During the months of May and June of 2023 we worked hard and played harder for our Small Business Kickball Tournament. It was great to see our community of businesses out on the field with all their loved ones watching.
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Perry Report: Veto overrides, state budget update, & more
Many of you have seen me use the term "Long Session," this year. In North Carolina, our state legislature operates on a two-year period known as a "biennium," with Long Session taking place on the odd numbered years and Short Session for the even numbered years.
Meet the big kid ensemble of Matilda The Musical
Mark your calendars for Matilda The Musical at Lenoir Community College this weekend. The Roald Dahl musical centers on Matilda Wormwood, a young girl who is gifted with psychokinetic powers. She overcomes many obstacles driven by her uncaring family and heinous headmistress, Ms. Trunchbull.
Jones Senior FFA members experience success at 94th NC FFA State FFA Convention
34 Jones Senior FFA members recently participated in the 94th North Carolina State FFA Convention, held June 27-29, 2023 at the Raleigh Convention Center. Jones Senior FFA members, under the leadership of Mr. Chris Hicks and Mrs. Mary Murphy, brought home numerous accolades that represent a stellar year of performance.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Top Tips for Healthy Grilling
Grilling out has always been a fun and flavorful way to cook, no matter the season, but especially during the summer when the days are long and there is outside fun to be had!!
Kinston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Welcomes 34 New Members
Kinston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Inc. welcomes 34 new members. The new members were inducted April 29, 2023 in a ritualistic ceremony followed by a sisterhood luncheon.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Lenoir County Farmer's Market update July 7, 2023
Lenoir County Farmer’s Market update for Saturday, July 7, 2023. The Market is open between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm on Tuesday and Saturday.
Matilda The Musical Comes Alive at LCC
Lenoir Community College will bring Matilda The Musical to life on the Turner Stage. Matilda The Musical is based around a 5-year-old Matilda Wormwood, an intelligent little girl with the gift of telekinesis determined to overcome her hardships.
UNC Health Lenoir recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality heart failure care
UNC Health Lenoir is Nationally Recognized for its Commitment to Providing High-Quality Heart Failure Care
Xi Beta Upsilon Sorority travel to New Bern for the historic homes tour
Xi Beta Upsilon Sorority sisters traveled to New Bern for the historic homes tour, to Charleston to enjoy the architecture and fine food, to Wilmington to tour Thalian Hall and to see Riverdance, and to relax at Cape Lookout National Seashore
LCC to Debut Matilda the Musical
Matilda The Musical will be debuting on the Turner Stage at Lenoir Community College July 14-16 and 21-23. The Roald Dahl musical centers on Matilda Wormwood, a young girl who enjoys reading books and has psychokinetic powers. She overcomes many obstacles driven by her uncaring family and heinous headmistress.
County Commissioners seek Lenoir volunteers for community advisory board
Have you ever considered volunteering your time to helping those living in nursing homes or adult homes in Lenoir County? Here is your opportunity!
Lenoir County welcomes new citizens in patriotic Fourth of July event
The Lenoir County Historical Association (LCHA) successfully hosted a Naturalization Ceremony on the Fourth of July at the historic Harmony Hall. The event, which began at 10 am, commemorated the induction of new citizens into the United States of America.
Municipal Election filing starts Friday at noon
For the upcoming 2023 Municipal Election in Greene County and Lenoir County, filing opens on Friday, July 7, 2023, and ends at noon Friday, July 21, 2023, Election Day is scheduled for Tuesday, November 7, 2023. The seats currently held by the following elected officials will be on the ballot this coming fall.
A preschool-aged child has died and a Kinston man is in jail
Just before 7 a.m. on July 3rd, Lenoir County EMS personnel were dispatched to a medical call at a residence on the 700 block of Garland Avenue in Kinston. Sandy Bottom Volunteer Fire Department and Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office officials also responded to the call.
"Arrests Made in connection with shooting of EMS Paramedic
On 05/28/2023 Officers with the Kinston Police Department responded to the area of Jack Rountree regarding an EMS paramedic that had been shot. The paramedic was taken to Vidant Medical Center via ground unit and escorted by KPD and LCSO.
$500,000 available for eastern NC nonprofits through the North Carolina Community Foundation
Eastern North Carolina nonprofits supporting education, health and human services can apply for competitive grants from the Louise Oriole Burevitch Endowment beginning June 30.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Super Sweet Corn
I was super excited to see fresh sweet corn appear at the Farmers Market this week, sweet corn is certainly one of the highlights of summer.
Lenoir County restaurant ratings
The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department: