Last week our kids were recognized at our Southeast Region Rally event held at UMO for their achievements this past year along with a few regional contests in Agriculture Mechanics and Creed Speaking.
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Rumors or Truth? Down East Wood Ducks on Verge of Being Sold?
Rumors have been circulating that the Down East Wood Ducks, the minor league team of the Texas Rangers based in Kinston, North Carolina, might be sold to Diamond Baseball Holdings, a subsidiary of global sports and entertainment company Endeavor.
NWS: Severe weather is still possible later today through this evening
The primary risk continues to be damaging wind gusts as high as 55-65 mph and frequent lightning. Winds of this magnitude will be capable of more than just tree damage.
LCPS graduation season opens Wednesday at Early College
Forty-one seniors from Lenoir County Early College High School will be the first of nearly 500 members of LCPS’s Class of 2023 to receive diplomas when their Wednesday ceremony kicks off a string of five graduation exercises.
ENC Renaissance Faire Donates $3,500 to Lenoir/Greene United Way
ENC Renaissance Faire recently made a donation of $3,500 to Lenoir/Greene United Way. The 2nd Annual Renaissance Faire was held at the Lenoir County Fairgrounds on April 22-23, 2023 where close to 4,000 people were in attendance.
Greene County Schools names Teacher Assistant of the Year
Greene County Schools announced on Wednesday, May 3 that Mrs. Leslie Perkins at Greene County Intermediate School was this year's Teacher Assistant of the Year.
NWS: Severe weather expected Tuesday afternoon, evening
Widespread showers and thunderstorms will develop ahead of a cold front sagging south into the area through the afternoon/evening. The strongest storms will bring the potential for strong/damaging wind gusts, with some large hail possible as well.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Lenoir County Government to renovate administration building
Lenoir County Government is renovating the administration building (also known as the tax office) at 101 N. Queen Street. The renovation is set to begin in early June, so the agencies are in the process of relocating departments to temporary offices just down the block.
NCDOT: Teen Driver Law Changes to Take Effect Monday, May 8
Upon passage of a bill by the North Carolina General Assembly, the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles is announcing changes to the graduated driver licensing (GDL) program for teens.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Mayor gives out Keys to the City at BBQ Fest on the Neuse
The 42nd annual BBQ Fest on the Neuse took place this weekend with Mayor Dontario Hardy giving out keys to the city. There were four recipients this year, Waylon Adams, Craig Hill, Shannarra Barrow, and Nikisha Williams.
Winners of the 42nd annual Wil King Hog Happenin’ whole hog cooking competition
The annual BBQ Fest on the Neuse announced its barbecue and sauce winners on Saturday. The categories include Sauce Boss, Natural Source, Backyard, and Professional. The winners each won prize money and cutting boards.
Lenoir County restaurant inspections
The following inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Fresh Green Peas
Fresh green peas are starting to show up at the Farmer’s Market and Roadsides stands, be sure to add the delicious bean to your menus while they are fresh and available. When picking out your peas, for best flavor, choose small peas, which are younger, sweeter, and more tender than large ones, and make sure they’re as fresh as possible.
La Grange to Receive $13.5 Million for Water and Sewer Infrastructure Improvements
The Local Government Commission (LGC) has approved more than $100 million in financing requests from local governments around the state for school construction and other facilities, to renovate town halls and to purchase property for public use, and nearly $270 million for water and sewer infrastructure work.
LCC Student Receives LCC Arts & Sciences Department Laptop Award
Lenoir Community College student Ashley Rodriguez of Trenton was selected as the recipient of the Arts and Sciences Department Laptop Award. A Career and College Promise student, she holds a 4.0 grade point average at LCC.
Optimum opens new retail store in Kinston
Optimum, the local provider of internet, mobile, TV and phone services, today announces the opening of a new retail store in Kinston, North Carolina, located at 4159 West Vernon Avenue.
Kinston increases parking violation fines
The city of Kinston has approved an increase in parking violation fines from $2 to $25, following a proposal from Police Chief Keith Goyette. The decision was made after considering similar fines in nearby cities, such as Goldsboro and New Bern, where fines for parking violations range from $25 to $50.
2022-2023 SECU Bridge to Career Scholarship Recipients
Lenoir Community College students were recently presented Bridge to Career Scholarships provided by the members of the State Employees’ Credit Union through the SECU Foundation.