The Lenoir Community College Foundation is proud to welcome Piggly Wiggly Fresh Buy as a Master sponsor of this year’s annual LCC Golf Classic, which will be held on Thursday, May 12, at the Kinston Country Club.
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LCPS Cafeteria worker named SNA Employee of Year for southeastern US
Annie Davis, the assistant cafeteria manager at Northwest Elementary School who went the extra mile to cover staffing shortages at other LCPS schools during the pandemic, has been named the 2022 Southeast Region Employee of the Year by the School Nutrition Association.
Greene County Sheriff's Office investigating shooting
The Greene County Sheriff's Office and the NC SBI are currently investigating a death that occurred on Exum Ln in Maury on Monday 05/02/2022.
Governor Cooper Proclaims May 2 – 6 as Teacher Appreciation Week
Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed May 2 – 6, 2022 as Teacher Appreciation Week and May 3, 2022 as Teacher Appreciation Day to celebrate North Carolina’s educators and highlight their impact on children and the state.
Greene County Board of Commissioners proclaim May as Drug Court Month
The Greene County Board of Commissioners proudly proclaims the month of May, as Drug Court Month in Greene County.
Early College High School kicks off LCPS commencements Wednesday
Graduation season for Lenoir County Public Schools gets underway Wednesday when 44 members of the Class of 2022 at Lenoir County Early College High School receive their high school diplomas. The next night, 40 of them will be awarded associate degrees or certificates from Lenoir Community College.
LCC announces commencement speaker, Greg Lassiter
Lenoir Community College will hold its sixtieth commencement at 7 p.m. May 5 in the Student Center with Greg Lassiter as the guest speaker. Admission to the ceremony is by ticket only as seating is limited. More than 400 graduates are eligible to receive degrees.
NCDOT: Lenoir County Road Requires New Drainage Pipe
A section of N.C 903 in Lenoir County is scheduled to close for two days this week while N.C. Department of Transportation maintenance crews replace a pipe.
Ivey, Pate, and Avery to be honored with field dedication at Fairfield Park
Mr. George Ivey , Mr. Thurman Pate, and Mr. Ed Avery will be honored tonight at a field dedication ceremony at Fairfield Park.
Largest whole hog cook off in the world brings thousands of people downtown
The largest whole hog cook off in the world will bring thousands of people to downtown Kinston to experience good old-fashioned BBQ. The BBQ Fest on the Neuse will be held this weekend.
Local area impacted by ground beef recall
Lakeside Refrigerated Services, a Swedesboro, N.J. establishment, is recalling approximately 120,872 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O103, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following corporations were filed with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Mike Parker: Should the state involve itself more in homeschools?
I recently read an article in the Kinston Free Press entitled “NC homeschool families have little oversight. Many want to keep it that way” by Brian Gordon of the USA Today network. One of the experts cited in the story, Duke Law Professor Jane Wettach, wrote in a 2020 report on the state’s homeschooling law:
Major Motor Vehicle Collision Closes Hwy 70 in Kinston
Emergency responders are on scene of a major vehicle accident at 600 W New Bern Rd (Hwy70). One vehicle is overturned with a patient entrapped and power lines are down. Hwy 70 is closed in both directions from Hwy 11/55 to US 258 S. Responding units include Southwood and City Of Kinston Fire Departments, Lenoir County EMS, and NCSHP. Vidant EastCare has also been called to land on scene.
Hwy 70 will be closed for an undetermined amount of time.
Maysville captures rural & small town innovation award
The North Carolina League of Municipalities Local Leadership Foundation announced Wednesday the winners of its 2022 Annual Awards program. The Town of Maysville was recognized for its recent creation of the Maysville Marketplace on the Town’s Main Street.
Snow Hill Primary announces Terrific Kids
Snow Hill Primary gives out a weekly award called "Terrific Kid" awards. Each teacher at SHP chooses a student who has been responsible, shows great character, or has reached a personal goal.
First annual Pink Hill and Fire Department Spring Festival coming in May
On May 21, 2022, there will be the first annual Pink Hill and Fire Department Spring Festival from 10:00 am through 3:00 pm.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Farmers Market update for April 30, 2022
Market open between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm Tuesday and Saturday
House Majority Leader Bell hosts key state officials to survey flood-prone areas
House Majority Leader John Bell (R-Wayne) welcomed N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) Secretary Elizabeth Biser to Goldsboro on Wednesday to see firsthand flood-prone areas along Stoney Creek and hear directly from property owners impacted by chronic flooding.