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Save the date: Downtown Kinston to host July 4th music and fireworks in Pearson Park
Downtown Kinston will come alive this July 4th with an evening full of music and fireworks, as Downtown Kinston Revitalization hosts its annual concert at Pearson Park. The event, sponsored by local businesses including Bojangles, Walter Poole Realty, Kinston Realty Group, and Neuse News, is set to run from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm, culminating in a vibrant fireworks display.
LCC Graphics Students Receive PICA-Weese Scholarship
Graphics students David Sanchez-Ortiz of Mount Olive and Carlie Williams of La Grange were recent recipients of the PICA-Weese scholarship provided by the Printing Industry of the Carolinas (PICA) Foundation.
North Lenoir senior attracts $800,000 in scholarship offers
Having amassed more than $800,000 in scholarship offers, North Lenoir High School senior Ahmad Zayyad has some deciding to do.
LCPS teacher-student team state’s delegates to Continental Congress
A middle school teacher and a high school student from Lenoir County Public Schools are teaming up to represent the state of North Carolina in a months-long learning opportunity that draws attention to the 250th anniversary of the First Continental Congress in Philadelphia in 1774.
Kinston's Xi Beta Upsilon supports troops with hygiene care
Beta Sigma Phi Chapter, Xi Beta Upsilon of Kinston recently collected hygiene items for our returning military members. The Rack Packs contain, soap, washcloth, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, chapstick, shaving cream, sunscreen, shampoo, wipes and a snack.
Celebrate Black History Month with the Smart Kinston Foundation's celebration
The Smart Kinston Foundation is excited to announce a special Black History Month celebration at the Smart Gallery at 210 N. Queen Street on February 24, 2024, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. This unique event will feature the works of four prominent Smart Kinston Artists, including Maximillian Mozingo, Jamil Burton, Maner Nobles, and Davida Rawls, offering a vibrant exploration of African American art and culture.
Mike Parker: Fields of Honor Foundation seeking a photo of Lenoir County WWII soldier
Many of you may remember the PBS special titled “Thank You, Eddie Hart.” The special recounted the story of how a Dutch family adopted the grave of Pfc. Eddie Hart, who died in battle during World War II. His niece lives right here in Lenoir County. Her name is Debbie Hollomon.
La Grange Student Selected as 1 of 14 "Delegates" for First-Ever History Program
National History Day® (NHD) is proud to announce its role in planning and hosting the first-ever Young People's Continental Congress (YPCC). NHD has collaborated with Carpenters’ Hall, the home of the nation’s First Continental Congress in 1774, to produce a one-of-a-kind program for high school students from around the country, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the First Continental Congress.
Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D.: February updates from eastern NC and Washington, D.C.
Over the last two weeks, Congress engaged in a number of critical issues facing the nation: the raging crisis at our southern border, geopolitical challenges in Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan, and rapidly approaching government funding deadlines.
Cooper announces grant to InfinityLink Communications for HQ relocation to Lenoir County
Governor Roy Cooper announced today that InfinityLink Communications, a Wired Telecommunications Carrier, has been awarded a grant from the State's Building Reuse Program. Earlier in the day, the North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) granted Lenoir County's request for $450,000 to support relocating InfinityLink Communications' headquarters to a facility within the Highway 70 West Industrial Park.
Jaylen Clark named to President's List at Coastal Carolina University
More than 1,300 students were named to the President's List at Coastal Carolina University for the Fall 2023 semester, including Jaylen Clark, from La Grange, NC (28551). Students who made the President's List have achieved a 4.0 grade point average during the semester.
GEC students embrace cultural heritage through Black History Month events
Greene Early College has embraced the observance of Black History Month throughout February with activities for the students. Established nationally in 1976, President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month, calling upon the public to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.”
State Funds Available for Bicycle, Pedestrian and Facilities Projects
RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Transportation is accepting applications for the 2024 Multimodal Planning Grant Program, which provides state planning funds for identifying bike and walking paths and transit connections.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Yes, veggies do contain proteins
Eating your vegetables can actually help you build muscle. While best known for their vitamins, fiber, antioxidants and minerals, every gram of protein counts. It is always good to mix and match higher protein vegetables with other great sources of protein such as eggs, fish, seeds, nuts or poultry.
UNC Health Lenoir is taking the mystery out of expanded Medicaid
As a community partner, UNC Health Lenoir strives to ensure that each and every citizen of Lenoir County has access to the medical care they need. Medicaid has expanded and is now available to more people than ever before. Many people were not able to access coverage in the past because their employer did not provide coverage, or they could not afford the monthly premium.
Joe Nichols to Headline BBQ Fest on the Neuse 2024
In an electrifying announcement that has set the stage for an unforgettable musical experience, WRNS and the BBQ Fest on the Neuse have declared that Country Superstar Joe Nichols will be headlining this year's festival, slated for May 3-4, 2024, in downtown Kinston.
Army National Guard member Kayla So takes on gunsmithing at LCC
Kayla So of Hubert is a 23-year-old first-generation Korean-American, a member of the United States Army National Guard, a veterinary assistant, and a student. This already accomplished young woman shows no signs of stopping her educational career any time soon.
Kinston NAACP invites all to explore local Black History
The Kinston Lenoir County NAACP will be Hosting its Second Local Black History Tour right here in the City of Kinston, NC on February 17, 2024. Everyone is Welcome. Let's Celebrate Black History together! There is so much undocumented Black History right here in Kinston, and if We as a Community don't share this History, it will eventually fade away!
Kinston Police Department warns of surge in stolen checks
Over the past several months, members of the Kinston Police Department have noticed a significant increase in the number of checks stolen after being mailed to various businesses located in Kinston.