Lenoir County officials broke ground Wednesday morning on a new sheriff’s annex intended to improve law enforcement response times and expand access to public safety services in southern Lenoir County.
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Lenoir County reviewing fire district funding discrepancies
For more than a decade, sales tax dollars intended to support Lenoir County’s volunteer fire departments were miscalculated. The mistake is confirmed. The scope of the error is not. Was it five dollars? Fifty thousand? Five million? At this point, county officials and fire chiefs agree: no one knows.
Lenoir County Manager Proposed FY 2024-2025 Budget
Lenoir County Manager Michael S. James has presented the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Recommended Budget to Chairman Linda Rouse-Sutton and the Lenoir County Board of Commissioners. The budget aligns with the county’s Strategic Plan, focusing on improving operations, addressing challenges, making strategic investments, and maintaining financial stability.
Public Hearing: Fiscal Year 2024-2024 Manager's Recommended Budget
In accordance with N.C.G.S. 159-12(b) for the purpose of taking comments from the public with regards to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget, as proposed and submitted by the County Manager to the Board of Commissioners on May 20, 2024, the Lenoir County Board of Commissioners will conduct a Public Hearing on Monday, June 17, 2024, during the regular meeting of the Commissioners which begins at 4:00 p.m. in the Commissioner’s Chambers located at 101 N Queen Street, Kinston, NC, second floor.
Lenoir County Notice of Public Hearing: FY 23-24 Manager's Recommended Budget
In accordance with N.C.G.S. 159-12(b) for the purpose of taking comments from the public with regards to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget, as proposed and submitted by the County Manager to the Board of Commissioners on May 15, 2023, the Lenoir County Board of Commissioners will conduct a Public Hearing on Monday, June 5, 2023, during the regular meeting of the Commissioners which begins at 9:00 a.m. in the Commissioner’s Chambers located at 130 South Queen Street, Kinston, NC.
Board of Elections Director Steve Hines to resign
Lenoir County Board of Elections Director Steve Hines is resigning as the director and will be moving to Florida. Hines began his tenure as the director in January of 2020.
Lenoir County Board of Commissioners approve budget with pay adjustment for county employees
Lenoir County Commissioners approved this coming's years budget, which keeps the property tax rate the same, and adjusts pay for county employees.
Local county managers respond to surrounding counties COVID mandates
Pitt County commissioners voted to require employees to get the vaccine or consent to weekly testing for COVID-19. Wake County is offering incentives to their vaccinated employees and unvaccinated employees will be tested weekly. We reached out to the county managers of Greene, Jones, and Lenoir Counties to ascertain whether they will require employee vaccininations or not.
Commissioners pass resolutions to welcome new industry to county
Today, the Lenoir County Board of Commissioners unanimously passed three resolutions that will lead to an Italian company creating 110 new jobs and investing $28 million in the county.
Lenoir County announces upcoming retirement of Emergency Services Director Jerri King
A leader who has spent more than 30 years in service to Lenoir County has announced her decision to step down from her position until her retirement takes place in January.
Kinston City Planner takes job with Lenoir County, third departure in three months
In March of 2021, the Kinston Police Department Chief Tim Dilday announced his intent to retire after 27 years with the department. Earlier this month, City Manager Tony Sears announced his intention to leave the City of Kinston after almost a decade and assume a new role in Wilson. In another loss for the City of Kinston, Lenoir County has hired City Planner Adam Short as the Assistant to the County Manager / Planning Director to lead strategic planning and inspections.
Kinston-Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce announces award winners
The Kinston-Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce held their annual award ceremony on January 28, 2021, announcing the winners of the 2020 Ambassador of the Year, Young Professional of the Year, Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award, and the Citizen of the Year. Executive Director of the Kinston-Lenoir Chamber of Commerce, Craig Hill, presented the 2020 Citizen of the Year award to Lieutenant Colonel Joseph M. Tyson, Sr. United States Army (retired). “He served his country as a military officer, retiring at a rank of Lieutenant Colonel,” said Hill. “He has served his community as a JROTC instructor, husband, father, mentor, and City Councilmen.”
County cites "burnout" in request for three additional vacation days
In the upcoming Lenoir County Commissioners meeting on Monday, there is a resolution to approve three additional days of vacation for county employees in 2021. The proposal in the agenda cites employee burnout as a real prospect in which they hope to avoid by approval of the resolution. The average daily payroll for county employees is $66,612.24. In 2020 the Board of Commissioners currently provides 14 paid holidays for county employees.
Congressman Murphy hears from locals at roundtable
Rep. Greg Murphy attended a roundtable discussion to learn more about issues facing constituents in Lenoir County Saturday morning.
Thomas begins tenure as Lenoir County Economic Development Director
Chad Thomas started his first day as the director of Lenoir County Economic Development Tuesday
Seven Springs Volunteer Fire Department officially opens Friday
Friday marked the dedication ceremony for the Seven Springs Volunteer Fire Department’s new location, located on N.C. 55, across the street form Maynard’s Night Club, a place where the department operated after its initial location — found on Main Street — was flooded from Hurricane Florence.
Flags to half-staff in honor of former clerk of court, county commissioner
Flags at the Lenoir County Courthouse will fly at half-staff in honor of former clerk of court and county commissioner Claude Davis.
Proposed Lenoir County budget increases property taxes
The proposed Lenoir County budget will provide for courthouse repairs and new voting machines, while increasing property taxes in the county.
Lenoir County Manager Michael James prepares for new position
Lenoir County Manager Michael James started in his new position April 1.
County takes 'interim' off King's LCES title
Jerri King was named the Lenoir County Emergency Services director late last month.