The 84th Annual Coastal Plains Junior Livestock Show and Sale is right around the corner and we want to invite everyone to join us on April 1st and 2nd at the Lenoir County Livestock Arena.
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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!
Charter School Review Board to decide fate of Children's Village Academy
Children's Village Academy faces a pivotal moment as the Charter School Review Board prepares to vote on March 11, 2024, on the renewal of its charter amidst allegations of financial mismanagement. The state Department of Public Instruction (DPI) has recommended against the renewal following a series of investigations that unveiled alleged inappropriate spending and conflicts of interest involving high-ranking officials connected to the school.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Is Rotisserie Chicken a Healthy Choice?
If you have a busy lifestyle and most of us do, you probably know the value of a rotisserie chicken. A rotisserie chicken gives you the home cooked vibes, without the home cooking! They are generally budget friendly ad super filling.
NWS: Strong frontal system bringing impacts through the weekend
A frontal system impacting our area this weekend is capable of bringing strong to marginally severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, strong wind gusts, and sound-side coastal flooding.
Woodington, South Lenoir earn 2024 Battle of the Books titles
If there was a thread running through Wednesday’s LCPS Middle School Battle of the Books and the LCPS High School Battle of the Books – in addition to the dozens of students who like to read and who can remember what they read – that thread was Woodington Middle School.
Super Tuesday Primary results for NC Council of State
The following are the results from the primary races on Tuesday. The 2024 general election is Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.
Super Tuesday Primary results for state and county judicial races
The following are the results from the primary races on Tuesday. The 2024 general election is Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.
UPDATE: Victim in Sunday night's shooting has died
Sunday night’s shooting incident started with a minor traffic accident in which the parties involved — Shy’mecca Epps and the 17-year-old juvenile and the victim (Amie Heath) and her boyfriend — agreed to settle between themselves and exchange money.
Greene Early College hosts successful blood drive event
Greene Early College hosted its first blood drive on Friday, March 1 from 11am-3pm. The event was hosted by GEC HOSA. Alisha Williams, Jensen Lockman, and Coty Starkey from The Blood Connection performed the drive. A total of 20 students and staff participated.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
LCC Business students participate in SGA canned food drive
Lenoir Community College students in Mrs. Kristy Grady's and Ms. Penni Bland's accounting and business courses donated canned goods for the campuswide Student Government Association Canned Food Drive to support Mary's Kitchen.
Sutton and Aiken top vote getters in Lenoir County Commissioner At-Large primary
Linda Rouse Sutton and Sammy C. Aiken were the top vote-getters in the Lenoir County Board of Commissioners At-Large - Democrat Primary race. Sutton and Aiken will face Keith King (Rep) in November for the two At-Large seats.
AP called the governor’s races for both parties: Lt. Governor Mark Robinson will face Attorney General Josh Stein in November.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Missing person: 16 year old Jakyra Bryant last seen on Saturday
The missing Person reported is Jakyra Bryant. She is 16 years old with black hair and brown eyes. Her height is 5'2” her her weight is 105. She was last seen: 03/02/2024 at 500 BLK E Washington Ave wearing black and white jacket with blue jeans and pink and white shoes. Possible location to be is on Dixon Street and/or George Avenue. Contact KPD at 252-939-3160 or Detective Greene at 252-939-3720 or 252-521-1842.
Lenoir County building permits
The following building permits were issued in Lenoir County:
Wins in regionals sending LCPS students to state science contests
Impressive results in regional competition have propelled 49 LCPS students on to the state Science Fair and the state Science Olympiad.
Double Trouble: Repeat DWI arrest for Kinston woman
Officers on A-Squad conducted a traffic stop with Aaliah Anderson (27, Kinston). During the traffic stop officers suspected Anderson was impaired. After an investigation was complete, Anderson was arrested for Driving While Impaired.
Spring into Wellness at the Pink Hill Public Library
Earlier this month, Groundhog Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow, meaning an early spring is on the way. As you come out of your winter slumber, the Etta Jones Turner Public Library (Pink Hill Public Library) is inviting patrons to start a wellness journey
Mike Parker: This Karate Madness focuses on competitive martial arts
For more than 20 years, the Little Union Academy of Martial Arts has brought a different type of March Madness to Kinston. From 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, Little Union will host the 19th Annual Karate Madness Open Championship Tournament in the Kinston High School gym here in Kinston.