Market open between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm Tuesday and Saturday
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: North Carolina is number seven in apple production
Similar to our very favorite sweet potatoes, apples are a top crop for North Carolina Farmers, ranking our great state in number seven in the nation!! During any year, NC can produce up to 4 million bushels!! Eighty percent of this production occurs in Henderson County North Carolina, if Henderson County were a state, it would actually rank 8th in the nation.
9/11 21st anniversary memorial service on Sunday
Due to pending inclement weather the event will be held at Kinston’s Fire Station Number One across from Grainger Stadium. Parking is available at the stadium parking lot. AMVETS Post 1111 in conjunction with Lenoir County Emergency Services and Greene Lamp will be holding the 21st Annual Kinston/Lenoir County 9/11 Memorial Service. This year marks the twenty-first since the attacks impacted our Nation.
NWS Morehead City dangerous rip currents / coastal flooding
As a result of Hurricane Earl, we will continue to experience an extended period of life threatening rip currents for all Eastern NC beaches through this weekend and likely into early next week. In addition the combination of onshore flow, high astronomical tides, and Hurricane Earl swell will lead to minor oceanside coastal flooding again around this evenings high tide. A HIGH RISK for Rip Currents continues for All Beaches today.
NCDOA to deliver school supplies to Greene County Intermediate School
NC Department of Administration’s Secretary Pamela B. Cashwell will deliver school supplies to Greene County students on Friday, September 9 as part of Governor Roy Cooper’s Annual School Supply Drive.
Chadwick Stokes: English Colonies of the New World - Jamestowne
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.
Filling Station in running to receive True Inspiration Award
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.
Rochelle’s leadership program has whole school on same page
On the first day of their new leadership program, students at Rochelle Middle School learned the first rule of leadership: lead yourself.
Job fair coming to Greene County at Wellness Center
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
Help wanted: City of Kinston Building & Grounds Maintenance Technician. $12.25 Hourly
Obituary: Kayla Blake Hardison Perez
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.
NWS: Dangerous Rip Currents/Coastal Flooding
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.
Murphy applauds $1.3M Early Head Start Child Care Partnerships Grant in Kinston
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.
Justin Stout: Free adult literacy tutoring available at local library
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.
SECU Foundation provides $5,000 Scholarships to area students
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.
Help wanted: City of Kinston Engineer (Fire Department)
City of Kinston Engineer (Fire Department) Salary: $42,251.68-$58,869.60
NWS: Hurricane Earl expected to produce dangerous rip currents
As Hurricane Earl continues to strengthen in the western Atlantic, it will produce increasing long period swell along the North Carolina coast.
Distinguished Young Women of Lenoir County program scheduled for Saturday
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.
Reece Gardner: Count your blessings
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.
UNC Health Lenoir launches new scholarship opportunity
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.