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Challenges and risks awaited early eighteenth century settlers who arrived in the unsettled Bucklesberry Pocosin of then old Craven County. According to historian and author Dr. Lindley S. Butler, PhD, "The backcountry was the last area of the State to be settled and, consequently, the most volatile region of North Carolina society for many years."
UPDATE: Yesenia has been found and is safe. The Lenoir County Sheriff's Office would like to thank the Wayne County Sheriff's Office, the State Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for their assistance.
A man accused of breaking into vehicles and outbuildings on Bonnie Walters Road and then taking the change to an area Coinstar exchange machine was arrested Thursday morning.
An 18-year-old was arrested Sunday on Mays Store Road in La Grange for larceny of a firearm.
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
The annual Christmas on the Hill festival is set to return to Pink Hill this holiday season, promising a lineup of family-friendly activities and events designed to bring the community together in celebration.
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.
What I most love about this season of the year, second only to the Christmas story itself, is the music. We are blessed in our area to have an abundance of musical talent, and many of those talented people will use their gifts to share the sounds and songs of Christmas.
The Kinston/Lenoir Community Chorus is thrilled to welcome back Dr. Mahari Freeman as the soprano soloist for the 24th annual performance of Handel’s Messiah on Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. This cherished community tradition will take place at First Presbyterian Church, 2101 N. Herritage St., accompanied by the North Carolina Baroque Orchestra.
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
At a recent Board of Commissioners meeting, Greene County honored Commissioner James T. Shackleford, Jr. for 24 years of dedicated service. Commissioner Shackleford, who has served on the Board since 2000, was presented with a commemorative plaque and a heartfelt resolution recognizing his many contributions to the county.
The Kinston/Lenoir Community Chorus is delighted to announce the return of internationally acclaimed tenor Makudupanyane Senaoana for its 24th annual performance of Handel’s Messiah on Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. The performance will take place at First Presbyterian Church, 2101 N. Herritage St., with accompaniment by the North Carolina Baroque Orchestra.
Lenoir Community College practical nursing student Hannah Ball of Deep Run was recently awarded the Gail B. Reynolds Scholarship. The scholarship was established in memory of Gail B. Reynolds by her husband, Robert Reynolds.
As we near the end of the year, it is time for our annual award nominations for outstanding LEADERS in our community. The annual banquet will be held on January 28, 2025 where we will present the following awards:
What is brown butter, where did it come from all of a sudden, and where do I find it? To some brown butter is not new, years ago I had brown butter oysters on the half shell at Chef and the Farmer and they were so delicious, I set out to try to replicate, which of course, I could not, but I did learn all about brown butter in the process.
The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
The Alzheimer’s Association will host an educational program, “Caregiving During the Holidays,” on Dec. 4 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library, located at 510 N. Queen St.
The North Carolina Baroque Orchestra (NCBO) is thrilled to collaborate once again with the Kinston/Lenoir Community Chorus for a performance of Handel’s Messiah on Dec. 9 at 7 p.m., under the direction of Jane Cain.
With the holidays fast approaching, we are reminded of the numerous reasons we have to be thankful. At Neuse Regional Libraries, we are especially grateful for the incredible community we serve. Your support and enthusiasm for our library empower us to continue providing valuable resources and services that enrich the lives of everyone in our area.
