Upstair at the Market closed on Friday, December 31, 2021. Known for grab-and-go meals, as well as an eclectic variety of items to purchase, Upstairs at the Market had a solid niche in Kinston.
Help wanted: Lenoir County Department of Social Services - Social Worker IV-IAT (Investigative, Assessment and Treatment) - Multiple Vacancies
Help wanted: Lenoir County Department of Social Services - Social Worker IV-IAT (Investigative, Assessment and Treatment) - Multiple Vacancies. Special Entry Salary Range: $47,526 - $57,906
Public Notice: Request for proposal Lenoir County Schools legal services
The Lenoir County Schools invites applications from interested attorneys to provide legal services. This request for proposal is for the purpose of selecting local Lenoir County Schools legal counsel to handle criminal bail bond and vehicle forfeiture work for the school system.
Greene County Board of Education temporarily reinstates mandatory masking requirement
The Greene County Schools posted an update on Facebook about mask mandates. Due to the significant surge of COVID cases over the past several weeks, the Greene County Board of Education has temporarily reinstated the mandatory masking requirement for all students, staff and visitors while inside any Greene County Schools’ facility.
Governor Cooper warns Eastern NC to prepare for severe storms
Over the next 12-24 hours, portions of North Carolina could see severe storms, heavy rain, significant snowfall, gusty winds, and coastal flooding. Governor Roy Cooper urges North Carolinians to stay aware of the local weather forecast and prepare for the conditions expected in your area.
North Carolina's November county and area employment figures released
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in 97 of North Carolina’s counties in November and increased in three. Scotland County had the highest unemployment rate at 7.0 percent while Orange County had the lowest at 2.4 percent.
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:
Mike Parker: As we enter the New Year, let’s share one resolution
Thanks to the kindness of my son Michael and his wife Pam, Sandra and I were able to take in the Raleigh performance of the Tran-Siberian Orchestra, TSO for short. This group performed only one show at the PNC and then headed to Greensboro.
Public Notice: Request for proposal Lenoir County Schools legal services
The Lenoir County Schools invites applications from interested attorneys to provide legal services. This request for proposal is for the purpose of selecting local Lenoir County Schools legal counsel to handle criminal bail bond and vehicle forfeiture work for the school system.
North Carolina reports record-high number of daily COVID-19 cases
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reported on its COVID-19 dashboard today the highest one-day number of COVID-19 cases. NCDHHS is closely monitoring hospital capacity and is urging North Carolinians to gather safely, get vaccinated and boosted, and wear a mask indoors in public places.
Help wanted: Lenoir County Department of Elections - Elections Assistant (Deputy of Elections)
Help wanted: Lenoir County Department of Elections - Elections Assistant (Deputy of Elections)
Help wanted: Lenoir County Department of Social Services - Processing Assistant V - Salary
Help wanted: Lenoir County Department of Social Services - Processing Assistant V - Salary. Salary Range: $25,635 - $39,007
Rotary International president to visit Kinston
Rotary International President Shekhar Mehta from West Bengal, India RI President biography will be in North Carolina for a visit to Rotary District 7730. Included in his itinerary is a visit to EastPoint Prosthetics & Orthotics, Inc. and Additive America, Inc. in Kinston.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Public Notice: Request for proposal Lenoir County Schools legal services
The Lenoir County Schools invites applications from interested attorneys to provide legal services. This request for proposal is for the purpose of selecting local Lenoir County Schools legal counsel to handle criminal bail bond and vehicle forfeiture work for the school system.
K-9 Karr, long time KPD (retired) partner, crosses the rainbow bridge
It is with heartfelt sympathy that we learned today that our retired partner in crime fighting, K-9 Karr, passed away and is running over the rainbow bridge to join his friends that passed before him. K-9 Karr was an asset to the Kinston Police Department beginning in May of 2008.
January 2022 meetings for Lenoir, Greene, and Jones Counties
Here is a list of upcoming 2022 local government meetings for Lenoir, Greene, and Jones Counties.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Greens, Rings, Pork, and Black-Eyed Peas!
On New Year's Day, superstitious people, and even those that aren’t don’t take a chance; will prepare their good luck recipes in hopes of bringing about a prosperous new year!!
John Hood: Manufacturing Continues to Thrive
With the recent announcements of a new Toyota battery plant in Randolph County, a new Fujifilm Diosynth drug plant in Wake County, a large MasterBrand cabinet facility in Kinston, and a big White River Marine operation in New Bern for making saltwater boats, among other projects, North Carolina’s manufacturing sector appears to be thriving.
Help wanted: Lenoir County Government Tax Administrator
Help wanted: Lenoir County Government Tax Administrator. Salary Range: $62,359 - $94,886; Minimum Entry Salary: $83,865.35