The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
Extra federal food benefits due to COVID-19 will end in March
In North Carolina and nationally, emergency allotments for COVID-19 in the Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) program will end in March 2023. Households that have been receiving extra FNS benefits (called "emergency allotments") each month since March 2020 or after will see a reduction in benefits because of a federal change that ends emergency allotments for all states.
Greene County Kids on Stage wins big at 2023 Junior theatre Festival in Atlanta
Snow Hill - Greene County’s Kids on Stage (KOS) theatre group recently participated in the 2023 Junior Theatre Festival (JTF) in Atlanta this past weekend. The group presented scenes from Disney’s Moana Jr. Kids on Stage won a Freddie G Excellence in Acting award and Alexander Suggs received a Freddie G Outstanding Individual Performance award.
Mike Parker: Listening to my grandchildren a lesson in time travel
As many of you know, I have four adult grandchildren in their 20s. They are confronting the only reality of American life they have ever known, but I have lived through at least three or four transmutations of America – especially the American economy.
Help wanted: Triple-R Electric, Inc. - Clerical Support Staff
Help wanted: Triple-R Electric, Inc. - Clerical Support Staff - Starting Wage: $15.00 to $18.00 Hourly.
LCC WIOA Assists Student in Achieving his Career
When 21-year-old Montreai Woodard of Walstonburg came to Lenoir Community College (LCC), he knew exactly what he wanted to do, he just needed financial help to do it. He was working at a local car dealership at the time.
Lenoir County births
Birth certificate records obtained from the Lenoir County Register of Deeds database list the mother's maiden name. In some cases only one parent is listed:
Arendell Parrott Academy earns college board AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award
Arendell Parrott Academy has earned the College Board AP® Computer Science Female Diversity Award for achieving high female representation in AP Computer Science Principles. Schools honored with the AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award have expanded girls’ access in AP computer science courses.
Southwood Elementary Second Nine Week Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following Southwood Elementary School students:
Rochelle Middle Second Nine Week Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following Rochelle Middle School students:
North Lenoir High Second Week Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following North Lenoir High school students:
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Fun Facts About Cilantro
Cilantro or Coriander Leaf, is one of the more polarizing herbs out there, however, believe it or not, it is also one of the most widely eaten herbs in the world. It is super versatile and can be used as an ingredient or a garnish.
Greene Central High School student semi-finalist for NCSU Park Scholarship
Sidney Ramsey of Greene Central High School is a Semi-Finalist for the North Carolina State University Park Scholarship.
Obituary: Elizabeth Ann Davis (Libby) Houston
Elizabeth Ann Davis (Libby) Houston, 70, passed away Thursday, January 19th, following an extended illness.A Celebration of Life service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, January 23, 2023 at Deep Run Original Free Will Baptist Church. Visitation will follow the service.
Obituary: Trace Hill
Trace came into this world a four-pound fourteen ounce baby boy on December 11, 2007, and melted his Mommy and Daddy’s hearts. On Tuesday, January 17, 2023, the world became dimmer when the brightness of Trace’s life ended at the tender age of 15.
NCDOT: Kinston intersection will be reconstructed for safety
A congested U.S. 70 intersection in Kinston will be reconstructed to improve safety and traffic flow.
Snow Hill Primary announces Terrific Kids
Snow Hill Primary gives out a weekly award called "Terrific Kid" awards. Each teacher at SHP chooses a student who has been responsible, shows great character, or has reached a personal goal. On Fridays, these students are presented with an award and are congratulated for their hard work.
Contentnea-Savannah K-8 Second Nine Week Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following Contentnea-Savannah K-8 school students:
Rochelle seventh grader chosen for $20,000 college scholarship
Seventh grader Amani Bailey hasn’t yet decided where she’ll attend college; but when she gets ready to go, she’ll take a big scholarship with her.
Woodington Middle Second Nine Week Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following Woodington Middle school students: