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Lenoir/Greene United Way welcomes new partner agency
Hope Restorations is partnering with Lenoir/Greene United Way and will be operating its ‘House of Hope’ ministries at the facility.
City of Goldsboro set to host Career Fair
The City of Goldsboro’s will host a career fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Goldsboro Event Center.
Memorial service service held to honor fallen officers
The Kinston-Lenoir County Peace Officers Memorial Service honored law enforcement offers who paid the ultimate sacrifice keeping the area safe.
Maysville town manager earns prestigious honor
Schumata Brown became the first Jones County government official to graduate an important course in Raleigh — and was named the top participant.
Downtown street closures set for Monday
As the Queen Street Streetscape Project is nearing its final stages, streets in the area will be closed for approximately four to six weeks, starting Monday.
Kinston Elks Lodge sponsors local T-ball team
Kinston Elks Lodge No. 740 sponsored its first T-ball team recently, with the Banks Bobcats being the recipient of uniforms and caps.
Local emergency service heroes to hold banquet
A night of fellowship for Kinston/Lenoir County Emergency Services is coming soon.
City Council hears plans for Hardee Road and Lenoir Avenue repairs
Kinston City Council received updates on road repair plans and discussed ordinances concerning food trucks and golf carts.
North Lenoir cafeteria manager chosen as best in state
Ada Hood received a significant honor this week.
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.