Summer camp at Lenoir Community is back after a short hiatus and the two-week career experience with give participants a chance to “explore Lenoir” for two entire weeks - June 10 through 13 and June 17 through 20 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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2024 Internship: Learn Media Skills with Magic Mile Media
Magic Mile Media, Inc. and its local news division, Neuse News, are now accepting applications for their 2024 Summer Internship Program, aimed at individuals eager to develop skills in various media and marketing disciplines including photography, videography, and social media management.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
La grange, Kinston students among those inducted in Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
The following people recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.
Geneva Benson of LaGrange at North Carolina State University.
Fernando Escabi-Mendez of Kinston at Campbell University.
Nashmy Jimenez Valente of Kinston at East Carolina University.
Habitit for Humanity to hold first Women Build in Lenoir County
We are hosting the 1st Lenoir County Women Build on March 22-23. Women Build brings women of all walks of life together to build stronger safer communities.
Lenoir County SPCA cuts ribbon on new facility
Lenoir County's new SPCA facility celebrated its ribbon-cutting and grand opening at 3200 Hwy 258 North in Kinston on Monday. Thanks to a $1.7 million investment from USDA Rural Development and generous donations from the community, the facility boasts administrative offices, animal relinquishing and adoption areas, a laundry room, and an outdoor play space.
Sheriff Rogers graduates from Sheriffs' Leadership Institute
“As a newly-elected sheriff, I have been grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with and be mentored by experienced sheriffs and learn from experts in the field during each week of the Institute,” Sheriff Rogers said. “I look forward to applying the knowledge I gained as I work every day to keep our community safe.”
Scholarship donors invited for North Lenoir High's 2024 graduates
The Awards Day ceremony for the North Lenoir High School Class of 2024 will be held on Thursday, May 23, at 9 a.m. in the school's auditorium
North Carolina's January Employment Figures Released
The state’s seasonally adjusted January 2024 unemployment rate was 3.5 percent, decreasing 0.1 of a percentage point from December’s revised rate. The national rate remained unchanged at 3.7 percent.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have passed away in Lenoir County:
Seven Springs mobile home catches fire, no injuries reported
SEVEN SPRINGS - Shortly after 3 p.m., today, Lenoir County 911 received a call reporting a home on fire on Tony’s Lane in Seven Springs. Firefighters from Deep Run, Sandy Bottom and Albertson fire departments responded and found heavy smoke and flames visible from a double-wide mobile home.
A top merit scholarship to NC A&T awarded Kinston’s Javiar Grady
Javiar will enter the College of Education with aspirations of becoming an elementary school teacher. “I’ve always wanted to impact the lives of others,” he said. “It’s best to make that impact at a young age. I’m a firm believer in the Scripture, ‘Train up a child the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.’ If you teach them while they’re young, your hope is that they grow up and will never forget that teaching.”
Kinston Department of Fire and Rescue Responds to a structure fire
On Sunday March 17 2024 at approximately 12:22pm City of Kinston Department of Fire & Rescue was dispatched to a structure fire at 2307 Carey Road. All companies responded to above address. Battalion 1 arrived on scene to a working fire from single story wood frame residential home with 50% involvement and established command .
Neuse Regional Library hosts three-day book sale event
The Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library will hold a three-day book sale beginning on Wednesday, March 20 at 9:00 a.m. The event by Neuse Regional Library located at 510 N Queen St, Kinston, NC, United States, North Carolina 28501.
Mike Parker: Battlefield weekend brought dozens to study our history
When a variety of local history buffs began planning “Evenings on the Battlefield,” they wondered just how many people would pay the $150 fee to spend two days touring the Wyse Fork battlefield, visiting the CSS Neuse Museum, and learning the local history of this area.
Pink Hill hosts 7th annual family-friendly EggStravaganza Festival
Pink Hill is gearing up for its 7th annual EggStravaganza, a family-friendly Easter event that promises a day filled with fun, laughter, and community spirit. This year, the EggStravaganza, scheduled for March 23rd from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 201 Jones Avenue, Pink Hill, is set to be a full-fledged festival, building on the success of previous years.
LCC graduates overcome obstacles to achieve their dreams
In a testament to the power of working hard despite all odds, Kinston residents Ronana Williams and Lanita Loftin have both achieved success at Lenoir Community College. These coworkers' stories share common threads of ambition and dedication to succeed.
USDA Rural Development participating in Lenoir County SPCA ribbon cutting
Members of the North Carolina Rural Development Team will participate in a ribbon cutting at the new Lenoir County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals facility on March 18 at 11 a.m.
Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D.: March updates from eastern NC 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.
Jones County's young talent shines in conservation art contest
Every year, the Soil & Water Conservation Districts host a series of contests aimed at nurturing environmental awareness among the youth, including Poster, Essay, Speech, and PowerPoint competitions. In Jones County, the Poster Contest stands out for its popularity, particularly among 3rd to 5th grader