The Board of Directors of the Golden LEAF Foundation announced a total of $5,417,644 in funding toward N.C. community colleges and towns.
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Trillium delivers1,000 gun locks to 28 DSS offices
Trillium Health Resources is delivering 1,000 gun locks to all Departments of Social Services (DSS) within our 28-county region. They will be distributed to families who own firearms along with education about gun safety.
K9 Ziva of Lenoir County Sheriff's Office receives lifesaving bullet and stab protective vest
Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office K9 Ziva has received a bullet and stab protective vest, thanks to a charitable donation from nonprofit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. Ziva’s vest was sponsored by Christopher Campanale of North Kingstown, RI and embroidered with the sentiment “Honoring those who served and sacrificed.”
Middle School Students Raise Over $3,000 for American Heart Association
The Woodington Raiders have raised a whopping $3,881 for the American Heart Association this year. This total was made possible by the 6th, 7th and 8th grade students who participated in the fundraising efforts.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Mike Parker: ECU Poet/Professor to speak at Pink Hill Library
I worked with Professor John Hoppenthaler for several years after he joined the faculty of East Carolina’s Department of English. He brought energy and enthusiasm to the classes he taught. His role at ECU is Professor of English and Creative Writing, and he serves as the co-director of the ECU Contemporary Writers Series.
Lenoir County Hunters Association recognizes bagged award winners
The Lenoir County Hunters Association recently held their monthly meeting and recognized bagged award winners in various categories. All recipients are pictured with Clyde Sutton, Association President.
Meet Crystal Eadie and discover the power of color and texture at smART Gallery's Artist Talk
smART Gallery in Kinston will be hosting its next bi-monthly Artist Talk April 20th at 6pm. Painter Crystal Eadie will be presenting a discussion about her work and giving a demonstration on some of her techniques.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Coastal Plains Livestock Show and Sale
The 83rd Annual Coastal Plains Livestock Show and Sale has come and gone, but it was one to remember! There were over 160 participants exhibiting cattle, swine, lambs and goats in the surrounding counties.
Lenoir County death notices
Neuse News has long provided an obituary service for families and funeral homes. With the Kinston Free Press moving to once a week print publication, we’ve decided to publish a weekly list of death notices according to Lenoir County. These death notices are a little behind but are an attempt to provide more value to our community.
North Carolina Baroque Orchestra presents Stranger in a Strange Land
North Carolina Baroque Orchestra presents Stranger in a Strange Land at First Presbyterian Church on Friday, April 21, 2023 at 7:00 pm.
Roxie's owner reports theft: two individuals arrested
On 4/11/2023, Ash Ren-Harvey, the owner of Roxie’s, reported that individuals had stolen items from behind her business on two separate occasions. Ms. Ren-Harvey was able to identify one of the subjects as Chad Thomas.
Farmer's Market Update April 15, 2023
Local strawberries and asparagus will be available at Lenoir County Farmer’s Market on APRIL 15, 2023.
Rep. Chris Humphrey: April Legislative Update
I hope this email finds you well. I sincerely thank you for taking the time to read our latest legislative newsletter. Whether you are a resident of our district or just someone interested in the issues that impact our state, this newsletter is a sound resource for informing constituents on current legislation and other recent developments that directly impact Eastern NC.
Free Bicycle Helmets Coming Soon
The N.C. Department of Transportation plans to provide thousands of bike helmets to children across the state to reduce serious injuries and save lives.
UPDATE: Gas leak is now secure, residents will be returning soon
Lenoir County Emergency Services is on scene assisting Kinston Department of Fire & Rescue with a major gas leak at the corner of East King St and South McDaniels St in Kinston.
BREAKING: Gas leak prompts evacuation in Kinston
Lenoir County Emergency Services is on scene assisting Kinston Department of Fire & Rescue with a major gas leak at the corner of East King St and South McDaniels St in Kinston.
New traffic islands added to Hill Farm Road ahead of all-way stop implementation
Drivers on Hill Farm Road may have noticed traffic islands on their daily commute. The islands are in preparation for an all-way stop that will be implemented at that intersection this week. The attached graphic illustrates how the road will look as of Wednesday. Left turns are not being eliminated.
Meet Greene Early College’s prestigious Student Ambassadors
Greene Early College’s prestigious Student Ambassadors are truly advocates for GEC. They are charged with telling the story of the school and its programs to the public, educators and prospective students.