The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation recently awarded $3,000 grants to 10 airports to assist with hosting aviation and aerospace-themed summer academies for middle and high school students.
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Cousins Maine Lobster, as seen on Shark Tank, Returns to Kinston
Cousins Maine Lobster has announced their return visit to Mother Earth Brewing on March 19th from 12pm-5pm.
Martial arts legends remembered at Kinston seminar held at LCC
More than 70 martial artists from across North and South Carolina and Maine attended the annual Shihan Barry Huneycutt and Hanshi Lemuel Stroud Memorial Seminar Saturday at Lenoir Community College. The seminar was hosted by Stroud’s School of Martial Arts in Kinston and Charles June Karate Institute of Greenville.
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Amazon, United Way Donate to Local Shelters
Amazon’s local Kinston plant and Lenoir/Greene United Way teamed up to donate personal care products to three local shelters. Donations of men’s and women’s undergarments, toiletries, socks and cleansing wipes were given to Greene County Interfaith in Snow Hill, SAFE and the Friends of the Homeless shelter…a donation valued at over $1,000.
Gospel Music Hall of Fame Member Ed O’Neal Ends Dixie Melody Boys Era
Ed O’Neal, a legendary Southern Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame member, has announced the retirement of The Dixie Melody Boys’ name after more than 60 years of success in the industry.
Lenoir County drainage project requires temporary closure of Rouse Road, near Tanglewood church
A portion of Rouse Road northwest of Kinston will close next week to replace a drainage pipe with a larger one ahead of a resurfacing project.
Save Lives: American Red Cross Needs Blood Donors Now
Nancy Sauls, the Volunteer Drive Coordinator in La Grange, has a message for the community. The American Red Cross needs your support!
Arendell Parrott Academy Students Selected for NC Governor's School.
Arendell Parrott Academy posted the following on their Facebook page: Please join us in congratulating the following eleventh-grade students who have been selected to attend North Carolina Governor’s school this summer.
Job Fair at Lenoir Community College
More than 80 employers will be attending the annual Lenoir Community College Job Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, in the Student Center. The event is sponsored by LCC, NCWorks Career Center of Lenoir County and NCWorks Career Services Centers of Greene and Jones Counties. The public is invited to attend.
Walk, Run, or Roll a Mile in our Shoes with RADD
RADD Inc., a nonprofit organization that raises awareness and provides support services for individuals with developmental disabilities, is hosting a virtual event called "Walk, Run, or Roll a Mile in our Shoes" throughout the month of March.
Local Student Achieves Top ACT Score
Hannah Henderson, daughter of Chris and Kim Henderson and a junior at Arendell Parrott Academy, earned the highest possible ACT composite score of 36.
City of Kinston offers an Essential Single Family Rehabilitation Loan Program
The City of Kinston offers an Essential Single Family Rehabilitation Loan Program!
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Lions to host "Strides" Rockin' Walk-A-Thon for Diabetes Awareness
Lions Making Strides 2 Fight Diabetes is set to hold it’s 5th annual “STRIDES” Rockin’ Walk-A-Thon for Diabetes Awareness to raise awareness and funds for diabetes patients. The Lions Club initiative started in Lions International as one of five Lions initiatives and has now spread to throughout the world
Mike Parker: NCDOT should respect hallowed ground
On Friday, March 3, I returned to my post at the Kinston-Lenoir County Information and Visitor Center after being out for two months following my surgery on January 5. The Visitor Center has a limited amount of traffic this time of year. After all, only a few people are heading to the beach this time of year.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Eastern Pregnancy Information Center announces annual Run Baby Run 5K & 1 Mile Walk 4 Life Fundraiser
The Eastern Pregnancy Information Center is excited to announce their annual Run Baby Run 5K & 1 Mile Walk 4 Life fundraiser. The event will take place on Saturday, April 8th, at 304 North Queen Street in Kinston, NC.
Snow Hill Primary announces "Terrific Kid" awards
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.
NRWASA/Lenoir County Water Systems Disinfectant Change to begin March 13th
Beginning March 13 and continuing until April 17, the City of Kinston, Deep Run Water Corporation, North Lenoir Water Corporation Town of Grifton and Town of Pink Hill will temporarily change the disinfectant used in the water treatment process. Chlorine will be used rather than chloramines during this five-week period.