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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Kinston/Lenoir County Parks and Recreation Department rallies to support maintenance worker after house fire
Kinston/Lenoir County Parks and Recreation Dept. posted the following on their Facebook page: We need your help, please donate to support Anthony Best (Maintenance Worker I) and his family recover after a devastating house fire. Lets come together as a community and get them back on their feet!
Arendell Parrott Academy's Maxwell Andrews receives Morehead-Cain Scholarship
Maxwell Andrews receives the Morehead-Cain Scholarship. Max is a student at Arendell Parrott Academy. He is the son of Brent and Susan Andrews. He is an AP Scholar with Distinction, a member of the Cum Laude Chapter, a four-time Presidential Service Scholar, a Governor’s Volunteer Service Award recipient, and an Eagle Scout. Max co-founded “Patriots for The Planet” an environmental club at APA.
NWS: Strong winds expected Friday night
A cold front will move through tonight bringing strong winds, minor coastal impacts, and a conditional risk of thunderstorms.
Electrolux of Kinston is honored with United Way Spirit of North Carolina Award
Lenoir/Greene United Way announced today that Electrolux has been awarded a 2022 Spirit of North Carolina award. Electrolux has modeled a dedication to community service through their volunteer, engagement and advocacy efforts.
Senator Perry announces $2 million for City of Kinston
Senator Jim Perry, (R- Craven, Beaufort, Lenoir) announced the City of Kinston has been awarded a $2,000,000 grant for the Adkin Branch Flood Mitigation phase I construction project during a special round of funding from the North Carolina Land and Water Fund.
UNC Lenoir Health Care CEO retires after 40-year career
For the past four years, Robert “Bob” Enders Jr. held the title of CEO at UNC Lenoir Health Care. He assumed the helm prior to the pandemic, and led the hospital through the Covid-19 surges. With the global emergency behind us, Enders said it was time to focus on his family. After a career that spanned about 40 years, he announced his retirement. His last day was Tuesday.
Governor Cooper celebrates Read Across America Week
Governor Roy Cooper visited and toured Wilburn Elementary School in Raleigh to celebrate Read Across America Week. During the event, Governor Cooper visited classrooms and read to students.
Draft N.C. Clean Transportation Plan Available for Public Comment
People are invited to provide comments on the draft version of the N.C. Clean Transportation Plan, which outlines strategies to accelerate the decarbonization of the transportation sector.
North Carolina Approved to Continue P-EBT Food Assistance Benefits During the 2022-23 School Year
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced it has received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to operate the Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) program during the 2022-23 school year.
NLFR firefighter suffers injuries while completing fire truck inspections
On Monday, February 27, 2023, Franklin Floyd, a longtime North Lenoir Fire & Rescue member and current Board Member, experienced a fall from a fire truck at NLFR Station 3 while completing apparatus inspections.
Pink Hill's drink dreams dashed by invalid referendum
In Pink Hill, a vote may not always count. Like 56% of the voters in North Carolina who wanted voter ID in 2018, the majority of Pink Hill voters who said yes to the Mixed Beverage Referendum had their power taken away.
North Lenoir High School's Awards Day
The Awards Day ceremony for the North Lenoir High School Class of 2023 will be held Thursday, May 25, at 9 a.m. in the school's auditorium.
LCC Graphic Students Awarded PICA Scholarships
Two Lenoir Community College graphic students, Gregory Cox and Jonah Daniels, were recently awarded scholarships from the Printing Industry of the Carolinas (PICA). PICA is an industry association dedicated to protecting and promoting the common interest of the printing industry, and helping their members prosper, both individually and collectively, through fellowship, education, and cooperative action.
LCSO: 37-year-old man arrested for statutory rape with a 15-year-old
Jon Kyle Bennett was arrested Saturday and charged with statutory rape of a person who is 13-, 14- or 15-years-old by a defendant who is at least 6 years older than the victim.
4-H brings Embryology curriculum into 25 classrooms in Lenoir County
Preparations are in full swing and Lenoir County 4-H is excited to bring Embryology curriculum into 25 classrooms in Lenoir County this year.
Winners named at EB Frink’s first National History Day competition
It was a National History Day competition, but eighth graders at EB Frink Middle School spent many, many days developing the projects they put in front of judges on Friday.
Lenoir County Early College High School Sophomore Halle Powell wins Miss Neuse 2023
On Saturday evening Lenoir County Early College High School Sophomore Halle Powell won the title of Miss Neuse 2023. She is the daughter of Bryan and Jennifer Powell and was sponsored by Fox Trail Mini Storage. Here are the winners:
Sara Jones named University of South Carolina's President's Honor Roll List for Fall Semester 2022
From the University of South Carolina: Sara Elizabeth Jones of Ayden NC has been named to the President’s Honor Roll List for the Fall Semester 2022.
NCDOT: Deadline Ahead for NCDOT Model Bridge Building Competition
The deadline to submit entries for the N.C. Department of Transportation’s 2023 Model Bridge Building Competition is approaching.