State and local officials have a simple message – never drink and drive. Doing so this weekend could mean a trip to jail rather than to the beach or pool.
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Grand Opening of Daily Grind on W. Vernon Avenue
The Daily Grind Café is located at 1607 W. Vernon Avenue in Kinston. They offer specialty coffee's, Ice cream, and bakery items. Their hours are Monday though Friday from 7:00 am until 5:00 pm. On Saturday they are open from 7:00 am until 4:00 pm.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
LCPS schedules hearing screenings next week
Lenoir County Public Schools has scheduled district-wide hearing screenings on Aug. 31, Sept. 1 and Sept. 2 for all first-, second- and third-grade students.
Jones County awarded Abandoned Manufactured Home Planning Grant
In March of 2021, Jones County Economic Development was awarded the Abandon Manufactured Home Planning Grant (AMH) by the NC Department of Environmental and Natural Resources (NCDENR). This small planning grant is to inventory old dilapidated manufactured homes in the County. Once the County has an inventory, a second grant can be applied for to have these homes demolished and removed from the property.
Gonzalez Wins for Pharmacy Tech Scholarship
Maribel Gonzalez of Snow Hill has been awarded a scholarship from Walgreens and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK).
Lenoir County marriages
The following couples were married in Lenoir County:
Farmers Market update for August 27, 2022
Market open between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm Tuesday and Saturday
Back-to-school prayer service to be held Sunday
The Kinston-Lenoir County Association of Congregation, in partnership with Lenoir Community College, will host a community Back-to-School Prayer Service Sunday, August 28, 2022, at 4 PM in the Briley Auditorium on the Kinston campus of Lenoir Community College.
Jones County launches new website
Trenton, NC - Jones County is excited to announce the launch of its new website, JonesCountyNC.gov. Developed through partnership with Edge360 Creative, the redesigned website highlights county services and presents information for residents, visitors, and community partners in a comprehensive, easy-to-navigate interface.
Six Jones County 4-H members attend 4-H Garden Camp at Filling Station
On July 26th and 28th, six Jones County 4-H’ers attended 4-H Garden Camp at the Filling Station in Pollocksville, NC. The 4-H agent and Family and Consumer Sciences Agent partnered to offer this program. Youth spent the first half of the day outside in the garden learning about pollinators and their importance in our gardens and food supply, native plants that attract pollinators to our gardens, herbs and their uses in the kitchen and the plant and water cycles.
North Lenoir Fire & Rescue receives donation from DripDrop to provide dehydration relief to firefighters
North Lenoir Fire & Rescue recently received a donation of oral rehydration solution (ORS) from DripDrop, a leading electrolyte powder company, to help provide critical dehydration relief to its responders during extreme summer heat, wildfire season, and other strenuous response situations. The donation was made in partnership with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), the leading association representing the volunteer fire, EMS, and rescue services.
Lenoir County Livestock show to be held Friday and Saturday
Come join us for the Lenoir County Livestock Shows this Friday night and Saturday! We will have concessions provided by Lenoir County 4-H and KO Photography will be taking pictures! Look froward to seeing everyone!
Lenoir County SPCA begins construction on animal shelter
The Lenoir County SPCA is hosting a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, August 25, 2022, for a new state of-the-art, 8,000 square foot shelter located at 3200 Highway 258 North. The new shelter is scheduled to open in late 2023. This new facility allows for enhanced animal care as the pet population continues to grow.
Exceptional Children’s awards go to educators who ‘make it happen’
Two educators lauded for their positive attitude and selfless nature are recipients of the top annual awards presented by the Exceptional Children’s Department of Lenoir County Public Schools.
Grand celebration of Lenoir County Historical Association and Historic Harmony Hall
Join us for the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Lenoir County Historical Association (LCHA) and the 250th anniversary of Historic Harmony Hall.
Greene County teacher finalist for NCCAT Career Technical Education Teacher of the Year
Twenty-four teachers from across North Carolina have been selected as finalists for the first North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) 2022 Career Technical Education Teacher of the Year Award in honor of their dedication, innovation, and ability to inspire students to achieve.
Greene County Schools welcomes returning staff for the 2022-23 school year
For the first time in over a decade, Greene County Schools begins a school year with brand new leadership at the top. In June, long time superintendent Patrick Miller and director of Human Resources Raymond Smith both retired leaving Greene county with a combined 90 years of service to the children of the county.
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:
UScellular Donates $30,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain in Lenoir County
UScellular has announced a $30,000 donation to Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain (BGCCP) in Lenoir County to provide educational opportunities and experiences to local youth. The company has invested in BGCCP to support K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and academic enrichment programs.