The inmate that passed away in the Lenoir County Jail on Saturday is Stephanie Osowski, 40, of Millsboro, Delaware.
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It's confirmed; Biscuitville is coming to Kinston
Perry Management confirmed the following on their Facebook page: We are excited to announce Biscuitville is coming to the corner of Plaza Blvd and N Herritage St in Kinston, NC!
Snow Hill Primary Terrific Kid awards
Snow Hill Primary gives out a weekly award called "Terrific Kid" awards. Each teacher at SHP chooses a student who has been responsible, shows great character, or has reached a personal goal. On Fridays, these students are presented with an award and are congratulated for their hard work. Below are Snow Hill Primary's last Terrific Kid Awards!
Mike Parker: Medicare scammers are at it again
If you are like me, you have probably had at least a couple of calls since the first of the year about your need to obtain a new Medicare card. The person who called me identified himself as “John.” He was calling to verify my information so he could authorize me to receive a new Medicare card.
Chris Humphrey: The Hwy 58 Connector January Updates
I hope you and your family are enjoying the new year. We are thankful for the people of Lenoir, Jones, and Greene counties for their continued support, and we're appreciative of you taking the time to read our latest newsletter.
Lenoir County precinct location change
The Lenoir County Board of Elections has announced an immediate change in the voting location for the Kinston 4 voting precinct. The previous location at Tanglewood Church of God is being replaced by the Kinston Church of Christ, located at 1901 Sunset Ave, Kinston, NC 28504. Voters will cast their ballots in the fellowship hall of the new venue.
Veteran's United buys two books for every Jones Senior High School student
Veteran’s United has made it possible for every single student at Jones Senior High School (JSHS) to take home two books for free. There are 522 students that attend JSHS. The value of this donation of 1,044 books could range from $6,000-$20,000.
Rep. Greg Murphy M.D.: January updates from Eastern North Carolina and Washington, D.C.
Thank you for taking the time to read my most recent updates from Eastern North Carolina and Washington, D.C. As always, it remains a true honor and a privilege to represent you in Congress! If this email was forwarded to you, you can subscribe to my e-newsletter.
The NCDOR Opens 2024 Business Income Tax Season
The North Carolina Department of Revenue is now accepting 2023 income tax returns for Corporate Income and Franchise, Partnership, and Estates and Trusts.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Get Your Superpower Like Popeye, Eat Your Spinach
Interesting Fact, when Popeye the Sailor Man cartoons touted spinach as giving him a superpower to save Olive Oyl from danger, American spinach consumption increased by over a third.
Greene County Sheriff's Office seeks public assistance in felony larceny case
The Greene County Sheriff's Office is asking for the Public's Assistance in identifying these individuals in reference to a felony larceny case.
Letter to the Editor: Hometown press doesn’t take duty lightly
Lee Raynor, the storied former editor of The Free Press, could be, let’s just say, taxing to work for. Admittedly sometimes, I was also a challenge, and we didn’t always see eye to eye. Or eye to toe. Or eye to “hey, I think she’s in the back room.”
Snow Hill Post Office Ranks Second in NC for Cancer Fundraiser
Snow Hill post office joined the fight against breast cancer in the U. S. Post Office Breast Cancer Awareness initiative during October 2023. The results were phenomenal for the Snow Hill Office. Competing with all the post offices in North Carolina, the office finished second in the state, behind New Bern which placed first
Kinston Council to form commission for Grainger Stadium's future
In April, the City of Kinston announced the formation of an advisory board, The Historic Grainger Stadium Commission, aimed at preserving and promoting the city’s iconic baseball stadium. The Council at the most recent meeting considered the appointment of several notable local figures to the commission.
Kinston’s flyExclusive rings New York Stock Exchange’s opening bell
At 9:30 this morning, Jim Segrave, the founder and CEO of flyExclusive, and members of the private aviation company rang the Opening Bell at the New York Stock Exchange.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Greene County Middle School's 2nd Quarter Honor Roll and Principals List
Congratulations to the following Greene County Middle School students:
Special meeting decides new member for Lenoir County Board of Education
The Lenoir County Board of Education convened a special meeting on January 16, 2024, primarily to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of board member Keith King on December 5, 2023.
Downtown Kinston Revitalization chair nominates eight to replace vacant seats
At a meeting on Wednesday, the remaining Downtown Kinston Revitalization board members met for a special meeting in response to the abrupt resignation of six board members. Per DKR’s bylaws, the board chair, Mike Chastain, has the ability to nominate replacements in order for the board to reach the minimum requirement of 11.
Introducing Shawn Condon: La Grange's New Town Manager
Shawn Condon, the newly appointed Town Manager of La Grange, brings a wealth of experience in both public and private sectors, is poised to lead the growing community into a future of sustainable development and prosperity.