In Lenoir, Jones, and Greene county there are multiple seats open in the 2021 election. The dates to file for candidacy are July 2, 2021, at 12:00 pm through July 16, 2021, at 12:00 pm.
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Relay for Life event at South Lenoir High School on Friday
There will be a Relay for Life event at South Lenoir High School, located at 3355 Old Hwy 11 in Deep Run, NC, from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm on Friday, July 16, 2021. This event will honor cancer survivors and raise money for the American Cancer Society. "It is a privilege to chair the Relay For Life again and bring it to South Lenoir," said Jo Ellen Sloan, chairman. "We encourage everyone to come out and have a good time."
Perdue Scholarship Awarded to Tucker Williams of Grifton, N.C.
Tucker Williams, son of Brad and Cathy Williams of Grifton, N.C. , was awarded a $5,000 scholarship from the Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation, the charitable giving arm of Perdue Farms.
National Register Adds 13 North Carolina Historic Places
The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is pleased to announce that three historic districts and eight individual properties across the state have been added to the National Register of Historic Places.
A new mobile unit for Kinston Community Health Center
Wednesday morning on July 14, 2021, Kinston Community Health Center unveiled a brand new mobile care unit. The vehicle is a 38 foot 2020 Forest River Georgetown motorcoach designed by Mission Mobile of Greensboro, NC. The mobile unit was outfitted to meet various medical needs.
Sandy Bottom Volunteer Fire Department recognized with SAVE awards
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey honored first responders at Sandy Bottom Volunteer Fire Department. Causey handed the SAVE awards to Sandy Bottom Fire Chief Daniel Chewning, Deputy Chief Scott Hardison, Assistant Chief Timothy Mooring Jr., Capt. Kyle Owens and firefighters Chris Locke and Landon Stroud, along with Southwood Capt. Tyler Foyles and Deep Run firefighter Blake Ellis.
J. Mac Daughety, Lenoir County Commissioner and member of the Sandy Bottom Fire Department board said, “Sandy Bottom is like all of our fire departments, is a collection of individuals who chose to serve their community. They don’t do it for glory, they don’t do it for fame.”
Wednesday Game: Wood Ducks Blown Out by Delmarva
After a six-run fourth inning, the Down East Wood Ducks fell to the Delmarva Shorebirds, 10-2 Wednesday afternoon. The Wood Ducks rally fell short in the ninth, plating two runs before a game-ending double play.
LCPS adds to rolls of teachers with National Board Certification
Lenoir County Public Schools continues to add to the roll of teachers who have earned the elite National Board Certification in North Carolina, which already leads the nation in the number of teachers who have successfully completed the rigorous evaluation process.
Tuesday Game: Six-run Fourth Pushes Wood Ducks to Win Over Delmarva
Thanks to a six-run fourth inning, the Down East Wood Ducks took the 9-6 win over the Delmarva Shorebirds, Tuesday night. Cristian Inoa finished 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI, earning the Suddenlink Player of the Game.
Nation’s premier collegiate honor society inducts Kylie Paige Chadwick into membership
Kylie Paige Chadwick of Beulaville has accepted an invitation of lifetime membership in The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS), the nation’s leading certified honor society for high-achieving first- and second-year college students with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. Chadwick is a graphic production specialist at Lenoir Community College. She is working on her bachelor degree in Graphic Design at Full Sail University of Florida.
Kinston Police investigate homicide
On Monday, July 12, 2021, at approximately 10:37 pm, Kinston Police Officers responded to a call of a person who was shot in the area of the 700 block of Harding Avenue. Despite life-saving measures, Terrence Plymouth, 22, of Kinston, died at the scene. The assailant(s) fled the area in an unknown direction. This is still an active investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the Kinston Police Department.
GCMS BETA goes to Nationals
From June 29 to July 2, , the Greene County Middle School Jr Beta Club attended the National Jr Beta Club National Convention at the Swan and Dolphin Convention Center in Disney World. 9 Students, along with their families and team sponsor attended the convention. Students from around the country are invited to attend if they place at their State Level Convention as well as if they want to compete in National Convention Exhibitions.
Updated: 2021 Election Filing for Lenoir, Jones, and Greene County
In Lenoir, Jones, and Greene county there are multiple seats open in the 2021 election. The dates to file for candidacy are July 2, 2021, at 12:00 pm through July 16, 2021, at 12:00 pm.
Down East Wood Ducks Homestand Highlights: July 13 – 18
The Down East Wood Ducks return home after a 12-game road trip to host the Delmarva Shorebirds for a six-game series
Chick-Fil-A opens indoor dining with limited capacity
Chick-fil-A in Kinston has opened its dining room doors with limited capacity after being shuttered due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In March, Governor Cooper lifted the capacity restrictions on restaurants due to COVID-19. In order to allow time for staff to adjust to both indoor and drive-thru capabilities, Chick-fil-A has reduced its indoor capacity. "We are currently at 50% capacity inside, but we will let everyone know when we are back at 100%," said McPhaul. Chick-fil-A is using this time as a soft opening to train as a majority of their staff has not taken orders from guests on the inside.
Neuse Foundation seeking support for Sept. 10 'Wings Over the Neuse'
The CSS Neuse Foundation took several salvos from COVID during 2020, but the iron plating did its job. During 2017, 2018, and 2019, the replica of the original CSS Ram Neuse drew more than 5,000 visitors each year. During 2020, the CSS Neuse II was closed on 14 Saturdays. Attendance for 2020 totaled only 1498, one-third of normal.
Health officials encourage parents to get preteens and teens up to date on immunizations
Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed July Adolescent Immunization Awareness Month to highlight the importance of immunizations for North Carolina’s preteens and teens. As teachers, parents and students are preparing for the start of the 2021-22 school year, public health officials remind parents and guardians to ensure their teens and preteens are current on all their vaccinations and encourage health care providers to take steps to ensure their young patients are up to date.
BJ Murphy: If not you, who?
I am more concerned about the next four years for Kinston today than I was four years ago.
The impasses we face with the City of Kinston pose significant challenges for our community’s future, and we need leaders to step up at a time such as this. The mayor’s seat and two councilmembers’ seats are up for grabs, and the $10 filing fee period ends on Friday, July 16th at 12:00 pm.
Now is not the time to complain. Now is not the time to critique. Instead, if you feel led to run or compelled to serve your community greater than your role today, here is your opportunity to influence or shape the change you desire.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
City of Kinston to hold community workshop on the redesign of Emma Webb Park
The City of Kinston, Kinston Teens and Kinston/Lenoir Parks & Recreation will hold a community workshop event at Emma Webb Park with support from Design Workshop and the American Flood Coalition.