An array of summer learning opportunities that promise to be fun as well as educational for K-12 students with Lenoir County Public Schools will debut in July.
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Moss Hill School Award Recipient
Reagan Bumgarner, center, received the Sue Marcom Jones Scholastic Achievement Award June 7, 2023. The award is given annually on promotion day to the fifth grade student at Moss Hill Elementary School with the highest grade average
Two month narcotics investigation ends with La Grange man's arrest
A two-month narcotics investigation ended Thursday with the arrest of a La Grange man on a plethora of charges.
Greene County Sheriff's Office makes arrest in narcotics investigation
The Greene County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit arrested 45-year-old, Qusim Haneffe Maine Sr. of the Jason area, Tuesday afternoon, for the sell of heroin and meth.
Neuse Regional Library receives two grants from the State Library of North Carolina
The State Library of North Carolina announced the 2023-2024 Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant awardees today. Neuse Regional Library was awarded two grants.
Lenoir Community College opens Floyd Health Sciences Center
Lenoir Community College (LCC) celebrated a momentous occasion as it officially opened the doors to its new Floyd Health Sciences Center. The event was attended by a large crowd, including students, faculty, staff, and community members, all excited to witness the realization of this long-awaited vision. The center was made possible through the support of the LCC Foundation Board of Directors, and many other partners representing a significant milestone for the college and the local healthcare community.
Danny Rice: Get in the way
When you reach the age of full retirement, you have a lot of time for retrospection and introspection. Heavy on my heart recently has been the current status and future of our special community.
LCLA graduates praised for making right choices
Graduating seniors at Lenoir County Learning Academy were reminded that the diplomas they received during Tuesday’s commencement ceremony were emblematic of the right choices they had made in recent years.
Snow Hill Police and Greene County Sheriff's Office unite against drug trade
Officer L. Perry conducted a traffic stop on US 258 bypass in Snow Hill. Officer Perry was assisted by Greene County Sheriff’s Office narcotics units after the initial stop was made. GCSO's K9 "Sasha" alerted on the vehicle and a thorough search was conducted of the vehicle.
Increased funding for education and emergency services in Greene County's budget
Snow Hill - County Manager Kyle J. DeHaven presented the Greene County Commissioners with the proposed 2024 budget for review and consideration. After a public hearing, the commissioners voted four to one in a recommendation of the proposed budget, with Commissioner Derek Burress as the dissenting opinion. The budget outlines several key highlights aimed at addressing various county needs and initiatives. To ensure a balanced budget, the proposed tax rate of $.786 per $100 valuation will remain the same. Additionally, an EMS Tax of $.04 per $100 valuation is being introduced.
Grant-funded Initiative Equips Kinston Parks with Life-Saving AEDs
The Gate of Lenoir County used grant funds awarded to their organization for the betterment of the Kinston/Lenoir County Parks and Recreation departments by purchasing Automatic External Defibrillators (AED).
City of Kinston's proposed budget totals $117,888,927
The City of Kinston's proposed budget for the fiscal year 2023-2024 has been unveiled by City Manager Rhonda Barwick. The recommended budget, totaling $117,888,927, does not impose any increases on property tax rates, utility rates, or the use of fund balance. The budget also includes salary adjustments and additional positions in key departments. The City of Kinston anticipates voting on the proposed budget on Tuesday, June 20, 2023.
BBQ Chicken Fundraiser for the Ivey Walston Family
There will be a BBQ Chicken Fundraiser to benefit the Ivey Walston family on Friday, June 9, between 5:00 and 7:00, or until sold out. The event is located at Howell Swamp OFWB Church at 673 Speights bridge Road in Walstonburg.
Lenoir County prioritizes community impact in proposed budget plan
The 2023-2024 Lenoir County Budget was passed with no dissenting votes on Monday. According to the budget memo presented to the Lenoir County Commissioners, the budget reflects the county's commitment to progress and the efficient allocation of limited resources to positively impact the community. The County Tax Rate remains unchanged at $0.845 per $100 of valuation. However, the fire tax rates for Wyse Fork, Sandy Bottom, and Southwood Fire Service Districts increased $0.10 per $100 of valuation based on requests from volunteer fire departments.
Former Kinston Free Press Managing Editor Blasts KFP's Efforts for Kinston
Hurricanes are the most important stories you'll ever have in Kinston, not just because of their scope, but because people's lives are literally depending on the information you provide. By the time you decide in New Bern that maybe you ought to send a reporter up there, it will be too late.
Children's Village Academy 4th 9 Weeks
Congratulations to the following Children’s Village Academy students.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Fresh North Carolina peaches
According to Dr. Michael Parker, Extension Horticulture Specialist, with NC State University and NC Cooperative Extension, North Carolina harvests over 1,200 acres of peaches each year, resulting in nearly $7 million dollars in annual sales. Who knew?
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have passed away in Lenoir County:
Rolling Thunder Chapter NC 5 Rides into Kinston for Flag Day
Rolling Thunder®, Inc. Chapter NC 5 from neighboring Jacksonville will be rolling into the city of Kinston on Saturday, June 10th to commemorate Flag Day. Hosted by SALUTE-GI JOES, the members of Rolling Thunder® Chapter NC 5 will hold a flag raising ceremony at the “Walk of Honor Memorial” in Kinston’s Tiffany Park at 12 noon.