The Kinston- Lenoir County NAACP is hosting a candidate's forum at the Kinston Public Library on September 2nd at 6:00 pm. Please come out and join us and learn about the candidates so that we can be informed voters!
flyExclusive to add expansion at Global Transpark
The NC Global TransPark Economic Development Region held a ribbon-cutting and announced that flyExclusive will expand with a 24,000 square foot facility. The expansion will create 200 new jobs and will be an $8 million investment. flyExclusive is a subsidiary of LGM, and the ribbon-cutting was for LGM Enterprises’ facility.
Gov. Cooper signs executive orders extending statewide standing orders for COVID-19 testing and vaccinations
Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order 229. The Executive Order extends several provisions outlined in Executive Order 224 that direct the State Health Director to issue statewide standing orders for testing and vaccination. Additionally, this Order directs cabinet agencies to implement the COVID-19 vaccination and testing policy developed by the North Carolina Office of Human Resources (OSHR).
Lenoir County Public Schools ranked as one of the Best Employers in NC
Forbes partnered with market research company Statista to create the third annual list of America’s Best Employers By State. Lenoir County Public Schools ranked 55 on the list for North Carolina.
Local county managers respond to surrounding counties COVID mandates
Pitt County commissioners voted to require employees to get the vaccine or consent to weekly testing for COVID-19. Wake County is offering incentives to their vaccinated employees and unvaccinated employees will be tested weekly. We reached out to the county managers of Greene, Jones, and Lenoir Counties to ascertain whether they will require employee vaccininations or not.
NWS: Severe storms possible Wednesday
Unsettled conditions move into Eastern North Carolina Wednesday afternoon into Thursday as the remnants of Ida pass to the north and a cold front sweeps eastwards across the region.
Reece Gardner: Our flag is more than just a symbol
Among the horrible sights we have witnessed in Afghanistan has been the burning of the American Flag as The Taliban celebrated what it considers to be a victory over the USA. But our flag is more than just a symbol, and it has a long & glorious history. It was the flag , during the war of 1812, that inspired Francis Scott Key to write the Star-Spangled Banner, as our massive flag flew triumphantly atop Baltimore's Fort McHenry after U.S. soldiers withstood a 25-hour bombardment by British warships.
Lenoir County Quickly Resolves Finance-Related Issues of Concern
Lenoir County quickly resolved a number of finance and bookkeeping issues, prompting the Local Government Commission (LGC) to remove the county from a state list for government entities battling financial and governance issues.
Frankie Swindell Sr, 76, of Kinston passed away, Monday August 30, 2021. Visitation will be 1:00 pm Friday, September 3, 2021, at The Way Church, 1205 Lynn Drive Kinston, NC 28501 with funeral service at 2:00 pm and burial to follow at Westview Cemetery with Military Rites.
Lenoir County Tax Department Land Records Specialist
Lenoir County Tax Department Land Records Specialist, SALARY RANGE: $34,477 - $52,460
Lenoir County Government Emergency Services – Communications Division, Telecommunicator (Copy)
Communications Division, Telecommunicator Telecommunicator: Regular; Full-time;
Starting annual salary: $29,729.
Help wanted: Lenoir County Health Department Environment Health Specialist
Lenoir County Health Department Environment Health Specialist - SALARY RANGE: $36,222 - $53,772
Event: Lenoir/Greene United Way kicks off annual campaign
Lenoir/Greene United Way kicked off their annual fundraising campaign for 2022 with a special virtual event. Lenox China, a longtime supporter of Lenoir/Greene United Way has donated four beautiful china patterns made right here in Kinston to be sold locally to support our community. All proceeds from the china sale will go directly back into United Way’s Annual Campaign. The china will be sold per piece and is first come, first serve. Don’t miss your opportunity to own a beautiful piece of Kinston’s Lenox plant!
Olympian owner Danny Giakoumelos passes away at 63
Dionysius (Danny) Nikitis Giakoumelos passed at on August 28th at UNC Lenoir Health Care. He was born in Zaknythos, Greece on February 3, 1958.
Do you know Eugene Palmer or recognize his photo?
The Fauquier County Sheriff's Office in Virginia contacted us today and requested we share information related to a Cold Case Homicide Investigation in hopes of locating the suspect who is on the FBI's Top Ten Most Wanted list.
$100 summer card incentive to get a COVID-19 vaccine ends Tuesday
North Carolina’s $100 Summer Card program will end Tuesday, Aug. 31. As part of its ongoing effort to get more North Carolinians vaccinated and safely bring summer back, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has been offering $100 Summer Cards at select locations in various counties across the state. Cards were distributed to offset the time and transportation costs of getting vaccinated.
John Hood: Families are swinging suburban
It’s my go-to slide. I’ve shown it to all the classes I teach at Duke University.
The slide is striking. It’s revealing. And now it’s out of date.
John Earl “Johnny” Craft, 63, of Grifton, passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at UNC Lenoir Health Care. A visitation will be held from 2:00-4:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Sharon United Methodist Church. Funeral services will follow at 4:00 p.m. with Reverend Curtis Hammock officiating. In light of recent health concerns, the family requests those attending the services wear face masks while inside.
Saturday Game: Krauth Tosses Complete Game Win for Wood Ducks
The Down East Wood Ducks defeated the Fayetteville Woodpeckers 5-1 in the quickest game of the season, two hours and fourteen minutes. Nick Krauth (W, 4-7) delivered the first nine-inning complete game of the season for Down East and tallied nine strikeouts.
Sundays Game: Wood Ducks Fall in Finale With Fayetteville
Despite two scoreless innings to start the game, the Down East Wood Ducks fell to the Fayetteville Woodpeckers, 9-1 Sunday afternoon. The Wood Ducks were held to just 1-for-8 with runners in scoring position. Jayce Easley went two-for-four with an RBI to earn the Suddenlink Player of the Game.