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The Kinston/Lenoir Community Chorus is calling all singers to lend their voices to this year’s beloved performance of Handel’s Messiah. Whether you are a seasoned vocalist or simply love to sing, this is your opportunity to be part of a rich community tradition that brings together musicians from across the region.
WASHINGTON D.C. – On October 28, 2025, the Aspen Institute named Lenoir Community College as one of the 200 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s premier recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year colleges. The 200 colleges were selected based on their student outcomes data, including retention, completion, transfer, and bachelor’s attainment rates. Started in 2010, this is the ninth cycle of the Aspen Prize.
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.
This November, The Sound of Music takes the Turner Stage at Lenoir Community College with a cast whose talent, humor, and heart capture the timeless spirit of this beloved musical. Their performances promise laughter, emotion, and a joyful celebration of community and connection.
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
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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. On Fridays, these students are presented with an award and are congratulated for their hard work. Below are Snow Hill Primary's Terrific Kid Awards!
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
The Lenoir County Farmers Market, located at 100 N. Herritage Street, will be open Tuesday and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
At a school with nearly 800 students, from four-year-old preschoolers to 14-year-old middle-schoolers, learning can be loud and active. That’s exactly how teachers and staff at Contentnea-Savannah K-8 School want it.
With municipal elections set for Tuesday, Nov. 4, Neuse News Managing Editor Kristy Kelly and Magic Mile Media President BJ Murphy sat down to reflect on a year of unexpected filings, budget debates, and public controversy that helped shape local races across Lenoir and Greene counties.
The newly approved congressional map for North Carolina is reshaping political boundaries across the East, setting up a round of high-stakes decisions for incumbents and challengers in the 2026 election.
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., issued the following statement after Senate Democrats’ 13th vote against the clean, continuing resolution to fund the government:
The North Carolina Global TransPark Economic Development Region has named Trey Cash as its new Chief Operating Officer, expanding his role in economic development across Greene, Lenoir, and Wayne counties as well as the North Carolina Global TransPark.
Lenoir Community College (LCC) and Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) have signed a bilateral agreement creating a seamless transfer pathway for graduates of LCC’s Associate in Applied Science in Criminal Justice Technology program to earn a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from ECSU.
UNC Health Lenoir Cancer services would like to thank our community for making heartfelt donations to the Lights of Love in 2024!
On October 28, 2025, around 9:07 p.m., KPD’s D-Squad responded to a terrifying call, a 4-month-old infant choking.
Kinston residents packed City Hall on Oct. 21 to demand relief from steep property tax bills, calling on the City Council to use its authority to lower the tax rate following this year’s countywide revaluation.
The smART Kinston Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of Stephanie Brea as its new executive director.
