $39,007
NWS: Winter Storm Briefing
Confidence is now HIGH that this event will occur and HIGH on expected impacts. Significant ice amounts are forecasted.
LCES implements its Severe Winter Weather Operations Plan
Lenoir County Emergency Services (LCES) has implemented its Severe Winter Weather Operations Plan. On Wednesday, LCES personnel completed operational checks on generators located at each EMS station and the Emergency Communication Center.
Gov. Cooper declares State of Emergency before second winter storm
Governor Roy Cooper has signed a state of emergency in advance of the second winter storm to move through the state in a week. Beginning Thursday, snow, sleet, freezing rain and ice are expected to cause significant winter impacts in central and eastern regions of the state.