The NC Free Enterprise Foundation (NCFREE) released its 2021 Legislative Business Ratings. The foundation ranks NC General Assembly members voting records on votes related to advancing business and free enterprise within North Carolina.
Jones County Community Hope among those receiving Healthier Together grants
Healthier Together, a public-private partnership between the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and NC Counts Coalition, has awarded $500,000 in the second round of grants to support a new cohort of local community groups to support equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines throughout North Carolina.
Perry campaign exceeds cash goal
According to campaign finance reports maintained by the North Carolina State Board of Elections, NC State Senator Jim Perry (R-Lenoir) has been an outstanding campaign fundraiser during his short time in the North Carolina General Assembly.
APA kids share and care during holidays
Parrott Academy students have organized multiple charitable drives this holiday season. The week before Thanksgiving, Middle School Council sponsored its traditional canned food drive, filling 5 pick-up trucks with donated items for food distribution in Kinston, Greenville, New Bern, and Snow Hill.
Deep run community celebrates Earl Greene's 100th birthday
On Saturday, the community of Deep Run turned out for long time resident Earl Greene who turned 100 years old. Greene was surrounded by friends and family members who gathered to celebrate his milestone.
Facial coverings optional effective immediately for LCPS
Beginning Tuesday, December 7th face coverings are optional for students and staff but required for visitors and anyone attending an indoor sporting event.
Obituary: Cherrie Ward Smith
Cherrie Ward Smith passed away in the late hours of Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at UNC Lenoir Hospital.
Cherrie's family will receive friends for a time of visitation on Saturday, December 11, 2021, from 10-11 a.m.
Event - A Queen Street Christmas: 20th Anniversary
Join us IN PERSON or online for the 20th season of "A Queen Street Christmas"! Come and enjoy your favorite Christmas carols performed by a live orchestra, choir, and soloists.
SATURDAY, December 11th at 6:00 pm
SUNDAY, December 12th at 6:00 pm
Doors open one hour before the concert begins. Masks are encouraged for audience members.
North Carolina Announces More Participants for the Community Economic Recovery and Resiliency Initiative
The North Carolina Department of Commerce will continue the Community Economic Recovery and Resiliency Initiative (CERRI) by supporting 16 additional communities with their economic recovery following the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Mike Parker: Unwrapped presents bless grandparents’ hearts
We held our annual “Thanksmas” celebration on Thanksgiving Day. I cannot remember when we first started this tradition, but I doubt any of the grandchildren can recall a time when we did not do Christmas on Thanksgiving.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Delta Kappa Gamma Buzzing Bee Beginning Teacher Awards
Lenoir County’s Sigma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma recently recognized outstanding beginning teachers in their third year of teaching for the month of November.
Snow Hill Primary announces Terrific Kids
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.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Cooking with Tammy: Healthier Holiday Breakfasts
During leisurely Holiday mornings, breakfast often has a chance to take center stage. Most of these recipes can be made ahead and all of them have been redesigned to include healthier ingredients!
Lenoir County Farmer's Market Update December 4, 2021
Farmer’s Market hours: Tuesday and Saturday from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm.
Letter to the Editor: Dan Perry -
With just a little insight and self-examination, we can see how we have gone adrift and are headed for a potentially fatal collision. In one sense we have already run into some “icebergs” that have damaged us to the point of causing not just a few leaks, but almost more than we can handle.
Help wanted: City of Kinston - Firefighter
Help wanted: City of Kinston - Firefighter. Salary $28,441.38 - $39,800.42
Help wanted: City of Kinston Electric Line Crew Leader
City of Kinston Electric Line Crew Leader Salary: $41,745.60-$58,510.40
One dead, one injured in Deep Run fire
DEEP RUN — One person is dead and another is injured after a structure fire in Deep Run this afternoon. One victim died from the fire. Another was injured and was transported by Lenoir County EMS to a hospital.