On March 8-10 students from Greene Central High School and Greene County Middle School participated in the State Competition for the North Carolina HOSA organization.
Lenoir County births
Birth certificate records obtained from the Lenoir County Register of Deeds database list the mother's maiden name. In some cases only one parent is listed:
Fundraiser to be held for Eagle Scout project
Richard “Trey” Morgan III is a 17-year-old Kinston native and a Junior at Lenoir County Early College High School working toward his high school diploma and his Associates in Arts degree. He is also working toward becoming an Eagle Scout.
Local historians hope to preserve Wyse Fork Battlefield
The proposed interstate from La Grange to Dover brings historians, the NC Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and the US Army Corp of Engineers together to balance preserving the history of Wyse Fork Battlefield with infrastructure progress.
Snow Hill Primary announces Terrific Kids
Snow Hill Primary gives out a weekly award called "Terrific Kid" awards. Each teacher at SHP chooses a student who has been responsible, shows great character, or has reached a personal goal.
Local church partners with Eastern NC Food Bank to provide resources for the community
The Macedonia FWB Church, at 648 Albrittons Road in Kinston, has teamed up with Eastern NC Food Bank to provide resources for those who are in need.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Help wanted: Neuse Regional Water and Sewer Authority-La Grange - CLASS TITLE: Administrative Secretary
Help wanted: Neuse Regional Water and Sewer Authority-La Grange - CLASS TITLE: Administrative Secretary - Dependent upon Qualifications Salary Range: $15.00 - $24.00 per hour
Help wanted: Kinston Housing Authority - Accounting Technician
Kinston Housing Authority - Accounting Technician. Starting Salary: $31,574.40
Lenoir County Highway Closing for Maintenance
A section of a Lenoir County highway is scheduled to close early next week while N.C. Department of Transportation crews do maintenance to a local bridge.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Edamame! Don’t Be Afraid of the Little Green Bean!
If you are in the group of folks who look at the word edamame and “eda-what”, then you may be in the majority who are just discovering this little green bean.
North Lenoir Fire and Rescue receives smoke alarm grant from Office of State Fire Marshal
On Friday, March 4th, North Lenoir Volunteer Fire & Rescue took delivery of 48 smoke detectors from the North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal. The smoke detectors were donated as part of the Office of the State Fire Marshal’s Smoke Alarm Canvassing Grant, a program designed to reduce fire deaths and injuries in high-risk fire areas.
Developmental Disabilities Awareness StoryWalk today
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and today we will celebrate our beloved friends and family who are differently abled with a special children’s book called “Just Ask”. Join us for some sunshine, warm weather, food and fun today at Greene County Sports Complex from 4pm-6pm.
NCDOT: Lenoir County Bridge to Close for Maintenance
A Lenoir County bridge is scheduled to close Monday while N.C. Department of Transportation crews perform maintenance.
State leaders outline robust plans for economic growth and public health to ensure strong North Carolina future
Governor Roy Cooper today outlined steps on moving North Carolina forward from COVID-19. Cooper was joined by Kody Kinsley, Secretary for North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), who explained the Department’s plan to adapt in this new stage.
Volunteers needed for statewide litter sweep
The N.C. Department of Transportation needs volunteers to help clean up trash along roads during the Adopt-A-Highway Fall Litter Sweep from April 16-30.
Early College senior Kate Benson wins top scholarship to NC State
Kate Benson has trained and competed as a dancer for most of her young years, but perhaps no dance she’s done has meant so much as the dance she did after receiving word that she’d won a Goodnight Scholarship to NC State University.
Lenoir County Commissioners pass Begging and Solicitation Ordinance
In the last meeting for February, the Lenoir County Commissioners approved a Begging and Solicitation Ordinance for Lenoir County.
Greene County Museum has annual Greene County School Art Show
The Greene County Museum is having its annual Greene County School Art Show. The regular museum hours are Tu-Th 11-4. They may be open on Fridays and Saturdays, but as they rely on volunteers on those days, it may be beneficial to call first to ensure they are open. The phone number is 252-747-1999. Visiting the exhibit anytime between 3/15 and 4/28 is encouraged.
NCDOT: Interstate 42 Coming to Eastern N.C. Corridor
The N.C. Department of Transportation has received federal approval to designate two bypass segments of U.S. 70 in Johnston, Wayne and Lenoir counties as Interstate 42.