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Attorney Nicholas Harvey of Kinston honored with Chief Justice’s Professionalism Award
Attorney Nicholas Harvey of Kinston was awarded the Chief Justice’s Professionalism Award. The award is given to Individuals whose contributions have demonstrated the highest commitment to genuine professionalism.
Kinston Police Department seeks public assistance for breaking/entering and larceny case
The Kinston Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance regarding a breaking/entering and larceny case from October 2nd, 2022 at 0019 hours near downtown Kinston. Anyone with information pertaining to the suspect pictured below is encouraged to contact the Kinston Police Department’s Tips Line at 252-939-4020 or Lenoir County Crime Stoppers at 252-523-4444. Calls to Crime Stoppers are confidential and anonymous, and the caller may be eligible for a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.
Mike Parker: Neuse II serves up ‘Breakfast on the Boat’ on Oct. 15 to kick off busy Saturday
Saturday, October 15, is going to be a day packed with events. Last Monday, I shared information about the “Autumn’s in the Air” fall festival scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. and run until 5 p.m. This event is a fundraiser for the CSS Neuse Gunboat Association.
Veterans' Roundtable: New weekly news column for veterans
Welcome to our new weekly news column for veterans. Our intent is to distribute information on veterans’ issues to everyone. Please help us spread this news to all 5000 veterans in Lenoir County. We will accept veterans information from anyone wanting to reach out to our veterans community.
Lenoir County marriages
The following couples were married in Lenoir 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:
Programs for Little Learners at Neuse Regional Libraries
As we move deeper into the school year, we want to remind everyone about the opportunities available for learners of all ages at Neuse Regional Libraries. Many fun and educational weekly programs are available for little learners at each of our eight locations and throughout the community.
Snow Hill Primary: 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. On Fridays, these students are presented with an award and are congratulated for their hard work. Below are Snow Hill Primary's last Terrific Kids!
Farmers Market update for October 8, 2022
Market open between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm Tuesday and Saturday
Kinston Department of Fire and Rescue to hold Annual National Fire Safety Week Open House
Kinston Department of Fire and Rescue would like to send a formal invitation to each media outlet to come and see our Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten and First Graders from the entire county during the week from October 10th through October 14th, each day from 09:00 AM to 11:30 AM
National Principals Month celebrated by NC Public Schools
October is National Principals Month. We express our gratitude to North Carolina administrators, including our 2022 Wells Fargo North Carolina Regional Principals of the Year. We are so grateful for your leadership, now more than ever! You are admired, respected and valued.
Governor’s Highway Safety Program awards grants to improve traffic safety in North Carolina
The N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program has awarded more than $20 million in grants to local and state transportation initiatives that will help make North Carolina roads safer.
U.S. 258 in Southern Lenoir County Requires Temporary Closure
A section of U.S. 258 in southern Lenoir County is scheduled to close for two days next week for drainage improvements.
Local Fair Cheerleading Competition results
For the 4th year in a row the North Lenoir Hawks take home 1st place at the Lenoir County Fair. The North Lenoir Hawks also were awarded the “Traveling Skip Waters Trophy” - Overall Champions of the Lenoir County Fair Cheerleading Competition.
Jones Senior recognizes Morehead-Cain Scholarship nominees
We are honored to recognize the following Seniors as Morehead-Cain Scholarship Nominees for Jones Senior High School. The Morehead-Cain Scholarship provides a four-year, fully funded educational experience for students of the highest caliber at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Nominees are selected based on the following criteria: Leadership, Character, Scholarship and Physical Vigor.
Fire truck visit at Neuseway Nature Park on Saturday
A fire truck visit will be held at Neuseway Nature Park on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 10:00 am until 12:00 pm.
Kinston Police Department congratulates Chief Jenee Spencer on her retirement
Congratulations to Chief Jenee Spencer on her retirement last week. After graduating from East Carolina University in 1993, Chief Spencer began her career as a Patrol Officer with our agency and quickly transferred to our Investigations Division where she served as a Crime Scene Investigator.
School board resolution honors Seaforth legacy
The Lenoir County Board of Education honored the late Dr. Keith Seaforth for “his decades of service to the education of our young people” in a resolution unanimously approved Monday night and presented to his widow, Barbara.
Spectrum awarded North Carolina GREAT program grant for Jones County
Spectrum today announced it has been awarded a North Carolina Growing Rural Economies with Access to Technology (GREAT) Program grant of more than $2.3 million to bring gigabit high-speed internet access to nearly 570 homes and small businesses in Jones County.