Three groups from Kinston High went and competed in the Regional NC Science and Engineering Fair. All three groups placed 1st in their division.
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Greene Central student accepted into Governor's School
Greene Central’s Sidney Ramsey has been accepted into the Governor's School. Ramsey will go to Governor's School East, which is located at Meredith College. Governor's School is a 4-week summer residential program to prepare students for college. This program is for gifted and talented rising seniors.
South Lenoir student accepted into Governor's School
South Lenoir High School Junior, Sydney McLawhorn has been accepted into Governor School West. She will be focusing on mathematics at Winston- Salem State University.
Kinston High student accepted into Governor's School
Janae Brown has been accepted into the Governor’s School and will be focusing on the area of theatre.
North Lenoir students accepted into Governor's School
Three North Lenoir students are headed to the Governor’s School. North Lenoir High School shared through their Facebook page that Courtney Humphrey, Austin Williams, and Dakotah Lane were accepted into the Governor’s School.
Greene County Public Schools Announce Teacher of the Year
Greene County Public Schools announced their Teacher of the Year for each school. Listed below are the winners recognized by their peers:
Kids On Stage Wins Big in Atlanta
The Greene County Kids On Stage group recently took a trip to Atlanta, Georgia to compete in the Junior Theater Festival. Kids On Stage took a group of 22 kids and performed The Lion King Jr. This year at Junior Theater Festival Atlanta, there were about 5000 people representing 110 groups from all over the nation and world.
Kwanzaa celebration and vendor fair
A Kwanzaa event put on by the Fresh Foods Interest Group (FFIG), will be held Friday, December 31, 2021 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Rochelle Middle School.
Pink Hill IGA bought by Kyle Contracting, INC
Kyle Contracting has officially announced they have purchased the IGA building in Pink Hill. Kyle Contracting announced this big move on their Facebook page.
Doctor T. Harold Lancaster to retire, names his successor
Dr. Lancaster has announced that, after almost 40 years he will be retiring. Dr. Mertely, who was raised in Florida, will be taking over Lancaster Family Dentistry with a new name, Kinston Smiles Family Dental.
Eubanks Tanning announces closing
Eubanks Tanning will be closing its doors after being in business for 30 plus years. They will be closing on December 9, 2021, at 6:00 pm. The announcement was made on Facebook.
WoodmenLife Chapter 46 donates $35,000 for restrooms at Pearson Park
During the most recent City Council meeting, the City Council accepted the WoodmenLife Chapter 46 donation of $35,000 for bathrooms at Pearson Park.
First session graduates of Kinston 101 course
The first group of Kinston 101 members have graduated. This group was made up of 15 members. These members attended seven out of ten sessions where they learned about the city’s inner workings.
Full-time LCPS Teacher bonuses in time for Christmas and the New Year
Full-time Lenoir County Public School employees can expect to see a couple of bonuses.
Superior Court Clerk Dawn Stroud announces she will retire when her term ends
Dawn Stroud has announced her retirement after 32 years of service as the Clerk of Superior Court. She will serve out the remainder of her term which expires December 2022.