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I am usually not a pageant guy, but on Saturday, Sept. 21, I found myself in the Lenoir County Performing Arts Center at Kinston High School to watch the competition for Distinguished Young Woman of Kinston and Distinguished Young Woman of Lenoir County.
Western North Carolina hospitals have faced challenges of all sorts since Hurricane Helene struck on September 26. Everything from an influx of sick and injured patients to a lack of electricity, phone service, connectivity, and even drinking water.
In recognition of World Homeless Day, a local homeless shelter in Lenoir and Greene Counties is inviting law enforcement and the community to visit their facility on October 10th from 3:00 to 7:00 PM.
Snow Hill Primary gives out a weekly award called "Terrific Kid" awards. Each teacher at SHP chooses a student who has been responsible, shows great character, or has reached a personal goal.
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Chad Jackson, a long-serving member of the Kinston Department of Fire and Rescue, has been named the new Fire Chief for the City of Kinston. Jackson, who began his career with the department in 2003, brings over two decades of experience to his new role.
RALEIGH – Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler today issued an urgent plea for donations of fencing supplies for livestock producers in Western North Carolina.
The Lenoir County Farmer’s Market update for October 4, 2024. The Farmer’s Market will be open on Tuesday and Saturday from 8:00 AM until 2:00 PM.
The 2024 Lenoir Hospital Foundation Superball Golf Tournament is fast approaching. It is set for Thursday, October 17th at the Kinston Country Club with a shotgun start at 12 noon.
KAYA, the craft beverage known for its Delta 9 THC infusion and mindful approach to refreshment, is thrilled to announce the launch of two new flavors: MEDITATE (Citrus-Peach) and ELEVATE (Strawberry-Lemon). These exciting additions, designed to provide consumers with an elevated yet relaxed experience, continue KAYA’s commitment to offering an alternative to alcohol that aligns with health-conscious, mindful living.
On Tuesday, January 8th, 1985, members of the Kinston Police Department responded to the residence of Ms. Hokie Shepherd, 61, which was located at 1100 E. Caswell St. Kinston.
Jumpstart your future at Lenoir Community College! LCC is hosting Jumpstart events throughout the fall to help students who are starting or returning to school get started on their educational journey.
Lenoir County recently received the second-highest grant in the state of North Carolina for its EMS powered cot systems through an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG).
A direct message from Lenoir County Sheriff Jackie Rogers, who is in Madison County with four members of the LCSO: I wanted to give an update of our Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office assistance to Madison County.
Spirit AeroSystems recently donated $10,000 to Lenoir/Greene United Way. The donation is part of their annual investment in local community organizations through their Good Neighbor Fund. The funds given to Lenoir/Greene United Way will be distributed to their 17 area nonprofit partner organizations.
Typically, when you stop into the Community Council for the Arts, you’re greeted with a quiet space filled with beautiful artwork. This week, the gallery was filled with a different type of art as well. 5th grade students from Banks Elementary and a few students from E.B. Frink Middle School got to perform at the Arts council as part of the Traditional Arts Programs for Students grant.
JONES COUNTY — Sheriff Matthew Wineman and three other members of the Jones County Sheriff’s Office are heading to Old Fort in McDowell County to aid in Hurricane Helene relief efforts.
A Kinston man was arrested in Cary Monday for an armed robbery of a man in Grifton on Saturday.
Lenoir County Commissioner Eric Rouse will be flying his private plane from Kinston to Asheville Wednesday morning with essential supplies as part of the Operation Airdrop-Hurricane Helene relief effort.
Lenoir Community College (LCC) is thrilled to partner with Appalachian State University (ASU) on a new transfer initiative aimed at making the transfer process easy for LCC students who plan to attend ASU upon graduation.
