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I had a productive couple of weeks in both the district and Washington. During our District Work Period, I ventured across the district visiting farms and businesses, and out on the water inspecting the dredging project at Harkers Island. Meeting with constituents and community stakeholders who contribute so much to the vibrance of beautiful Eastern North Carolina is such a pleasure.
There will be daily chances for shower and thunderstorm activity today through Friday. A few of these storms have the potential to become severe with the greatest risk for severe weather being on Thursday.
The United States Armed Forces now have more than 140 new officers. Dawton King of La Grange, NC is one of the members of the Class of 2024 who accepted a commission into the United States Armed Forces.
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
There will be daily chances for shower and thunderstorm activity from today through Thursday. A few these storms have the potential to become severe with the greatest risk for seeing severe weather occurring on Thursday.
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
RALEIGH, N.C. – A Kinston man was sentenced today to 720 months in prison after shooting a Lenoir County Sheriff’s Deputy and leading law enforcement on a multi-day man hunt before shooting a neighbor and being apprehended with a loaded semi-automatic weapon with the safety set to fire. On October 16, 2023, Robert Lee Strother pled guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, carjacking, and discharging a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence
Two state grants valued together at $28,000 will enrich the summer learning experience for LCPS middle school and high school students.
A section of a Kinston road is scheduled to be closed to traffic for maintenance work ahead of it being resurfaced.
In 2007, the North Carolina Department of Transportation began a program called the “Bicycle Helmet Initiative.” The primary goal of the Bicycle Helmet Initiative is to reduce child and youth bicycle fatalities and serious injuries, including head trauma.
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Lenoir Community College will hold its 62nd commencement at 7 p.m. May 9 in the Student Center with Paul Sugg, president of EastPoint Prosthetics & Orthotics, Inc. headquartered in Kinston as the guest speaker. Admission to the ceremony is by ticket only as seating is limited. More than 350 graduates are eligible to receive degrees.
At the 43rd Annual BBQ Fest on the Neuse, amidst the savory aroma of smoked meats and the lively atmosphere of festivities, the BBQ Fest on the Neuse team took a moment to recognize a longstanding supporter and local philanthropist, Stephen Hill.
As the weather warms up, my thoughts drift to swimming in the summer. I grew up in Kinston, North Carolina but spent weekends and summers in Swansboro on the White Oak River in an old Air Stream trailer. Water safety was not optional.
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Bethel Christian Academy (BCA) has announced that they have achieved accreditation by the North Carolina Christian School Association (NCCSA) effective May 1, 2024, for a term of five years. According to the press release received, NCCSA School Accreditation provides a benchmark for Christian schools which measures standards, performance, integrity, and quality.
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., along with Reps. Michael Burgess (TX-26), Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), and Troy Nehls (TX-22) reintroduced legislation to permanently extend telehealth services for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Rural Health Clinics (RHCs).
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.
