At the Kinston Community Center Sheriff Ronnie Ingram and the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office presented life saving Bleeding Control kits to 19 public and private schools in Lenoir County.
UPS Store in Kinston donates $1,000 in books to Neuse Regional Libraries
To better support and promote Literacy and Education throughout Kinston and Lenoir County, The UPS Store collected donations year-round, with 100% of the proceeds supporting childhood literacy efforts throughout our community. They are proud to announce that this year, The UPS Store in Kinston will be donating nearly $1,000 worth of books to the Neuse Regional Library Book Mobile.
Senator Perry selected for another Chairmanship
Senator Jim Perry, (R- Lenoir) Majority Whip of the NC Senate, has been appointed by Senate Leader Phil Berger to serve on the North Carolina Military Affairs Commission (NC MAC).
Health officials urge North Carolinians to get vaccinated for flu as COVID-19 cases remain high
Public health officials with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services are urging North Carolinians to protect themselves, their families and those around them by getting vaccinated against Influenza as the state enters flu season while experiencing a surge of COVID-19 caused by the Delta variant.
Lions Industries for the Blind to host food drive at Grainger Stadium
Lions Industries for the Blind of Kinston is hosting a food drive at historic Grainger Stadium on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, outside the main gate of the stadium between 6:00 pm and 7:15 pm. The event is to raise awareness on diabetes as well as to give to the local non-profits for food as hunger is a focus for the organization.
Public Notice: Section 5311 (ADTAP), 5310, 5339, 5307 and applicable State funding, or combination thereof
This is to inform the public that a public hearing will be held on the proposed Lenoir County Community Transportation Program Application to be submitted to the North Carolina Department of Transportation no later than October 8, 2021. The public hearing will be held on September 20, 2021 at 4:00 PM before the Lenoir County Board of Commissioners.
AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA: Sección 5311 (ADTAP), 5310, 5339, 5307 y fondos estatales correspondientes, o una combinación de los mismos
Este aviso es para informar al público sobre la junta pública que se llevará a cabo acerca de la aplicación de propuesta por el programa de transporte para la comunidad del Condado de Lenoir que será sometida al Departamento de Transportación de Carolina del Norte no más tarde del 8 de octubre del 2021. La junta pública se llevará a cabo el 20 de septiembre de 2021 a las 4:00 ante la Junta de Comisionados del Condado de Lenoir.
Lenoir County Board of Education maintains current mask mandate
The Lenoir County Board of Education met for their monthly meeting to discuss the mask mandate as well as other line items on their agenda. Members of the public included parents, grandparents, and frontline workers who shared their opinions on what types of COVID-19 precautions or lack there, they would like the board to address.
Sunday Game: White K’s 10 as Woodies Take Finale in Zebulon
Zebulon, N.C. – Despite falling behind early, the Down East Wood Ducks clubbed three home runs against the Carolina Mudcats, taking the 5-2 win Sunday afternoon. Owen White (W, 2-1) finished with a career-high 10 strikeouts in six innings to earn the Suddenlink Player of the Game.
Saturday Game: Wood Ducks Pitching Hammered by Carolina
Zebulon, N.C. – After sweeping the doubleheader yesterday, the Down East Wood Ducks struggled as they fell 14-10 to the Carolina Mudcats, Saturday night. Carolina clubbed three home runs against Down East pitchers and all four allowed at least two runs.
Mike Parker: Northeast needs supporters to rocket the school to solar success
On July 6, Kristy Bock wrote a story about Northeast Elementary School here in Kinston. Northeast is one of 15 North Carolina schools awarded a solar educational package valued at $42,000. The package includes donated SunPower solar modules, a STEM curriculum, and teacher training.
Drug court changes behaviors to reunite families
North Carolina Drug Treatment Courts include Family Drug Treatment Court and Adult Drug Treatment Court. Family Drug Treatment Court works with people who are in danger of losing custody of their children due to abuse or neglect charges. Adult Drug Treatment Court works to help ensure offenders who are addicted to drugs and/or alcohol receive treatment to become healthy, law-abiding community members.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Public Notice: Section 5311 (ADTAP), 5310, 5339, 5307 and applicable State funding, or combination thereof
This is to inform the public that a public hearing will be held on the proposed Lenoir County Community Transportation Program Application to be submitted to the North Carolina Department of Transportation no later than October 8, 2021. The public hearing will be held on September 20, 2021 at 4:00 PM before the Lenoir County Board of Commissioners.
AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA: Sección 5311 (ADTAP), 5310, 5339, 5307 y fondos estatales correspondientes, o una combinación de los mismos
Este aviso es para informar al público sobre la junta pública que se llevará a cabo acerca de la aplicación de propuesta por el programa de transporte para la comunidad del Condado de Lenoir que será sometida al Departamento de Transportación de Carolina del Norte no más tarde del 8 de octubre del 2021. La junta pública se llevará a cabo el 20 de septiembre de 2021 a las 4:00 ante la Junta de Comisionados del Condado de Lenoir.
Greene County Rectifies Finance-Related Issues of Concern
Greene County has resolved a number of finance and bookkeeping issues, and is seizing the initiative to improve its situation even further, prompting the Local Government Commission (LGC) to remove the county from a state list of government entities battling financial and governance challenges.
Three LCC students selected for ECU Engineering Scholarship
LCC is proud of each of these students for their accomplishments and their decision to attend LCC for Engineering. The National Science Foundation and ECU’s Department of Engineering are helping to provide Lenoir, Jones, and Greene County students with the opportunity to further their education in Engineering through these funds, which will ultimately benefit our community through developing a skilled workforce.
Lenoir County births
Birth certificate records obtained from the Lenoir County Register of Deeds database list the mother's maiden name. In some cases only one parent is listed:
Help wanted: Lenoir County DSS Recruitment Announcement– Repost (multiple positions) Social Worker IV - IAT (Investigative Assessment & Treatment) Child Protective Services
Social Worker IV - IAT (Investigative Assessment & Treatment) Child Protective Services
ENTRY LEVEL SALARY: $47,526
Help wanted: Lenoir County Government IT Technician I
Lenoir County Government IT Technician I - Starting Salary: $34,476