As the end of early voting draws near and we move closer toward the May 17th Primary, I wanted to put my feelings down on paper and try to convey in written word what this election means not only for myself but for Lenoir County.
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Announcement: $500.00 scholarship opportunity
Calling all Lenoir County High School Seniors: Heading to college or the workforce? Here's an opportunity to share with the community how you can help Lenoir County through service.
Student named LCC's Dallas Herring award recipient
Lenoir Community College student Jazmyne Pearson of Kinston has been named Lenoir Community College’s Dallas Herring Award recipient for 2022. The Dallas Herring Award was established by the North Carolina Community College System to honor the late Dr. Dallas Herring, one of the state’s earliest advocates of community colleges. The award is bestowed annually upon a student who best embodies Dr. Herring’s philosophy of “taking people where they are and carrying them as far as they can go.”
Escaped piglet safely returned to saloon
Stanley Saloon owner Travis Stanley Harper’s piglet named Dale Oinkhardt Jr. escaped this morning. After a few hours of freedom, the piglet returned home.
GEC Alumni Continues Education Pursuits
Makayla Parks, a 2017 Greene Early College graduate, has reached another academic milestone in her life’s journey. Completing her four- year degree from NCA&T of Greensboro in 2020, she enrolled in East Carolina’s school counseling education master’s program
LCC SGA President named LCC's Governor Robert Scott Leadership Award recipient
Lenoir Community College Student Government Association President Kaley Smith of Farmville has been named the Governor Robert Scott Leadership Award recipient, one of the Great 58 in the North Carolina Community College System.
Perry and Humphrey react to anticipated revised General Fund $1.9 billion surplus
The state of North Carolina is projecting an increase of $1.9 billion over previous estimates. Neuse News reached out to NC Senate Majority Whip Jim Perry and NC Representative Chris Humphrey for their response to the revised General Fund revenue forecast.
Jones County Regional Water System announces periods of low pressure and outages
Jones County Regional Water System announces periods of low pressure and outages on and near Ten Mile Fork Road including all side roads from 1539 Ten Mile Fork Road to Claude Banks Road.
LCPS educators among first in state to complete Rethink Education training
Seven LCPS educators whose work helps ensure the quality of the district’s standard-setting digital learning initiative have earned their Rethink Education Facilitator Badge from the N.C. Department of Instruction as members of the initial cohort trained to become experts in how to use new statewide blended learning models that add online learning to existing classroom teaching.
Construction of new traffic pattern to begin in Lenoir County
Construction of a new traffic pattern on U.S. 70 in Lenoir County at the intersection with Maready Tire and Kennedy Home Road started on Monday.
Lenoir County births
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:
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.