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Spirit AeroSystems recently donated $8,400 to Lenoir/Greene United Way. The donation is part of their annual investment in local community organizations through their Good Neighbor Fund. The funds given to Lenoir/Greene United Way will be distributed to their 14 area nonprofit partner organizations.
On June 15, the smART Gallery will host an “Artist Talk” at 6 p.m. The featured artist is Alice Shapiro, who will discuss her digital art form and worldwide exhibitions. The smART Gallery is located at 210 N. Queen Street in Kinston.
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Lee University congratulates Sandra Ball of La Grange, NC, on earning Dean's List honors during the Spring 2023 semester.
Lenoir County Sheriff Jackie Rogers appeared in a TikTok. The video shows the sheriff pulling over a car. The driver gets out of the car with his hands up and starts to place them on the car before moving behind the car and pulling out his phone.
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Monroe Magic, managed by sisters Laura and Carla Monroe, is one of the newest businesses in downtown Kinston, located at 408 N Heritage Street. The notary and soon-to-be FedEx center offer services such as notary signings, faxing, and printing production on yard signs, posters, and banners.
On June 3rd, Raising Awareness for the Developmentally Disabled (RADD) will host a charity event. RADD is an organization that provides social and recreational activities to disabled individuals and their families. They also provide resources, advocacy, as well as education pieces for families.
KPD is asking for the community's assistance with identifying the subject in the photo. It is believed she picked up a bank card that didn't belong to her and used it to purchase items.
MANCHESTER, NH (05/16/2023)-- Heather Joy of Kinston (28504) has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's Winter 2023 President's List. The winter terms run from January to May.
Congratulations to APA Upper and Middle School Dance Ensembles who performed their state champion ensemble pieces as part of the NC Showcase in Greensboro on May 13th. The Showcase celebrated NC’s top educators, administrators, and schools featuring performances by State Champions in Fine Arts from across the state.
On Wednesday, Restored Hope Boutique had its grand opening. The boutique, located at 124 N Queen St., is a part of Hope Restorations. The grand opening started with a tour of the House of Hope for Women then the ribbon-cutting ceremony took place at the boutique afterward.
In a recent Kinston City Council meeting, several important agenda items were discussed and approved. The council addressed various matters, including the authorization of an interlocal agreement for animal control services, an amendment to the noise ordinance, and a request for a four-way stop at the intersection of Mitchell St. and North St.
Habitat for Humanity Goldsboro Wayne will be holding two informational sessions on May 18th from 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and on May 23 from 5:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. The sessions will be held at the Kinston Neuse Regional Library, Auditorium A. The sessions will provide residents with the necessary information to apply for homeownership with Habitat.
Logan Mozingo, a native of Kinston, was recently initiated into the East Carolina University Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society. The Society welcomed 1,869 new initiates from 78 universities during April 2023.
On March 25th Lenoir County Master Gardener Association (EMGV) and members of the Southeastern Native Plant Society gathered for a workday at our Native Plant Garden and Meadow located at the CSS Neuse Replica. EMGV Karen Mulcahy directed the group to remove invasive plants and freshen up the area for the spring.
It took Skylar Harrison about six months to apply for, to interview for and to win a scholarship to N.C. State University as a North Carolina Teaching Fellow. It took her a week to win a second scholarship to State.
I want to express my sincere gratitude for your readership of our legislative newsletter. Your dedication to remaining well-informed makes a real difference in our region, and I am honored by your willingness to make this newsletter a part of your monthly routine.
Local entrepreneur, Travis Stanley Harper, is excited to unveil The Mullet bar, a new establishment set to open on Herritage Street in Kinston. The unique bar, featuring a wine shop and gift store at the front and a lively dance floor in the back, is a testament to Harper's innovative spirit and dedication to the community.
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