Five LCPS teachers have been selected to join North Carolina’s Rural Teacher Leadership Network, an ongoing effort to create a capable and diverse community of rural educators with a focus on equity, trauma-informed practice and teacher leadership.
Reece Gardner: Things happy people do not do
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about things we can do to generate Happiness in our lives. Today I want to write about things we SHOULD NOT DO if we want to be happy.
Xi Beta Upsilon begins the new sorority year 2022-23
Xi Beta Upsilon begins the new sorority year 2022-23 with officers (from left): Sandra Braxton, vice president, Sandra Thompson, corresponding secretary, Debbie Smith, treasurer, Lois Charlton, president, Diane Bowen, recording secretary. XBU is a service & social sorority that is part of the international organization Beta Sigma Phi.
Females in Action (FiA) donate to Lenoir County Special Olympics
On August 9, 2022, during a short ceremony at the Kinston Community Center, Females in Action (FiA) donated $1,600 to the Lenoir County Special Olympics. Lisa Sylvia, on behalf of FiA, presented the check to Lynetta Powell with Kinston-Lenoir County Parks and Recreation Department and Ivey Price with Lenoir County Public Schools.
Help wanted: Triple R Electric Clerical Support Staff
Help wanted: Triple R Electric Clerical Support Staff. : $15.00 to $18.00 Hourly Full-Time 401k, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D
KPD: Early morning crash ends in fatality
On Tuesday August 9, 2022, at 6:12 am, officers with the Kinston Police Department along with EMS and Kinston Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a Commercial Truck and motorcycle on 200 block of HWY 58 S. The operator of the motorcycle was pronounced dead on scene. Officers are still conducting their investigation into the incident and charges are pending.
Obituary: Mitchell “Mitch” Cooper
On Thursday, August 4, 2022, Mitchell “Mitch” Cooper, 66, passed away in his home, surrounded by his beloved wife and faithful dogs. A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 13, 2022, in the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Kinston, NC. Visitation will begin at 10 am with memorial service to follow at 11am and will be officiated by the Rev. Karl Grant.
Brewed on Broadway receives Greater Pink Hill’s Business of Excellence Award
Greater Pink Hill’s Business of Excellence Award recipient for August 2022 is Brewed on Broadway. Located at 110 E Broadway St, Pink Hill, North Carolina opened Monday through Friday 7-6pm and Saturday 7-3pm, you can grab fresh brewed coffee, iced lattes, frappes, and smoothies.
John Hood: Cooper Defends Racial Discrimination
Because I am an inveterate optimist who likes to think the best of other folks, I’m going to assume for the sake of the following argument that North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper and former governors Jim Hunt, Mike Easley, and Bev Perdue sometimes sign documents they’ve not closely read.
Senator Jim Perry: More energy means lower prices
Inflation and economic uncertainty are hurting small businesses and consumers, who must pay more for essential everyday goods. Energy prices are a particular sticking point, with the national average still up 32.75% from last year. Businesses are feeling the pain of increased transportation costs that translate into the price of goods, municipal transportation fleets are blowing by set fuel budgets, and everyday Americans flinch as they put gas in their tank on their way to work.
Public Notice: Advertisements for Re-bids
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Greene County Public Works: Boil water advisory
BOILED WATER ADVISORY: All of Stocks McLawhorn Rd and John Merritt Rd - 8/8/2022 Greene County Water Corporation customers are impacted only in the following areas: All of Stocks McLawhorn Rd and John Merritt Rd.
Golden LEAF announces $3.3 million in funding
The Golden LEAF Board of Directors awarded $445,582 in funding to support projects through the Open Grants Program and $1,382,782.18 to support rural broadband to community anchor institutions through MCNC. The Golden LEAF Board approved $127,534 in funding for the NC Rural Center to administer the Rural Internship Initiative as part of the Golden LEAF Scholarship Program. The Golden LEAF Board also awarded $1,365,000 in funding for projects through the Flood Mitigation Program.
Mike Parker: Where have all the teachers gone?
Dr. Mary Ann Wolf, president and executive director of the Public School Forum of North Carolina, published an interesting article in the Neuse News. She began by citing two school administrators who said they could not get applicants for their vacant teaching positions.
North Carolina's June county and area employment figures released
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 98 of North Carolina’s counties in June and decreased in two. Edgecombe County had the highest unemployment rate at 8.0 percent while Orange and Buncombe Counties each had the lowest at 3.3 percent. All fifteen of the state’s metro areas experienced rate increases. Among the metro areas, Rocky Mount had the highest rate at 6.5 percent while Asheville and Durham-Chapel Hill each had the lowest at 3.4 percent. The June not seasonally adjusted statewide rate was 4.1 percent.
Lenoir County restaurant inspections
The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
Latoya Moore named to Dean's List at University of Maryland Global Campus
Latoya Moore of Kinston was named to the Dean's List for the spring semester at University of Maryland Global Campus. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earned a grade point average of at least 3.5 for the term, and maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.5 at UMGC.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
New pharmacy opening in Kinston
The new addition will be Kinston Community Pharmacy, the pharmacy will open for business on August 8th. The new pharmacy will be located at 324 N Queen St. Suite A in Kinston North Carolina. Our hours of operations will be Monday - Friday 9:00am to 6:00pm
Lenoir County Sheriff's Office: Suspect arrested in La Grange murder
On August 5, at approximately 4:30 pm, Lenoir County Deputies responded to the 400 block of South Wooten Street in La Grange in reference to a shooting incident.