The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
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Dedication Ceremony for the Jones County Charters of Freedom Set for September 23rd at 1:00pm
TRENTON – The Declaration of Independence, United States Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Civil Rights Amendments are coming to Jones County thanks to the combined efforts of the County, working with Foundation Forward, Inc. of Burke County, NC. These founding documents, known as The Charters of Freedom, are being permanently installed at the Jones County Civic Center, located at 832 NC Hwy 58 South, Trenton, NC 28585.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Itamar Tejada celebrated as ‘24-’25 LEAP Fellowship Recipient
Itamar Tejada, a 12th grade student at Lenoir County Early College High School, got quite the surprise when members of the district’s senior leadership team showed up Wednesday morning with balloons and an award with her name on it.
VFW Post 2771 Announces Patriot's Pen & Voice of Democracy Scholarship Contests
The VFW is dedicated to promoting patriotism and investing in our future generation. If you are a democracy-loving high school student interested in a $35,000 college scholarship or a patriotic middle school student interested in winning $5,000, these scholarships may be for you.
LCC receives donation from Caswell Center Foundation for scholarships
The Caswell Center Foundation recently presented a $60,000 check to the Lenoir Community College Foundation Scholarship Program to assist students interested in pursuing a degree in developmental disabilities and health-related fields.
Greene County 4-H shooting sports team members qualify for state
The Greene County 4-H shooting sports team traveled to the Eastern 4-H Center in Columbia, NC, to compete in the Eastern Regional Shooting Sports Tournament on Saturday, August 24. Fourteen of the team members qualified for the 4-H State Tournament on Saturday, September 14, at the Millstone 4-H Center and will compete against other youth from around the state.
Rep. Greg Murphy, M.d.: Updates from eastern North Carolina 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 here.
Lenoir County Secures $448K Grant for Lifesaving EMS Equipment, Second-Highest in NC
Lenoir County has received the second-largest grant in North Carolina through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program, securing $448,465 to upgrade its EMS fleet with state-of-the-art powered cot systems. The advanced equipment, designed to improve safety and response times, is part of a nationwide effort to enhance emergency services, with only one other NC county receiving more funding.
Mary Alphin reflects on her role as Lenoir County Clerk of Superior Court
Mary Alphin, the Lenoir County Clerk of Superior Court, has dedicated over 15 years to the Clerk's office, a career rooted in a strong sense of duty and passion for serving the public. Alphin assumed her current role after the retirement of former Clerk Dawn Stroud, who believed Alphin was the most qualified candidate to succeed her.
2024 General Election voter dates and deadlines
Voter dates and deadlines for the 2024 general election in North Carolina:
Kinston/Lenoir County Parks & Recreation announces the 2024 USTA NC Tri-Level State Tennis Championships
Kinston/Lenoir County Parks & Recreation, in conjunction with VisitKinston, is pleased to announce the 2024 USTA NC Tri-Level State Tennis Championships, arriving in Lenoir and Greene counties on September 19-22, 2024. These championships will bring over 500 adult tennis players to our counties and surrounding areas over the course of four days.
North Carolina's July county and area employment figures released
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 83 of North Carolina’s counties in July 2024, decreased in three, and remained unchanged in 14.
Lenoir County land tranfers
The following land transfers were fied with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Public Notice: REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) Gymnasium Bleachers Moss Hill Elementary School
Lenoir County Public Schools is seeking proposals for the installation of new gymnasium bleachers at the Moss Hill Elementary School Gymnasium located at 6040 Hwy. 55 West, Kinston, NC 28504. We invite interested vendors to submit a proposal for the specified services outlined in this Request for Proposal (RFQ).
Public Notice: REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) Gymnasium Bleachers La Grange Elementary School
Lenoir County Public Schools is seeking proposals for the installation of new gymnasium bleachers at the La Grange Elementary School Gymnasium located at 402 West Railroad Street, La Grange, NC 28551. We invite interested vendors to submit a proposal for the specified services outlined in this Request for Proposal (RFQ).
Public Notice: REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) Gymnasium Bleachers Rochelle Middle School
Lenoir County Public Schools is seeking proposals for the installation of new gymnasium bleachers at the Rochelle Middle School Gymnasium located at 301 North Rochelle Blvd., Kinston, NC 28501. We invite interested vendors to submit a proposal for the specified services outlined in this Request for Proposal (RFQ).
Public Notice: REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) Gymnasium Bleachers Southwood Elementary School
Lenoir County Public Schools is seeking proposals for the installation of new gymnasium bleachers at the Southwood Elementary School Gymnasium located at 1245 Hwy. 58 South, Kinston, NC 28504. We invite interested vendors to submit a proposal for the specified services outlined in this Request for Proposal (RFQ).
Beyond the badge: A police captain’s strategic shift to business at LCC
Stephen D. Faircloth of Beulaville has devoted much of his time to law enforcement, and now he has chosen to plan for his future with the help of Lenoir Community College’s online curriculum.
Lenoir County births
The following births were reported in Lenoir County: