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
Pitt County woman celebrates $100,000 scratch-off win purchased in Kinston
Rita Roberson of Grifton tried her luck on a $20 scratch-off ticket and won a $100,000 prize. Roberson bought her lucky $2,000,000 Diamond Dazzler ticket from EZ Pass Tobacco & Vape on Phillips Road in Kinston. She arrived at lottery headquarters Wednesday to collect her prize and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, took home $71,016.
Children's Village Academy announces Principal's List and Honor Roll
Children's Village Academy 3rd nine weeks honors
Greene County Middle School Q3 Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following Greene County Middle School students.
Help wanted: Kinston Housing Authority - Accounting Technician
Kinston Housing Authority - Accounting Technician. Starting Salary: $31,574.40
Cooking with Tammy: What’s Almost in Season? Asparagus!
We are starting to get more and more glimpses of springtime, and as the days grow warmer and longer it is time to start looking for fresh asparagus!! Asparagus has moved from only being enjoyed slimy from a can to being a super popular number one choice for taste, variety and nutrition!
John Hood: We Need More Housing Options
As post-COVID shifts in work arrangements and living preferences continue to motivate many Americans to relocate, North Carolina will continue to be a popular destination. Indeed, we can attract even more professionals, families, retirees, and other folks to our state if we lean into one of our competitive advantages: housing options.
FCC designates '988' as 3-digit number for National Suicide Prevention hotline
On July 16, 2020, the Federal Communications Commission adopted rules to establish 988 as the new, nationwide, 3-digit phone number for Americans in crisis to connect with suicide prevention and mental health crisis counselors.
Top finishes in regionals send 26 students to state Science Fair
Twenty-six LCPS students and their 20 projects are moving on the 2022 Virtual NC Science and Engineering Fair after top finishes in regional competition.
Amazon Job fair held at Lenoir Community College
Samara Taft, Director of WIOA Title I Programs/NCWorks Career Center Manager discusses the Amazon Job Fair event held at Lenoir Community College. Neuse News announced Amazon was coming to Kinston, NC in December.
Greene Central student accepted into Governor's School
Greene Central’s Sidney Ramsey has been accepted into the Governor's School. Ramsey will go to Governor's School East, which is located at Meredith College. Governor's School is a 4-week summer residential program to prepare students for college. This program is for gifted and talented rising seniors.
South Lenoir student accepted into Governor's School
South Lenoir High School Junior, Sydney McLawhorn has been accepted into Governor School West. She will be focusing on mathematics at Winston- Salem State University.
Kinston High student accepted into Governor's School
Janae Brown has been accepted into the Governor’s School and will be focusing on the area of theatre.
Kristy Bock: You get what you pay for
If you are hiring at minimum wage, you should expect minimum effort. The problem is that it has become commonplace for those who go above and beyond, often at their own expense, to be seen as the rule and not the exception.
North Lenoir students accepted into Governor's School
Three North Lenoir students are headed to the Governor’s School. North Lenoir High School shared through their Facebook page that Courtney Humphrey, Austin Williams, and Dakotah Lane were accepted into the Governor’s School.
Another rabid raccoon found in Lenoir County
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.