The following marriages were verified by the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
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CSS Neuse Civil War Interpretive Center to hold exclusive exhibit opening
The CSS Neuse Civil War Interpretive Center is growing again! On March 11 the Center will unveil its final phase of permanent exhibits. Entitled, “The Civil War in Eastern North Carolina,” these exhibits will showcase a variety of aspects of the Civil War including causes, military engagements and personalities, and the involvement of women and African Americans during the conflict.
Lenoir, Wayne and Greene County Sheriffs charge three in LaGrange area vehicle break ins
On the night of January 10th & 11th 2022, numerous vehicle break ins were reported to the Lenoir, Wayne and Greene County Sheriff's Offices. Deputies and Detectives from all three counties worked together through the numerous reports, conducted interviews and identified the suspects in these cases.
LCC moves to optional masks and face coverings effective February 21, 2022
Based on Governor Cooper’s Feb. 17th announcement and the data of covid cases declining in our state along with the rise in vaccination statuses, the College will move to masks/face coverings optional effective Monday, Feb. 21 on all LCC campuses.
Masks optional for Jones County Public Schools
The Jones County Board of Education voted to return to masks optional for students and staff beginning on Monday, February 21st.
New salary plan for the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office
On February 7, the Lenoir County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to approve a new salary plan for the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office that will take effect March 1, 2022. Sheriffs’ Administration staff took time last week after Boards’ approval to meet with staff to share new pay plan.
NCSHP investigating KPD car collision with female
On Thursday, February 17, 2022 around 4:01 pm a marked City of Kinston Police car was in the intersection of Washington Ave turning south on Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd when a 28 year old female walked out into the path of the vehicle. The two collided and the female was transported to UNC Lenoir to be checked for injuries. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is conducting the investigation into this collision.
Governor Cooper encourages schools and local governments to end their mask mandates
Today, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kody H. Kinsley provided an update on the state’s COVID-19 metrics and trends. As North Carolina’s COVID-19 metrics continue to move in the right direction and with vaccines widely available, Governor Cooper encouraged schools and local governments to end their mask mandates.
UNC Lenoir Health Care is offering free COVID-19 testing
UNC Lenoir Health Care is offering free COVID-19 testing Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Greene County's Bobby Taylor joins LCC Casino Night as a celebrity dealer
Bobby Taylor of Greene Ridge Racquet Club (GRRC) rejoins the Lenoir Community College Foundation this year as a celebrity dealer at Casino Night. The event will be held on February 25 from 6:30 to 10:00 p.m. at the Lenoir County Shrine Club. Tables open at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person. Proceeds from the event benefit the LCC scholarship program.
Rise Up mentorship program to start at North Lenoir and Contentnea-Savannah School
Rise Up Mentorship will start at North Lenoir and Contentnea-Savannah School (CSS). The program is a mentorship that will focus on targeting students' social, emotional, and behavioral needs in order to increase academics throughout the year.
Delta Kappa Gamma Buzzing Bee Beginning Teacher Awards for January
Lenoir County’s Sigma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma recently recognized outstanding beginning teachers in their third year of teaching for the month of January.
Dr. Greg Murphy: Fentanyl is killing more young Americans than COVID-19
For two years, our nation has been combating the COVID-19 pandemic, which has tragically claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands of Americans. Families across eastern North Carolina have adapted their daily routines to combat this public health crisis, which has overwhelmingly targeted seniors and those with preexisting conditions and comorbidities. There is, however, another devastating reality that has failed to make headlines: Fentanyl is killing more young Americans than COVID-19.
All-Way Stop coming to Lenoir County, HC Turner Road and Old Pink Hill Road
The intersection of HC Turner Road and Old Pink Road will be converted into an all-way stop tomorrow. Crews are expected to be finished with the work by the afternoon, weather permitting.
BBQ Fest and WRNS announce kick-off concert headliner, Niko Moon
Niko Moon is a country singer signed to Sony Music Nashville/RCA Nashville. Moon’s hits include “Good Time” which has more than 46,000,000 impressions online and all his songs can be heard on WRNS, including “No Sad Songs” and “Paradise to Me”. Moon has also written songs for Dierks Bentley, Zac Brown Band, Rascal Flatts, and Morgan Wallen.
Lenoir County man wins $1 million playing Powerball
Matthew Muston of Kinston took a chance on a Powerball ticket in Wednesday’s drawing and won a $1 million prize.
Margaret Williams joins list of celebrity dealers for LCC Casino Night
The Lenoir Community College Foundation is happy to welcome Vice President Market Executive of Union Bank, Margaret Williams, as a Casino Night Celebrity Dealer this year.
Greene County votes to move mask optional effective February 15, 2022
Greene County Board of Education met this morning to discuss Covid-19 protocols. They voted to move mask optional for students and staff effective February 15, 2022.
Parrott Academy begins on campus mask-optional policy
In a recent email to parents, Arendell Parrott Academy announced plans to make adjustments to COVID-19 policies effective Monday, February 14, 2022. Those plans include mask-optional for students, staff, visitors, and sporting events, and continuing to require masks on buses and vans in compliance with federal law.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State: