The following couples were married in Lenoir County:
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Spirit AeroSystems Donates $8,400 to Lenoir/Greene United Way
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.
Mike Parker: June 15 ‘Artist Talk’ focuses on digital art
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.
Lenoir County Death Notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Sandra Ball Earns Dean's List Honor at Lee University
Lee University congratulates Sandra Ball of La Grange, NC, on earning Dean's List honors during the Spring 2023 semester.
Sheriff Jackie Rogers in TikTok with unexpected twist caught on camera
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.
Farmer's Market Update for May 20, 2023
Farmer's Market Update for May 20, 2023
New Lenoir County Corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Downtown Kinston welcomes Monroe Magic Notary and Shipping Center
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.
Law Enforcement and RADD collaborate for Project Safe and Sound
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: Do you know this person?
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.
Heather Joy Named to SNHU President's List
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.
APA Dance Ensembles Perform at NC Showcase
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.
Restored Hope Boutique Grand Opening
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.
City Council approves animal control interlocal agreement, noise ordinance amendment, and 4-way stop
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 Informational Sessions
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 Initiated into Omicron Delta Kappa
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.
Growing Together: EMGV Association Cultivates Partnerships in Lenoir County
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.
Teaching Fellow adds second scholarship ‘out of the blue’
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.
Sen. Jim Perry: Voter ID, Fairness in Women’s Sports, & More
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.