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The tantalizing aroma of smoked meats filled the air as barbecue enthusiasts and competitors gathered for the 43rd annual BBQ Fest on the Neuse. Amidst the smoke and sizzle, champions emerged from both the backyard and professional divisions, showcasing their culinary prowess in a heated competition.
Mayor Dontario Hardy of Kinston bestowed the keys to the city upon several distinguished individuals during the 2024 BBQ Fest on the Neuse in downtown Kinston.
Piggly Wiggly Fresh Buy is a Master sponsor of this year’s annual Lenoir Community College Foundation Golf Classic on Thursday, May 16, at the Kinston Country Club. This event has raised over $600,000 toward student scholarships at LCC since its inception, and Piggly Wiggly Fresh Buy has been a consistent supporter for the past several years. Over 130 golfers played in the tournament last year, and the Foundation is expecting an even better attendance this year.
Celebrate the 150th running of the legendary Kentucky Derby at home with your own “Run for the Roses” themed party! The Kentucky Derby makes for the greatest of all theme parties, from the invitation, to the hats, and the julips and red roses to the menu. Here are some recipes for serving traditional Derby snacks!
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
UNC Health Lenoir’s Bariatric Surgery Center has been re-accredited for another 3 years as a Comprehensive Center by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP®), a joint Quality Program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS).
Lenoir Community College Associate Degree Nursing student Alysha Collins of Pollocksville (center) was presented the Daisy Award for extraordinary nursing students by Christina Miller, Vice President of Patient Care Services, Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) at ECU Health Duplin (far right).
Updates from Economic Development Region - Greene, Lenoir, Wayne Counties and the Global TransPark.
Residents of Kinston may soon have a new spot to satisfy their sweet cravings as plans for a Dunkin' Donuts/Baskin Robbins combo establishment have surfaced. The proposed location, according to information available on the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services website, is set for 1005 West New Bern Road, commonly known as Skinner’s Bypass.
Former Lenoir Community College Jones County Barber School student Michael O’Neil Brooks is making his mark in Jacksonville at local barber shop, Fade Factor. Brooks has thrived in the business of helping others look and feel like the best version of themselves.
Snow HIll - On Friday, April 25, 2024, Greene County hosted the annual Special Olympics at the Athletic Complex of Greene Central High School. This year Greene County hosted 74 Athletes and 22 Young Athletes. The event has been held for over 30 years and each year the success of the athletes are celebrated by a multitude of people.
With the annual BBQ Fest of the Neuse just around the corner, anticipation and excitement are at an all-time high as organizers prepare for what promises to be the biggest festival yet.
It is with profound sadness the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office announces the passing of retired canine “Jury.”
In a pivotal decision this afternoon, the City Council of Kinston voted to approve the ordinance establishing a Downtown Kinston Social District. The special meeting convened at 3:00 p.m. to deliberate on this long-anticipated move.
Massey Toyota is once again the Hole-In-One sponsor of this year’s Lenoir Community College Foundation Golf Classic on Thursday, May 16, at the Kinston Country Club. Massey Toyota will be at the tournament offering each golfer a chance to drive home a brand-new car.
Thanks to assistance from residents of Lenoir County, two people have been arrested for the April 20 breaking and entering of Hugo Auto Sales.
Snow HIll – Greene County Schools hosted the 9th Annual STEM Expo on Thursday, April 25. This year the Expo was a multi-site experience with STEM students from Greene Central, GCMS, and GEC leading stations and sharing their creations. Students from West Greene, Snow Hill Primary, and Greene County Intermediate got a first-hand experience of what STEM looks and feels like later in their school career.
A man who was previously charged with three felony child abuse charges has had one of the charges upgraded to first degree murder.
A four-vehicle accident slowed traffic this afternoon on a major Lenoir County roadway and sent one patient to ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville via EastCare.
