Greene County Schools has selected their first Outstanding Employee of the Month for the 2022-2023 school year. For November, Ms. Patricia Riggs, an English Language Arts teacher at Greene County Middle School, has been recognized with this honor.
Help Wanted: Maintenance Technician
A great job and a great future await you at Smithfield Foods. As the world’s largest pork processor and largest hog producer in the United States, we’re a $16 billion global food company with more than 55,000 employees. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Hourly Maintenance PAY UP TO $31.50/hr!!!
Mike Parker: Has the Spirit of Christmas Past died?
Retail sales during 2021’s November-December holiday season grew 14.1 percent over 2020 to $886.7 billion, easily beating the National Retail Federation’s forecast and setting a record, despite challenges from inflation, supply chain disruptions, and the ongoing pandemic.
Matt Lococo: Meet Me Greene County, Rose Burton
Neuse News is beginning a series to introduce Greene County readers to some of the influential, interesting, and decision-making leaders of our community. “Meet Me Greene County” column is a look into what makes Greene County the special place it is to live, work and play.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Teachers honored for efforts that saved the life of a student
When a student showed signs of extreme distress, the Pink Hill Elementary staff sprang into action. Led by EC teacher Amy Taylor and school data manager Megan Barwick, they used CPR and the AED that all LCP schools are equipped with to stabilize the student until EMT arrived.
In boat race, winning and losing take back seat to STEM learning
What do you get when you get when you take a STEM-oriented design challenge and add water? A boat race where winning and losing take a back seat to learning.
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE: Lenoir County Community Transportation Program Application
This is to inform the public that a public hearing will be held on the proposed Lenoir County Community Transportation Program Application to be submitted to the North Carolina Department of Transportation no later than December 9, 2022. The public hearing will be held on December 5, 2022 at 9:00 AM before the Lenoir County Board of Commissioners.
AVISO DE JUNTA PÚBLICA: Condado de Lenoir Solicitud del Programa de Transporte Comunitario
Este aviso para informar al público sobre la junta pública que se llevará a cabo acerca de la aplicación de propuesta por el programa de transporte para la comunidad del Condado de Lenoir que será sometida al Departamento de Transportación de Carolina del Norte no más tarde del 9 de diciembre de 2022. La junta pública que se llevará a cabo el 5 de diciembre del 2022 a las 9:00 del frente de Comisionados del Condado de Lenoir.
Obituary - Charles Thomas McDonald
Charles Thomas McDonald, 65, of Kinston passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Funeral service will be held 6:00 p.m. Monday, December 5, 2022, at Garner Funeral Home with Rev. Don Causley officiating. Visitation will follow the service and at other times at the home of the son, Kenneth McDonald.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Recipes for Using Thanksgiving Leftovers
Did you just prepare a delicious Thanksgiving meal and there are loads of leftovers? Of course, you don’t want all of this deliciousness to go to waste, but you also do not want to do Thanksgiving on repeat for a week!
Commissioner Burress appointed by Speaker Moore as Assistant for LiNC-IT and STEPs4GROWTH with NCBCE
The Office of Speaker Moore has appointed, Commissioner Derek Burress of Greene County, NC and Emma Friesen, Assistant for LiNC-IT and STEPs4GROWTH with NCBCE (NC Business Committee for Education and Duke School).
Farmers Market update for December 3, 2022
Market open between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm Tuesday and Saturday
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE: Lenoir County Community Transportation Program Application
This is to inform the public that a public hearing will be held on the proposed Lenoir County Community Transportation Program Application to be submitted to the North Carolina Department of Transportation no later than December 9, 2022. The public hearing will be held on December 5, 2022 at 9:00 AM before the Lenoir County Board of Commissioners.
AVISO DE JUNTA PÚBLICA: Condado de Lenoir Solicitud del Programa de Transporte Comunitario
Este aviso para informar al público sobre la junta pública que se llevará a cabo acerca de la aplicación de propuesta por el programa de transporte para la comunidad del Condado de Lenoir que será sometida al Departamento de Transportación de Carolina del Norte no más tarde del 9 de diciembre de 2022. La junta pública que se llevará a cabo el 5 de diciembre del 2022 a las 9:00 del frente de Comisionados del Condado de Lenoir.
Greene County Board of Education Recap
Greene County Board of Education met in their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, November 28, 2022. At the meeting, Chair Pat Adams and Vice Chair Joe Smith were recognized as they are leaving the board after 48 combined years of service. The recognition took place at the beginning of the meeting.
KPD requests assistance in identifying subjects related to recent Pearson Park damage
On November 24, 2022, the Christmas decorations in Pearson Park were damaged. KPD is requesting assistance in identifying the subjects in the photos. The subjects are two white males and two white females. The are believed to be around 18 years old. If you have any information on the subjects please call the KPD tip line at 252-939-4020 or Stoppers at 252-523-4444.
Dear Santa Letters
Send us your child's "Dear Santa" letter to dearsanta@neusenews.com or Dear Santa, c/o Neuse News, 105 West Blount Street, Kinston, NC 28501.
MrBeast makes Forbes 30 under 30 list second year in a row
In May, MrBeast came to Kinston and built a chocolate factory to give away in one of his YouTube videos. Forbes announced that MrBeast is in their 2023 30 under 30 class, consisting of 400 pioneers reshaping the future of 20 industries and the world. MrBeast also made the list in 2021.
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE: Lenoir County Community Transportation Program Application
This is to inform the public that a public hearing will be held on the proposed Lenoir County Community Transportation Program Application to be submitted to the North Carolina Department of Transportation no later than December 9, 2022. The public hearing will be held on December 5, 2022 at 9:00 AM before the Lenoir County Board of Commissioners.