Eight teachers at five LCPS middle and elementary schools have won more than $7,550 in 2018 N.C. Bright Ideas grants for classroom initiatives that run the gamut from moon shots to garden plots.
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SETRAC Grants can be applied through Dec. 19
SETRAC grants can be applied for at the Kinston-Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce until noon on Dec. 19.
North Lenoir DECA Students to hold blood drive Wednesday
Students from North Lenoir’s DECA organization will hold a blood drive at the school’s gym Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Photos With Santa and Elf Gift Shop at Kinston Community Center Wednesday
The Kinston Community Center will hold its “Photos With Santa” event Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
North Lenoir musicians energized by UNCW honor band experience
It must be music to Baily Rose’s ear. Two of his band students at North Lenoir High School, sophomore flutist Sara Jones and junior trombonist Jaylen Joyner, returned from a three-day adventure at the UNCW Honor Band Festival more committed than ever to their music and mastery of their instruments.
TUESDAY UPDATE (6 P.M.): Search for driver of submerged tractor-trailer halted because of darkness
Search crews continue to look for the driver of the tractor-trailer that drove off a bridge into the Neuse River early Sunday morning.
Why are gas prices different everywhere?
A look at the reasons fuel prices vary throughout our region.
UPDATED AT 8:10 p.m.: Vehicle submerged in Neuse River on U.S. 70 near Skinner's Bypass
An accident possibly involving a tractor-trailer being submerged in the Neuse River has closed U.S. 70 since 4 a.m. Sunday.
LCC men's basketball players help promote literacy
Lenoir Community College’s Men’s Basketball players volunteered at Northeast Elementary School Thursday.
Coming Saturday: The Kinston Christmas parade
Queen Street will be filled with Christmas spirit Saturday as the annual Kinston Christmas parade will fill downtown with color and cheer.
Sheriff's Office holds swearing-in ceremony
Deputies from the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office had a swearing-in ceremony this week.
Baron and the Beef reopens doors
After being closed for two-and-a-half months, Baron and the Beef is welcoming back customers.
Familiar faces abound as school board begins new term
The Lenoir County Board of Education followed the swearing in of three members reelected in November by voting Monday night to keep its leadership in place.
Dail leaves behind impressive legacy of service
LCES director’s final day on the job is Dec. 31.
Four Lenoir County Commissioners sworn in Monday
Roland Best, Preston Harris, J. Mac Daughety and Eric Rouse were all sworn in Monday on the Lenoir County Board of Commissioners.
Duo sworn in as soil and water conservation board members
Greg Rouse and Chris Smith were sworn in as members of the Lenoir County Soil and Water Conservation Board.
Sutton named chair of Lenoir County Commissioners
There’s a new chair of Lenoir County’s governing body.
Stroud sworn in as Lenoir County Clerk of Court
Stroud was first elected Lenoir County Clerk of Superior Court in 2002. Monday's ceremony marks the beginning of her fifth term.
"Words cannot express how humbled I am by the support of my family and the citizens of Lenoir County," Stroud said on Monday. "I greatly appreciate the opportunity to continue to serving as Lenoir County Clerk of Superior Court."
Crossing the finish line: APA’s unique race event raises $5,000
It began with one runner on a rural road struck by a car. It ended with 152 runners on a school campus soaking up the November sunshine and pounding the pavement for a worthy cause.
The Kinston Police Department is seeking socially-engaged teens to help lead a new organization.