Greene Early College Establishes a HOSA Chapter

Seeking to expand opportunities for GEC students, biology teacher, Shontia Blount, chartered HOSA at the beginning of the 2022-2023 school year. Recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and Health Science Education Division of ACTE, HOSA, Future, Health Professionals, is a national student organization. HOSA's two-fold mission is to promote career opportunities in the health care industry and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people.

LCPS middle school student receives lifesaving award from NC Insurance Commissioner

Mike Causey, North Carolina Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal, went to Rochelle Middle School to present a Commissioner's Award for Heroism to Zsakiyah Sutton for her extraordinary actions during a fire in her home last November. “The courageous acts of this young lady helped save the life of her infant brother, and for that she is a true hero,” said Commissioner Causey. “It is an honor for me to present this award to her.”

Obituary: Billy Brown

Billy Brown, 88, of Pink Hill, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022 at his home. A visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at the home of Debbie Casey, 2870 Susan Gray Court, Kinston, North Carolina 28504. Funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at Howard-Carter Funeral Home with burial following the service at Westview Cemetery. Robert Brown will officiate.

Obituary - Donna Jean Watkins Sowers

Donna Jean Watkins Sowers, 71, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2022 at her home in Kinston. A funeral service will be held at 1100 a.m. on Thursday, October 27, 2022 in the chapel at Howard-Carter Funeral Home with burial to follow at Westview Cemetery with Pastor Jimmy Sowers, Pastor Chris Truett, and Pastor Bert Potter officiating.