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After 52 years of serving the community, Men's Den/Sutton's Shoes at 7943 Hwy 70 West in La Grange bids farewell as owner Darrell Sutton announces its closure. In a message on Facebook, Sutton shared his decision to close the beloved establishment while semi-retiring to manage his storage unit business.
Arendell Parrot Academy (APA) in Kinston was abuzz with excitement last Friday, May 10, 2024, as it hosted a series of unique workshops conducted by visiting professors from the prestigious Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD). This unprecedented event brought a touch of Savannah's renowned art scene directly to the APA campus, providing middle and high school students with an exceptional opportunity to engage with leading figures in the arts and design industry.
There will be a 2nd Republican Primary Election on Tuesday, May 14th, for the Lt. Governor and the State Auditor positions. Under state law, a second-place candidate in a primary may request a second primary if no candidate receives more than 30% of the votes cast in that contest
On Sunday, May 13, 2001, the La Grange Police Department was contacted by Cosandra Best concerning her missing 16-year-old daughter, Timeka Pridgen. Pridgen was last seen at her home — 201 South Street in La Grange — on Saturday, May 12, 2001 at around 10:40 p.m.
A 20-year-old Grifton man was arrested by Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office deputies Saturday on attempted murder and drug charges after he allegedly shot at family members and neighbors.
Saturday, May 4th, was a special day for my family. At 11 a.m., granddaughter Haley received her Bachelor’s degree in Archeology from East Carolina. Haley graduated “Summa Cum Laude” – “with highest honors.” Her granddad – me – received my undergraduate degree “Thank you, Lawdee.”
Lenoir Community College Student Government Association President Savannah Boseman of Kinston has been recognized as LCC’s recipient of the Governor Robert Scott Leadership Award.
Food Lion is proud to announce more than 350 associates are celebrating more than 30 years of service this year. Among them are 14 long-term associates from stores in the Greenville/New Bern/Washington, NC area.
Registration Ongoing for Day Camps, Swimming Lessons, Swim Teams, Tennis Clinics, Summer Baseball & Volleyball, and KCC Specialty Camps!
Have you ever had someone tell you, “You can’t do that, or you’re not going to make it”? I still remember my first-grade teacher saying to me, “You can’t do that.” The words we speak have lasting effects. They can build a person up or they can quickly tear them down.
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Lenoir Community College Health Sciences Department recently held its Class of 2024 Pinning Ceremony for Electroneurodiagnostic Technology, Medical Assisting, Polysomnography, Radiography, Surgical Technology, and Associate Degree Nursing graduates.
A Deep Run man was arrested in Pink Hill Thursday for trafficking methamphetamine.
On May 10, 2024, at approximately 11:00 PM, members of the Kinston Police Department were patrolling the area of Jack Rountree Housing Complex when officers encountered a group of individuals loitering in the area.
It was a night of tears and cheers as nearly 200 graduates walked across the stage at Lenoir Community College to receive degrees, diplomas, and certificates in the College’s 62nd Annual Commencement in the Student Center.
Lenoir Community College student Shanice Williams of Kinston has been named LCC’s Dallas Herring Award recipient for 2024. She is one of the Great 58 in the North Carolina Community College System.
The Lenoir County Farmer’s Market is located at 100 North Heritage Street. The market is open on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm.
A district administrator who put his head to work to make Lenoir County Public Schools a leader in digital learning and technology and an executive assistant who puts her heart into celebrating and supporting fellow employees have won the top two annual awards presented by LCPS chapter of the N.C. Association of Educational Office Professionals.
Brighton Berthrong of King has been selected Lenoir Community College’s Academic Excellence Award recipient for 2024. He is recognized as one of the Great 58 in the North Carolina Community College System.
The Class of 2024 at Lenoir County Early College High School inaugurated graduation season for Lenoir County Public Schools on Wednesday night by awarding diplomas to 43 seniors, 35 of whom went on the next night to receive degrees from Lenoir Community College.
