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Reminder of scam alert from Sheriff Ronnie Ingram
We have already received numerous calls today about a person identifying themselves as someone with the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office that is a fraudulent scam.
Saturday Game: Englert Delivers Six Strong Innings in Win Over Carolina
Thanks to six strong innings by Mason Englert, the Down East Wood Ducks defeated the Carolina Mudcats, 6-2 Sunday afternoon. The Wood Ducks improve to 27-20 on the season and trail Carolina by 1.5 games for first place in the Low-A East, central division.
Friday Game: Avocados Fall to Pescados in Extras
The Down East Wood Ducks, playing as the Avocados Luchadores de Down East fell to the Carolina Mudcats, playing as the Pescados de Carolina 7-6 on Friday night. Dustin Harris earned the Suddenlink Player of the Game, going 1-for-3 with a homerun and two RBIs.
Wood Ducks to Host Second Annual ENC Senior Sendoff
The Down East Wood Ducks announced Tuesday, their plans to host the Second Annual ENC High School Senior Sendoff, Presented by Lenoir Community College on Saturday, July 2nd. The event is a celebration of all of the recent 2021 graduates, but will be highlighted with a doubleheader of baseball games featuring recent 2021 graduates from over 30 high schools in eastern North Carolina. Gates will open at 4 with game one starting at 4:30 and game two starting at 7:30 with a fireworks show after the completion of the doubleheader.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Wood Ducks to host youth softball camp presented by Lenoir Community College
The Down East Wood Ducks announced Wednesday, that they will host a Youth Softball Camp, presented by Lenoir Community College. The camp will take place Tuesday, June 29th – Thursday, July 1st.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Xi Beta Upsilon sorority gives back to communities
Xi Beta Upsilon sorority is a service and social chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, an international organization. XBU is based in Kinston, but we have members living in Goldsboro, Emerald Isle, Cedar Point, and Wilmington.
Farmer's market update for June 26, 2021
Farmer's market update for June 26, 2021
Thursdays Game: Wood Ducks Split Doubleheader Against Mudcats With Walkoff Win in Game 2
The Down East Wood Ducks split their doubleheader with the Carolina Mudcats, Thursday night at Grainger Stadium. The Woodies fell in game one, 2-1 but salvaged game two with a walkoff win, 4-3.
Annual Independence Day Parade in Deep Run on Saturday
Deep Run will host the annual Independence Day Parade on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at 6:00 pm. After the parade, fireworks will be on display at 9:00 pm. The lineup for the parade starts at 5:00 pm and will be at the South Lenoir gym.
Kinston City Planner takes job with Lenoir County, third departure in three months
In March of 2021, the Kinston Police Department Chief Tim Dilday announced his intent to retire after 27 years with the department. Earlier this month, City Manager Tony Sears announced his intention to leave the City of Kinston after almost a decade and assume a new role in Wilson. In another loss for the City of Kinston, Lenoir County has hired City Planner Adam Short as the Assistant to the County Manager / Planning Director to lead strategic planning and inspections.
Soccer and new coach comes to LCC
A desire to return to North Carolina has brought Todd Clark, Lenoir Community College’s first ever women’s soccer head coach, home. LCC is adding women’s soccer to its athletic line up for the 2021-2022 with plans to field a team coached by Clark in the fall of 2022.
Wednesday Game: Wood Ducks’ Struggles at Home Continue
The Down East Wood Ducks bullpen struggled again as they fell to the Carolina Mudcats 8-4, Wednesday night at Grainger Stadium. This loss is the sixth time that the Woodies bullpen has surrendered the lead in a loss.
Mt. Olive Resident Celebrates 100 Years of Life
What is the secret to life? This question is often asked and rarely answered. The older we grow, the sillier the question seems.
NC Pork Council 2021 scholarship winners announced
The Scholarship Committee, chaired by Denise Mason, has chosen five individuals to receive $1,000 scholarships this year.
Wood Ducks and Mudcats Postponed
Due to inclement weather, today’s contest between the Down East Wood Ducks and Carolina Mudcats has been postponed.
Parrott alum wins top faculty award
Parrott Academy teacher Mary Kathryn Hill of Kinston received the Annie Belle Edwards-Hobgood Distinguished Faculty Award at the school’s June 4th graduation ceremony.
Pipe projects require Jones County road closures
A Jones County road will be closed over the next two months while multiple pipes are replaced ahead of the road being widened and resurfaced.