The Battle of the Books team from Contentnea-Savannah K-8 School had been there before, so when the middle schoolers found themselves trailing after the first round of last week’s competition, they didn’t panic. They staged a rally.
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LCPS honors top educators as Teacher, Principal of Year
A young third-grade teacher coming into her own as a school leader and a principal renowned for her team-building skills have won the top annual awards Lenoir County Public Schools bestows on its educators.
Local support group brings awareness to Parkinson's Disease
Approximately 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease each year. During the month of April, awareness is brought to the disease that has impacted the lives of more than 10 million people around the world.
Older Americans to enjoy free event at Grainger Stadium
Seniors aged 60 and better are invited to celebrate National Older Americans Month at Grainger Stadium on Friday, May 7, 2021. The first 200 seniors who register for the free event will receive a ball-park style lunch as well as join in a health fair, community vendors, speakers, entertainment, and games.
Lenoir County births
Birth certificate records obtained from the Lenoir County Register of Deeds database list the mother's maiden name. In some cases only one parent is listed:
Lenoir County marriages
The following couples were married in Lenoir County:
Hall of Famer George Whitfield featured in new book
Legendary baseball coach George Whitfield is the subject of a new book by veteran Greenville journalist Bethany Bradsher. Bradsher has authored numerous sports books, including Coaching Third, about ECU baseball coach Keith LeClair, and The Big Rock about the annual fishing tournament.
Farmer's market update for April 24, 2021
Strawberries and asparagus are king right now. If you haven't tried any of this years' crop, you are really missing a taste treat. Several recipes for asparagus can be found by scrolling down.
Safe, family-oriented fun in the sun
Opening Memorial Day Weekend, May 29, 2021, Kinston Community Center’s Lions Water Adventure water park plans to offer a safe family-oriented place for fun in the sun this summer.
2021 Livestock Show - Thank you, sponsors!
Our sincere appreciation to the buyers and supporters of the 2021 Livestock Show. Thank you!
Governor Cooper outlines timeline for lifting State’s COVID-19 restrictions
Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. laid out a timeline for lifting current pandemic restrictions today. With stable trends and continued vaccination success, the state expects to lift mandatory social distancing, capacity, and mass gathering restrictions by June 1.
Lion Industries celebrates 50 years of service to the community
The Lions Industries for the Blind, Inc. is celebrating 50 years of service to the community through providing jobs for blind, visually impaired, deaf, and other disabled individuals.
“Our goal has always been to provide employment for the blind and visually impaired in a setting that affords both income and dignity to the individual with no compromise on the quality of production,” said Sharon Axelberg the CFO/Co-Executive Director of Lions Industries for the Blind, Inc.
NCDHHS expands data on individuals vaccinated with at least one dose
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is updating its vaccine data dashboard to align with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and provide additional information on people who have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The two metrics that will be updated include:
Lenoir County man among those honored at Carolina for outstanding public service
On April 15, at the annual Public Service Awards event, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill honored 11 individuals and one organization for outstanding contributions to the campus and broader communities. Lenoir County native Ricardo Crespo-Regalado received the Robert E. Bryan Public Service Award for exemplary public service efforts.
From ice buckets to Easter baskets
The newly formed Greene Early College Community Service Club has completed its initial project since the inception of the club in February. The thirty-five-member club, under the leadership of a group of juniors, wanted to reach out to the community and go beyond the brick and mortar of their school. Realizing the isolation effects of the elderly population during the pandemic, the group decided to assemble Easter baskets for the residents of Greendale Forest Rehabilitation Center in Snow Hill.
Lenoir County building permits
The following permits were issued in March:
First time’s the charm for La Grange team in winning Battle of the Books
Two first-year coaches and a team of fifth graders competing in its first LCPS Elementary Battle of the Books brought home the first-place prize for La Grange Elementary School for the first time since 2017.
LCC Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing Center holds event Saturday
LCC’s Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing Center hosted an event Saturday, offering tours to the public and potential students, and treating attendees to a free barbecue dinner. Currently, around 120 students take classes weekly at the center, in programs geared toward manufacturing and aerospace careers, including computer engineering, mechanical engineering, computer-integrated machining and industrial systems.
ECU's Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society inducts new members
The following East Carolina University students 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: Caleb Turik of Kinston, Dakota Wojeski of Kinston, Mary King of La Grange, and Wrenn Whitfield of La Grange.
LCC grad finds success in engineering field
What drove Kinston native Kirby Lee more than 20 years ago to go to engineering school was the possibility of working with his father in the family HVAC business. “My father actually told me if I wanted to work for his HVAC business at the time I needed to go to Engineering School and get my Professional Engineering license. The funny part is that I loved engineering so much that I didn't end up going to work for him and I’m still involved in the engineering community.”