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Greene County Schools break ground on new high school facility
SNOW HILL, N.C. (WNCT) – In Greene County, federal, state and local officials, along with supporters gathered to break ground for Greene Central High School’s new building Friday. School leaders said the $62-million facility includes state-of-the-art career and technical opportunities including new STEM, health-science and agricultural labs, as well as, an automotive facility. “You always […]
Grifton manager takes job in Hertford County
Grifton's town manager is leaving his post after a 14-month tenure to become the Hertford County manager effective Aug. 1. Oryan Lowry notified the Grifton Town Board of Commissioners on July 1 that he would be accepting the new post. He gave a 30-day notice, officials said, making his last day in Grifton July 31. “I've had a wonderful experience working for the town of Grifton over the past 14-plus...
Greene Senior Center announces activities for July
The Greene County Senior Center, 104 Greenridge Road, Snow Hill, has the following activities coming up. Call the center at 747-5436 for details. Foodborne Illness Presentation by Jennifer Lane, public health educator and preparedness coordinator with the Greene County Department of Public Health, 11 a.m. on Tuesday. Bocce will be played at the center’s bocce court at 9 a.m. every Wednesday.Visitors can make puppy treats for the Greene County Animal...
Happenings: Events, activities and community announcements
Email announcements at least two weeks in advance to community@reflector.com for publication in The Standard and The Daily Reflector. Kids movie night NewGround Restoration will host Kingdom kids movie night from 6:30-8:30 p.m. today at 537 Queen St., Grifton. All are welcome. Transplant benefit ...
Business community works to restart Grifton chamber
GRIFTON — Members of the local business community are in the process of re-establishing a chamber of commerce to promote the town’s merchant culture and help it grow. Denise Pugh is leading the effort as chairwoman of the organizing board, while Waldo Alicea is serving as the vice chair. Pugh is the owner and operator of NewGround Restoration Life Center, which she said is a multi-business that has worship services...
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