To jump-start the GEC Book Club which had suspended activities during the pandemic, the reading enthusiasts held a Welcome Winter Raffle. The club was organized in the spring of 2019 by a GEC student, Jordan Whitaker.
Senator Don Davis announced intent to run for congress
Senator Don Davis, of Greene County, has announced his intent to run for congress to represent the second district, after Representative G.K. Butterfield said he would not seek re-election.
First session graduates of Kinston 101 course
The first group of Kinston 101 members have graduated. This group was made up of 15 members. These members attended seven out of ten sessions where they learned about the city’s inner workings.
N.C. Supreme Court halts 2022 candidate filing, delays primary
On Tuesday, December 8 the Supreme Court of North Carolina issued an order to halt candidate filings for the 2022 election and delayed the primary. The new primary will be held on Tuesday, May 17, 2022.
The order also states, “Any individual who has already filed to run for public office in 2022 and whose filing has been accepted by the appropriate board of elections, will be deemed to have filed…”
A new filing period has yet to be established by the State Board of Elections or N.C. Supreme Court.
Current list of 2022 candidates for Lenoir, Greene and Jones Counties
According to the State Board of Elections, here are the most recent 2022 candidate filings in our area. As of today, the Supreme Court of North Carolina has halted candidate filings and delayed the primary until Tuesday, May 17, 2022.
Glenda Barwick Elmore was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, December 5, 2021. Funeral services will be held at Gordon Street Christian Church at 6 o’clock in the evening on Thursday, December 9, 2021. Family will receive friends for a time of visitation in the sanctuary in the hour before the service. Committal services will take place at Westview Cemetery on Friday, December 10, 2021, at 11 o’clock in the morning.
Full-time LCPS Teacher bonuses in time for Christmas and the New Year
Full-time Lenoir County Public School employees can expect to see a couple of bonuses.
Burn ban lifted for Lenoir County and 66 other North Carolina counties
The ban, which went into effect Nov. 29 due to hazardous forest fire conditions, remains in place for the additional 33 North Carolina counties.
Superior Court Clerk Dawn Stroud announces she will retire when her term ends
Dawn Stroud has announced her retirement after 32 years of service as the Clerk of Superior Court. She will serve out the remainder of her term which expires December 2022.
Pink Hill crowns Miss Merry Christmas
Every year, the Pink Hill Christmas Parade hosts a contest for high schoolers to participate in. Each contestant must have a sponsor to ride in the parade.
Historic city council swearing in ceremony
The city of Kinston held a historic City Council meeting where the results of the 2021 Municipal election led to the swearing-in of the youngest city council member in North Carolina. Council members Robert Swinson IV and Chris Suggs were sworn in as well as Mayor Dontario Hardy. In addition to the swearing-in of council members and mayor, Mayor Hardy also selected Council Member Antonio Hardy as his Mayor Pro Tem.
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.
LCC awards first ever Gail B Reynolds Scholarship to Deep Run student
Lenoir Community College Practical Nursing student Olivia Stroud of Deep Run is the first recipient of the Gail B. Reynolds Scholarship.
USDA Invests in Climate-Smart and Resilient Infrastructure for Rural Communities
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Bronaugh today announced the Department is investing $141 million to reduce the impacts of climate change on rural communities in North Carolina.
Governor Cooper announces four Judicial appointments, Justin Minshew as District 8A judge
Governor Roy Cooper announced four judicial appointments to Superior and District Courts across the state.
Lenoir County Department of Social Services - Social Worker IV - Investigative, Assessment & Treatment (Multiple Vacancies)
Lenoir County Department of Social Services - Social Worker IV - Investigative, Assessment & Treatment (Multiple Vacancies). Salary Range: $38,056 - $57,906; Special Entry Salary: $47,526
Lenoir County Department of Social Services - Income Maintenance Caseworker I
Lenoir County Department of Social Services - Income Maintenance Caseworker I
Help wanted: Lenoir County Department of Social Services Income Maintenance Caseworker II
Help wanted: Lenoir County Department of Social Services Income Maintenance Caseworker II. Salary Range: $28,296.48 - $43,056
Help wanted: Lenoir County Department of Social Services - Income Maintenance Investigator II
Help wanted: Lenoir County Department of Social Services - Income Maintenance Investigator I. Salary Range: $31,234 - $47,526.
Lenoir County Sheriff files for re-election
Today, Lenoir County Sheriff Ronnie Ingram announced he has filed for re-election with the Lenoir County Board of Elections for the Office of Sheriff.