4-H members from Lenoir and Jones counties recently explored food production, food safety, food distribution, and food science during a day of tours and activities in Raleigh.
2022 N.C. high school graduates enrolling in community college could receive tuition assistance through Longleaf Commitment Grant
Students in North Carolina who graduated high school in 2022 are eligible to have tuition and fees covered at any of the state’s 58 community colleges through the Longleaf Commitment Grant. The grant provides between $700 – $2,800 to recent high school graduates to cover the cost of tuition and fees for up to two years at a North Carolina Community College. 2022 high school graduates in North Carolina are eligible for the grant money to use for current and subsequent semesters through Fall 2024.
Help wanted: The Adams School of Dentistry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Part-Time Clinical Research Assistant
Part-Time Clinical Research Assistant The Adams School of Dentistry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is looking to hire a motivated and enthusiastic Clinical Research Assistant to work in Lenoir County, NC. The salary range is $20-22 per hour.
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
Help wanted: Lenoir County Tax Department - Land Records Specialist
Help wanted: Lenoir County Tax Department - Land Records Specialist. Salary Range: $36,290 - $55,220
Help wanted: Lenoir County Tax Department - Revenue Agent
Help wanted: Lenoir County Tax Department - Revenue Agent. Salary Range: $31,293 - $39,081
Help Wanted: Neuse News Sports Freelancers
Neuse News Sports is seeking sports enthusiasts interested in middle school, high school and college sports coverage for Lenoir, Greene and Jones counties. Our Freelancers (a.k.a. stringers) will be independent contractors supervised by the Neuse News Sports Editor, who will coordinate coverage of local area games and events.
Greene County Sheriff's Office requests public assistance
The Greene County Sheriff's Office is requesting assistance from the public in reference to two breaking and entering investigations in the Shine Area.
UNC Health Lenoir welcomes 2022 new graduate nurses
We recently welcomed six New Graduate Nurses to the team! We are excited to have them join our team!
Resource fair event held at Grainger Stadium to Defeet Poverty
Greene Lamp partnered with Samaritan's Feet to bring 1,600 pairs of shoes for children, adults, and seniors to Kinston as part of their Defeeting Poverty Community Resource Fair. The resource fair is being held at Grainger Stadium, in the parking lot until 1:00 pm.
Rural Teacher Leadership Network Includes five educators from LCPS
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.