North Carolina's March county and area employment figures released

Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in 44 of North Carolina’s counties in March 2024, increased in 22, and remained unchanged in 34. Hyde County had the highest unemployment rate at 7.6 percent while Greene County had the lowest at 2.8 percent. Six of the state’s metro areas experienced rate increases, four decreased, and five remained unchanged.

Bethel Christian Academy Achieve Accreditation

Bethel Christian Academy (BCA) has announced that they have achieved accreditation by the North Carolina Christian School Association (NCCSA) effective May 1, 2024, for a term of five years. According to the press release received, NCCSA School Accreditation provides a benchmark for Christian schools which measures standards, performance, integrity, and quality.

LCC Foundation Golf Classic sponsored by Piggly Wiggly

Piggly Wiggly Fresh Buy is a Master sponsor of this year’s annual Lenoir Community College Foundation Golf Classic on Thursday, May 16, at the Kinston Country Club.  This event has raised over $600,000 toward student scholarships at LCC since its inception, and Piggly Wiggly Fresh Buy has been a consistent supporter for the past several years.  Over 130 golfers played in the tournament last year, and the Foundation is expecting an even better attendance this year.