Ada Hood received a significant honor this week.
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Governor Cooper Announces Nearly $10 Million to Expand Internet Access
On Wednesday, Governor Roy Cooper made the announcement, along with the N.C. Department of Information Technology and its Broadband Infrastructure Office of 19 rural, economically disadvantaged counties in the state receiving the benefit with the help of nearly $10 million in grants. Among those counties listed are Lenoir, Greene and Jones.
Rabid fox found in Lenoir County
The Lenoir County Health Department received confirmation from the North Carolina State Laboratory that a fox has tested positive for rabies.
Sponsored: Chick-fil-A hosts Daddy/Daughter Date Night
Chick-fil-A of Kinston hosted a special event for fathers and daughters last Tuesday. The Daddy-Daughter Date Night allowed fathers and daughters of all ages to enjoy an evening of chicken and togetherness.
EOP honors Kinston High secretary Jones, district PIO Holmes with annual awards
Two LCPS members were recently honored by the NCAEOP.
KPD co-hosting Tuesday's racial and ethnic disparities workshop
A workshop to help the community and law enforcement understand each other better will be held at 902 Church.
Notice of mosquito spraying in Lenoir County
Mosquito spraying in Lenoir County will take place this week.
BBQ Fest cook teams combine BBQ and fellowship
Professional and backyard cooks gave up sleep Friday night to make the Kinston BBQ Festival on the Neuse a rousing success. Whether as a hobby or as a lifestyle, all the cooks share a passion for whole-hog barbecue.
LCC holding two graduation ceremonies this week
In order to allow for more guest participation, LCC is having two graduation ceremonies in 2019.
Keys to the City given away at the BBQ Fest
Seven Kinston residents received keys to the city from Mayor Don Hardy Friday evening during an awards ceremony at the BBQ Festival on the Neuse.
Jones County family receives home through Habitat N.C.
Habitat N.C. worked with Habitat for Humanity of Craven County to find a homeowner in Jones County as part of their partnership with the SECU Foundation, to build or rehab a home in each of North Carolina’s 100 counties after the devastation of Hurricane Florence.
LCC holds second Commitment Day Thursday
High school students across the area participated in LCC’s Commitment Day, as they’re all looking to become Lancers in the fall.
Join Kristy Woodson Harvey for a pre-launch of her newest novel at the BBQ Fest
Best-selling fiction author Kristy Woodson Harvey is set to release her fifth novel, The Southern Side of Paradise on Tuesday. Harvey will be holding a book signing and pre-launch celebration under the Farmers Market tent at the BBQ Festival on Saturday from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Carnival, closed streets part of this year's Festival on the Neuse
The carnival will run through Saturday as a prelude to the BBQ Festival on the Neuse.
KCHC to have several initiatives for diabetes care
The Kinston Community Health Center is the beneficiary of a grant in collaboration with the North Carolina Community Health Center Association and Collaborative Health Solutions to help patients with diabetes.
State Supreme Court justice visits Kinston
Associate Justice Mark Davis of the NC Supreme Court visited Kinston on Tuesday. Davis spoke to local lawyers at a bar association lunch and spoke to students at Arendell Parrott Academy in the afternoon.
Aliza Matthews dances to the top
Arendell Parrott Academy senior Aliza Matthews is a national finalist in the National Dance Education Achievement Award competition.
Thomas wins Democratic primary vote, runoff set for Republican candidates
Dr. Greg Murphy and Dr. Joan Perry will take part in a Republican runoff in July.
'Que The Arts' event set for Wednesday
The Community Council for the Arts will have its “Que The Arts” event Wednesday. Tickets are $35, which includes attendance to the art show and sale, cocktails, heavy hors d’oeuvres and musical entertainment of the jazz variety.
Lenoir, Greene see population decline
Population changes are being felt all over the country, according to the new Census Bureau Estimates released April 18.