Due to an unforeseen change by the railroad, work on Queen Street will not be completed today. The work has been rescheduled for Friday.
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Union Bank of Kinston is the Putting Contest Sponsor for LCC's Golf Classic
Union Bank of Kinston is the Putting Contest Sponsor of this year’s 20th annual Lenoir Community College Golf Classic on Thursday, Oct. 7 at the Kinston Country Club. This event has raised more than $600,000 toward student scholarships at LCC since its inception, and Union Bank has been a consistent supporter for the past several years. Nearly 130 golfers played in the tournament last year, and the Foundation is expecting an even better attendance this year.
Lenoir County restaurant inspections
The following inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
Lenoir County Government asking for input from county residents
Mr./Ms. Lenoir County resident, your county government wants to hear from you.
Seriously.
Adam Short, the assistant to the county manager and planning director for Lenoir County government, is asking residents to participate in a short survey that will help shape our county for years to come.
LCC Student Receives Mina Dail Miller Scholarship
Debbie Chused, member of the Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.), presented Lenoir Community College first-year Associate Degree Nursing student Yvonne Mae Dolinta with the Mina Dail Miller Scholarship.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Kinston Native Jake Sutton to open for Nelly at MumFest
Kinston Native Jake Sutton will open for Nelly at the MumFest in Downtown New Bern.
Farmer's market update for September 25, 2021
Market open between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm Tuesday and Saturday
Food and Nutrition services benefits to increase by 25% starting Oct. 1
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced households enrolled in the Food and Nutrition Services program will see their benefits increase by 25% beginning Oct. 1, 2021, as part of a national re-evaluation of benefit amounts by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. More than 1.6 million people are enrolled in FNS in North Carolina
Lenoir Hospital Foundation awards nursing scholarships
Ms. Charmaine Hansel, a senior nursing student at LCC is the 2021 recipient of both the Stackhouse Memorial Nursing Scholarship and the Cindy A. Jones Nursing Memorial Scholarship through the Lenoir Hospital Foundation. Both scholarships provide financial assistance to individuals actively enrolled in a nursing program and who have completed an application and then presented for review and selection by the UNC Lenoir nursing selection committee.
New Bird Scooters: Neuse News Approved
The Bird scooters can be found throughout downtown Kinston. The Neuse News crew found them outside of Sugar Hill Pizzeria and parked them at the Art 105 studio on Blount Street. The easy-to-use Bird app allows users to rent electric scooters in and around the downtown area.
Wood Ducks To Host Second Annual Kinston Cornhole Classic Presented by Poole Realty
The Down East Wood Ducks announced Tuesday, their plans to host the second annual Kinston Cornhole Classic at Grainger Stadium, presented by Poole Realty on Saturday, November 6th. The event will use the American Cornhole League Rounders Format which is a Progressive Round Robin tournament where all teams will be placed into a pool and six or more rounds will be played by each team.
Guardian ad Litem program seeking volunteers
As an integral part of the North Carolina Judicial System, the Guardian ad Litem program was established in 1983 by the General Assembly to be a voice for the children in the community. Volunteers for the Guardian ad Litem program speak up for abused and neglected children in court. The term “guardian ad litem” comes from Latin, and means “guardian for the case.”
New STEM school to open later this year
A new educational facility for Pre-K through second grade is projected to open later this year. Dr. DuWanda S. Epps Promise Academy School of STEM (DSEPA). philosophy doctrines on a safe learning environment, innovative, well-structured quality education that cultivates achievement, individual academic growth, and resources needed to excel in the vast world of technology.
Distinguished Young Women of Lenoir County program scheduled for Saturday
The Distinguished Young Women of Lenoir County program proudly presents Anna Rouse, Distinguished Young Woman of Lenoir County for 2021, in its annual program which will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, September 25, 2021 in the Performing Arts Center on the campus of Kinston High School. Rouse is currently a freshman at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is the daughter of Eric and Alice Rouse.
Greene County Schools responds to 'Devious Lick' TikTok challenge
Students at Greene Central High School and Greene County Middle School participated in the Devious Licks TikTok challenge which resulted in the discipline of six students. The ‘Devious Lick’ challenge encouraged school-aged children to steal or destroy school property.
Tuesday Game: Wood Ducks Fall in Opening Game to Charleston
Despite taking an early lead in the bottom of the second inning, the Down East Wood Ducks fell 4-2 to the Charleston RiverDogs in game one of the 2021 Low-A East Championship series, presented by Crown Equipment Corporation.
UNC Lenoir recognizes latest Hall of Honor inductees on Saturday, September 18th at Kinston Country Club.
Established in 2000, the Hall of Honor is designed to recognize individuals whose contribution to hospital care in Lenoir County makes them remarkable in some way. Including this year’s class, 118 outstanding citizens have been inducted into the UNC Lenoir Hall of Honor, and 2021 marks the 115th year of hospital care for our community. Six deserving individuals were inducted in the morning ceremony.
Massey Toyota is the Hole-In-One sponsor for the LCC Golf Classic on Oct. 7th
Massey Toyota is the Hole-In-One sponsor of this year’s 20th annual Lenoir Community College Golf Classic on Thursday, Oct. 7 at the Kinston Country Club. Massey Toyota will be at the tournament offering each golfer a chance to drive home a brand-new car.
Governor Cooper encourages faith leaders to help strengthen community vaccination efforts
Faith leaders from all religious backgrounds can be trusted figures in their communities. Their word can go a long way in encouraging people to talk with doctors and understand that these vaccines are safe and effective. The NC DHHS Healthier Together team is working with houses of worship to sponsor their own vaccine clinics.