The following building permits were issued in Lenoir County:
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Greene County Board of Education announces Rodney McNeill as next Superintendent
Snow Hill – The Greene County Board of Education has voted to appoint Dr. Rodney McNeill as the next superintendent of Greene County Schools, effective July 1, 2025. This decision follows the announcement of current superintendent Dr. Creech’s retirement, shared with the board on February 24, 2025. Dr. Creech has served Greene County Schools in various leadership roles since 2014 and has led the district as superintendent since 2022.
Greene Central High School band makes history, goes viral
SNOW HILL — A video of the Greene Central High School band celebrating a historic victory at the North Carolina Bandmasters Association (NCBA) Music Performance Adjudication (MPA) has gone viral, racking up over 5 million views and more than 778,000 likes on social media.
Mike Parker: 2nd annual ‘Spirit of Lenoir’ Festival set for April 12
Nothing warms the heart and stirs the soul like gathering with friends, family, and neighbors for a night of faith-filled music under the stars. The 2nd Annual Spirit of Lenoir Christian Music Festival will be held on Saturday, April 12 at Pearson Park in Kinston.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
From the Desk of Senator Brent Jackson March 19, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to read my newsletter and staying connected with the latest news from District Nine and our efforts in the General Assembly.
Lenoir County’s Sigma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma recognizes outstanding beginning teachers
Lenoir County’s Sigma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma recognized outstanding beginning teachers in their third year of teaching in March with the Buzzing Bee BT Award.
Lenoir/Greene United Way announces 2025 investment awards
Lenoir/Greene United Way is pleased to announce their investment awards for 2025. The longstanding nonprofit organization is focused on supporting local programs that deliver measurable impact and outcomes in the areas of education, health and financial sustainability.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
LCPS All-County Chorus performance Saturday opens Arts in the Schools Month celebrations
A triple-decker tribute to Arts in the Schools Month kicks off Saturday when more than 200 students from Lenoir County Public Schools take the stage for the 2025 edition of the All-County Chorus.
Top regional Boys & Girls Club youth awards go to CSS students
The emotions went from nervousness to shock to satisfaction for two Contentnea-Savannah K-8 School students who vied for – and won – top regional awards in the Junior Youth of the Year competition conducted by the Boys &Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Cottage makes a come back
Cottage cheese has made a comeback. Cottage cheese recipes have become an unexpected viral social media trend, with good reason, cottage cheese is high in protein and calcium and is delicious and adaptable.
Kinston woman charged for stealing from yard sale
A Kinston woman was charged by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office with two misdemeanor crimes Tuesday for stealing items from a yard sale.
Historic Adkin Walk-Out mural relocated to Kinston Arts Council
The Adkin Walk-Out mural, an eight-panel artwork commemorating the 1951 Adkin High School student protest, has been relocated to the Community Council for the Arts of Kinston, the city announced. The mural was previously displayed on the Lenoir County Administration Building.
NC Superintendent responds to executive order to dismantle US Department of Education
President Trump's recent executive order to close the U.S. Department of Education and "return authority over education to the States and local communities while ensuring the effective and uninterrupted delivery of services, programs, and benefits on which Americans rely", if effectuated, has significant implications for North Carolina's public schools.
Burn ban issued for all North Carolina counties due to hazardous forest fire conditions
RALEIGH – Due to increased fire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits statewide effective 8 a.m. Friday, March 21, until further notice.
Lenoir County woman charged with meth distribution after release from prison
A Lenoir County woman went from being behind bars at the N.C. Correctional Institution for Women in Raleigh on Tuesday to immediately being arrested by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office on methamphetamine charges.
Kinston City Council approves sewer camera, discusses budget and Downtown Revitalization
The Kinston City Council convened Tuesday for a work session and regular meeting, addressing a range of topics including budget updates, infrastructure improvements, and community recognitions.
LCC celebrates March 2025 Truck Driver Training graduates
Lenoir Community College recently celebrated the graduation of the March 2025 Truck Driver Training class. Graduates were joined by family and friends at a special reception honoring their accomplishments. Attendees also enjoyed demonstrations showcasing the graduates' impressive driving skills.
Rachel Noble: A bright future in agricultural law rooted in LCPS
Rachel Noble is going to NC State in style, as one of 40 students selected for the Park Scholarship program. The South Lenoir High School senior has been awarded the highly competitive Park Scholarship, a four-year, full-ride merit scholarship that recognizes students for their leadership, academic excellence, and dedication to service.