Snow Hill Primary gives out a weekly award called "Terrific Kid" awards. Each teacher at SHP chooses a student who has been responsible, shows great character, or has reached a personal goal.
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LCC holds Spring Open House
Lenoir Community College held its Spring Open House Friday afternoon, offering the community a chance to learn more about its programs while experiencing a virtual trip around the world.
Council approves permit for Shriners Spring Induction weekend event
Kinston’s City Council approved a special event permit request for May 14 and May 15 from the Shriners that includes a parade. The Shriners is a worldwide charitable organization that focuses on helping children. “This is our spring induction for new Shrine candidates and recognition for the Shriner Children that we help,” said Marvin Klakken Vice President of the Lenoir County Shrine Club.
Farmer's market update for April 17, 2021
HIP, HIP HURRAY! SATURDAY WILL BE STRAWBERRY DAY! .
House passes bill allowing NC businesses to deduct PPP covered expenses
North Carolina remains one of three states that does not allow business owners to deduct expenses covered by the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). NC House representatives hope to change that with a bill passed by the house and discussed in a press conference on Thursday.
Zac and Grant Holcomb stand outside the future home of Additive America at 300 N. Herritage St. in downtown Kinston, North Carolina. As a cold March wind blows through downtown, the brothers step inside to observe the latest renovations to the historic building they purchased. The two brothers, transplants from Columbus Ohio, now call Kinston home, and it was their cutting-edge new business that brought them here.
NC rural infrastructure authority grants $75K for Snow Hill project to create additional 17 jobs in Greene County
The NC Rural Infrastructure Authority announced today that Building Envelope Erection Services, Inc., fabricator and deliverer of project specific aluminum framing used in the construction of mid size commercial buildings, will receive a grant from the state’s Building Reuse Program. Earlier today, the NC Rural Infrastructure Authority approved Greene County’s request for $75,000 in funds to support the building reuse of Building Envelope Erection Services, Inc. Snow Hill, NC manufacturing facility.
La Grange, North Lenoir staffers honored with top annual awards
Lenoir County Public Schools has opened its 2021-2022 awards season by honoring the hard work and impact of two staff members who have carved out careers with the school district and touched the lives of hundreds of students over a combined three decades of service.
UNC Lenoir Bariatric Program Awarded Accreditation
Patients in eastern North Carolina seeking surgical treatment for obesity and its related conditions have a high-quality choice for receiving care at a nationally accredited program that meets the highest standards for patient safety and quality
Update on Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
Out of an abundance of caution, the CDC and FDA announced a recommendation to pause the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. Our primary concern is the health and safety of all North Carolinians. Therefore, NCDHHS is following the recommendation of the CDC and FDA and has asked our vaccinating providers to pause the administration of the J&J COVID-19 vaccine until we learn more.
UNCW has two Lenoir County natives inducted to The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
BATON ROUGE, LA — The following people recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines:
Katherine Wallace of Kinston at University of North Carolina Wilmington
Sandra Matza of La Grange at University of North Carolina Wilmington
City officials update investigation into officer related incident
A press conference was held tonight with city officials including Mayor Don Hardy, City Manager Tony Sears, Kinston Police Department's Chief Dilday, and Mayor Pro Tem Felicia Solomon in response to an officer related incident captured and shared on social media.
NAACP seeks answers on arrest, KPD investigates alleged police brutality
A video has been posted on social media involving the Kinston Police Department. The 18 second video shows what appears to be two KPD officers using force to detain an individual. The video was posted on Monday, April 12.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Guardian ad Litem volunteers recognized during Child Advocate Month
April is Guardian ad Litem Child Advocate Month in North Carolina. The North Carolina Judicial Branch and Office of Guardian ad Litem (GAL) are taking this opportunity to recognize the more than 5,000 GAL volunteers who help improve the lives of children and youth.
Lenoir County restaurant inspections
The following inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
Two Openings on Lenoir County Transportation Committee
There are currently two openings on the Lenoir County Transportation Committee. If you are interested, please complete and submit the County Board Appointment Request Form.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following corporations were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Farmer's market update for April 9, 2021
The market will be open on Saturday, April 17th, with fresh flowers, local strawberries and asparagus. The “pork skin man” is also back!
City council approves multi-family apartments next to Kinston High School
The City of Kinston received a request from Halcon Companies to utilize a Conditional Use Permit for multi-family apartment units on an 8.61 acre tract on a lot just off North Queen Street, adjacent to Kinston High School. Leadership at Kinston High School, where the properties would be next to, weren’t receptive to the apartment complex moving so close.