Birth certificate records obtained from the Lenoir County Register of Deeds database list the mother's maiden name. In some cases only one parent is listed:
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Got to Be NC Festival welcomes guests back May 20-22
The Got to Be NC Festival marks its eagerly awaited return to the fairgrounds May 20-22 following a two-year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Antique tractors, a barbecue buffet fundraiser on May 21, North Carolina food products, rides, games, livestock, kids’ activities, music and entertainment will welcome guests back.
Mike Parker: ‘Road to New York’ runs through Kinston
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about several exciting activities taking place in Kinston and Lenoir County. Shortly after that column appeared, I learned of a call for auditions that could help residents end up on “The Road to New York.”
ECU partners with GCHS to provide paid internships for electrical trade students
East Carolina University (ECU) and Greene Central High School (GCHS) have partnered to provide opportunities for students currently pursuing a career in the electrical field. Interviews for an internship with ECU were held at GCHS.
Kailey Powell awarded Arts & Sciences Laptop Scholarship
The Arts & Sciences Laptop Scholarship Committee awards a laptop each year to a deserving student who has been nominated by the department for their scholastic achievement and accomplishments during their time at LCC.
For more than three decades, Parrott Academy first graders have honored their moms with a special Mother’s Day Tea.
Family movie night coming to the Mill Pond featuring Moana
Mark your calendars!! Brock Mill Pond Family Movie Night, Friday, May 13th, 7:30pm! Provided by Neuse Regional Libraries, Maysville Rotary Club, Jones County Recreation, and Friends of the Brock Mill Pond. Snacks, Games, and of course the Movie "Moana" will be feature
Lenoir County marriages
The following couples were married in Lenoir County:
BBQ Fest on the Neuse announces 2022 winners
The 41st annual BBQ Fest on the Neuse announced the 2022 winners of the BBQ Fest on the Neuse / Wil King Hog Happenin’ on a fun filled weekend with thousands walking the streets of downtown Kinston.
Mayor Hardy gives Golden Keys to the City to community leaders
At the annual BBQ Fest on the Neuse, thousands of people strolled the streets of downtown Kinston lined with almost two hundred vendors from all over. After a night storm interrupted the festivities, throngs of people returned for their first taste of the staple eastern North Carolina is known for, BBQ. As is tradition with the BBQ Fest on the Neuse, Kinston Mayor Dontario Hardy gave ceremonial keys to the city to worthy recipients on the Herritage Street stage. The recipients were: Robert L. Brown, Jan Parson, Anna Bell Car, and Joe Hargitt.
Greater Pink Hill Team announces Relay for Life Auction
Every dollar we raise in this auction will help the American Cancer Society provide more HOPE to patients facing cancer. Let's "Unmask The Cure" together. No one fights cancer alone! 100% money raised from this auction goes to American Cancer Society.
LCC announces sponsors for Golf Classic on May 12
Union Bank of Kinston is the Putting Contest Sponsor of this year’s Lenoir Community College Golf Classic on Thursday, May 12, at the Kinston Country Club.
UPDATE: Kinston Police respond to shooting, two pronounced dead at the scene
The Kinston Police Department was called to a shooting at 1:33 pm on the 600 block of E. Highland Ave. Officers arrived to find two victims who were pronounced dead at the scene by Lenoir County EMS. Officers are actively investigating at this time.
NWS: Severe weather today, coastal hazards early next week
We continue to monitor the potential for severe weather today, with a first round of thunderstorms possible beginning early this afternoon, then another round later this evening and overnight.
LCC announces sponsors for their Golf Classic on May 12
Massey Toyota is the Hole-In-One sponsor of this year’s Lenoir Community College Golf Classic on Thursday, May 12, at the Kinston Country Club.
Graduating from Lenoir Community College is a family affair
Graduating from Lenoir Community College was definitely a family affair when April Casey of Kinston, her two daughters, and her nephew walked across the stage for the High School Equivalency Certificate during the Transitional and Career Studies Graduation Wednesday in the Briley Auditorium.
Kentucky Derby horse, Barber Road, has ties to Lenoir County
Former Lenoir County resident Tammy Simon joined the Bryan Hanks show to talk about Barber Road’s journey to the Kentucky Derby. The horse is named after a road in Lenoir County. Simon grew up on a farm in Seven Springs and graduated from North Lenoir High School. She met her husband, former Walmart CEO William ‘Bill’ Simon in Charleston, South Carolina, when he was in the Navy and she was a nurse.
New executive director of Kinston-Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce named
A sales professional with more than a quarter-century of media and sales experience is set to become the new executive director of the Kinston-Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce.
LCC Holds Health Sciences and Nursing Pinning Ceremony
Lenoir Community College Health Sciences and Nursing Department recently held its pinning ceremony for Electroneurodiagnostic Technology, Medical Assisting, Polysomnography, Radiography, and Associate Degree Nursing graduates.
Share the Neuse Regional Libraries’ Story Social Media Campaign
As you may have heard, the Neuse Regional Libraries (NRL) have been selected as a 2022 finalist for the National Medal for Museum and Library Service by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)! This award is the nation’s highest federal honor given to museums and libraries for service to their communities.