The Lenoir County Health Department (LCHD) received confirmation from the North Carolina State Laboratory that another raccoon has tested positive for rabies. The animal was located in the Wyse Fork area of Lenoir County.
Governor Cooper hosts discussion and encourages high school seniors to apply for funding
Governor Roy Cooper held a roundtable discussion about the Longleaf Commitment community college grant program with education leaders and grant recipients at Central Carolina Community College.
Library unveils 21st-Century bookmobile in April
Along with warmer weather and new growth, the arrival of spring brings new programs and services from the Neuse Regional Libraries.
NC 4-H Hippology and Horse Bowl Competition Awards
We want to congratulate our Jones County 4-H’ers and their accomplishments at the NC 4-H Hippology and Horse Bowl Competition held in Raleigh on March 12th. These 4-H’ers have worked so hard since January and many plan to participate in horse judging next month too!
Help wanted: Kinston-Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce
Kinston-Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is currently accepting applications and resumes for the position of Executive Director.
NWS: Heavy rain likely tonight and Thursday, severe weather possible
Final briefing regarding heavy rain tonight and Thursday, as well as overnight severe weather potential. The primary risk is damaging winds, but an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out. A Slight Risk of severe weather remains for all but the Outer Banks.
KPD: If you have information, come forward
On Tuesday, March 22nd, 2022, at approximately 7:30 am, officers from the Kinston Police Department were called to 225 East New Bern Rd. Kinston, N.C. in reference to a breaking and entering that had occurred overnight.
LCC Disaster Preparedness Simulation March 29
Lenoir Community College will hold a Disaster Preparedness Event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 29 in and near the Health Sciences Building on campus.
Greene County Public Schools Announce Teacher of the Year
Greene County Public Schools announced their Teacher of the Year for each school. Listed below are the winners recognized by their peers:
Help wanted: Kinston Housing Authority - Accounting Technician
Kinston Housing Authority - Accounting Technician. Starting Salary: $31,574.40
Obituary: Alex Lee Brann, Jr.
Alex Lee Brann, Jr. "Poppy" took the hand of his Lord and Savior at 3:10 am Saturday, March 19th. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at 3 pm at Reedy Branch FWB, Winterville, NC. Visitation will be prior to the service from 2 pm until the funeral hour at the church.
Pink Hill team captures third title In six years of Science Olympiad
The team from Pink Hill Elementary School finished no lower than third in 14 of the 19 events in the 2022 LCPS Elementary Science Olympiad on Friday to win its third title in the six years of the district-wide tournament.
NWS: Potential for severe weather Wednesday, heavy rain on Thursday
According to the National Weather Service there is a severe weather potential tomorrow and heavy rain on Thursday.
North Lenoir High School Drama Club Boosters present GREASE
The North Lenoir High School Drama Club Boosters present Grease at the Young H. Allen Auditorium at North Lenoir High School. The show dates are March 31, 2022 at 7:00 pm and April 1, 2022 at 7:00 pm, April 2, 2022 at 7:00pm and April 3, 2022 at 3:00pm. General admission tickets are available in advance, $10 and $6 for students, and will be $12 at the door. Please call (252) 527-9184 to purchase tickets.
NCDHHS: North Carolina Reports 40% Increase in Overdose Deaths in 2020 Compared to 2019; NCDHHS Continues Fight Against Overdose Epidemic
This stark increase during 2020 aligns with the increases experienced nationwide with the nation exceeding 100,000 deaths. In North Carolina, the number of drug overdose deaths — from illicit substances and/or medications — increased by nearly 1,000 deaths, from 2,352 in 2019 to 3,304 in 2020.
GCMS/GCHS HOSA Earns multiple titles
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.