Despair. Desperation. Sorrow. Hunger. These are the feelings of the colonists who were in the midst of the “Starving Time” at Jamestowne during the winter of 1609-1610. That harsh winter left many of these colonists dead due to starvation and poor drinking water. This particular episode during the humble beginnings of Jamestown, Virginia echoes many of the struggles the first colonists to the New World endured.
The Filling Station in Pollocksville celebrated five years of service to the community. The community now has an opportunity to help the Filling Station. From September 1, 2022 through September 24, 2022, voting is open for Chick-fil-A's True Inspiration Award and the Filling Station will be a recipient of the award. The amount is dependent on how many votes the organization gets, it could range between $30,000 to $350,000.
On the first day of their new leadership program, students at Rochelle Middle School learned the first rule of leadership: lead yourself.
Mark your calendars and plan to attend the first annual Job Fair on Wednesday, September 14, from 2 p.m.-6:00 p.m. at the Greene County Wellness Center, 84 N. Perry Drive, Snow Hill, NC. The Lenoir Community College-Greene County Center, NC Global Transpark Economic Development Region, and Greene County Government will sponsor the Job Fair.
Help wanted: City of Kinston Building & Grounds Maintenance Technician. $12.25 Hourly
Kayla Blake Hardison Perez, 31, of Ayden, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at her home. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Howard-Carter Funeral Home in Kinston with Pastor Mike Dixon and Pastor Rick Mondell officiating.
As a result of Hurricane Earl, we are becoming increasingly concerned about an extended period of life threatening rip currents for all Eastern NC beaches through this weekend and likely into early next week.
Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Greene Lamp, Inc. a $1,339,300 grant for the Early Head Start Child Care Partnerships program (EHS-CCP) in Kinston, N.C.
It might surprise you to learn that, according to the national adult literacy non-profit organization ProLiteracy, 43 million Americans struggle to read, write, or do math beyond a third-grade level. Only 53% of immigrants are proficient English speakers. And according to the Department of Education, 31.8 million Americans are digitally illiterate, meaning that they do not have the comfort or competence with technology to use a computer or mobile device.
State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) members, through the member-funded SECU Foundation, funded $5,000 scholarships to Ruth Esmeralda Garcia-Guerra and Amber Joy Roberson, for attendance to Lenoir Community College.
As Hurricane Earl continues to strengthen in the western Atlantic, it will produce increasing long period swell along the North Carolina coast.
The Distinguished Young Women of Lenoir County program proudly presents Macy Sanderson, Distinguished Young Woman of Lenoir County for 2022, in its annual program which will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, September 10, 2022 in the Performing Arts Center on the campus of Kinston High School. Sanderson is currently a freshman at East Carolina University and is the daughter of Millicent and Petey Sanderson.
I hope your Labor Day Weekend has been wonderful in every way, and that you are looking forward to a great upcoming Thanksgiving and Christmas Season. How time flies We need to LIVE each day as fully and completely as possible and count our blessings.
In a show of support for nursing students at Lenoir Community College, UNC Health Lenoir has launched a new scholarship opportunity. Students entering or currently in the nursing program for both Registered Nursing (RN) and Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) can apply and interview for a partial or full scholarship. Student attributes include financial need, drive and compassion to care for patients and their families, and scholastic ability and success.
Shelvia Ashford has been named the first Human Resource Officer for Greene County.
Kinston-Lynwood Tilghman, 79, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2022. A service of love and remembrance with military honors will be held by the graveside at Westview Cemetery on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Gary Harris officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.
Seven Springs- Linwood Chambers began resting in the arms of Jesus early on September 2, 2022. A service of love and remembrance will be held at Rouse Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. The family will receive friends from 10:00 – 10:45 prior to the service.
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
The N.C. State Fair is looking for home chefs to spice up the competitions at the fair with 11 days of cooking challenges. Included are loaded nachos, ultimate brownies, spirited pies, quirky cobbler, a make-ahead breakfast challenge, chili cook-off, grain bowls, sirloin salad, fair food featuring bacon and chicken casserole.
