At approximately 4 a.m. today, the Lenoir County Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call reporting a business on fire at 8427 NC Hwy 55 West in Seven Springs.
Reece Gardner: Stand by friends when the going gets tough
All of us at times struggle with negative emotions, things we find difficult to understand. But we can better handle these negatives in this New Year of 2022 if we recognize that inspiration can come from them. For example, most of us are bothered by the way so many of our law enforcement people in various parts of our country are being treated today, from being humiliated and denied service at restaurants to being ambushed, wounded, and murdered.
NWS: Potential Friday Night/Saturday snowfall
We continue to monitor the potential for accumulating snowfall over much of eastern North Carolina Friday night into Saturday.
Kinston High School 1st Semester Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll
Congratulations to these Kinston High School students!
Xi Beta Upsilon donates duffel bags to Department of Social Services
Xi Beta Upsilon donated duffel bags to the Department of Social Services on Tuesday, Jan. 18.
La Grange student earns degree from University of Maryland global campus
Christina Shine of La Grange earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management from University of Maryland Global Campus. More than 8,000 students from all 50 states, four U.S. territories, and 26 countries earned UMGC degrees worldwide in fall 2021.
Kinston local to compete on American Ninja Warrior
Kinston local Peyton Glover will be competing in the qualifier for American Ninja Warrior (ANW). ANW is a sports entertainment game show on NBC where thousands of competitors attempt to compete increasingly difficult obstacle courses across the United States.
Help wanted: Lenoir County Government - Deputy Register of Deeds
Help wanted: Lenoir County Government - Deputy Register of Deeds. Salary Range: $25,635 - $39,007
Winter weather possible Friday into Saturday
The National Weather Service in Morehead City/Newport is monitoring the potential for accumulating snowfall across much of eastern North Carolina Friday night into Saturday.
Low pressure passing off the coast will likely bring rain to the area Friday, transitioning to snow as temps drop into the upper 20s to lower 30s Friday night and Saturday morning. There is still significant uncertainty with respect to the snowfall amounts and coverage, but areas further north currently look to have the more favorable conditions for snowfall accumulation.
Snowfall amounts and timing details will come into better focus over the next day or so.
Greene Early College High School wins FAFSA challenge
Greene Early College High School has been awarded a $500 grant as a winner of the 2021 North Carolina First in FAFSA Challenge. The school earned first place in the cooperative innovative high school category with 29.7% growth in FAFSA completions compared to 2020. The FAFSA Challenge is part of myFutureNC’s efforts to close the state’s educational attainment gap. The nonprofit is leading the state’s educational attainment goal of ensuring 2 million North Carolina adults hold a college degree or high-quality certification by 2030.
Parrott students take Honors in DAR contest
Three Parrott Academy middle school students have won awards in the 2021-22 Daughters of the American Revolution American History Essay Contest. Sixth grader Taylor Woodcock won First Place in District 8, seventh grader Chloe Lewis won Third Place in District 8, and former eighth grader Ezra Zapler won First Place in both District 8 and in the state of North Carolina.
Mayor Dontario Hardy appointed to lead National League of Cities’ Small City Council
NC, has been appointed to Chairman of the National League of Cities (NLC) 2022 Small Cities Council. Hardy was elected to a one-year term to develop and guide programs among local elected officials from similar communities. The appointment was announced by NLC President Mayor Vince Williams of Union City, Georgia.
Calling all teens to volunteer at their local library
Volunteering has myriad benefits. Volunteers learn new skills, discover new talents, meet new people, engage with their community, and have fun, which is especially important if you are a teen volunteer.
Help wanted: Guilford Performance Textiles by Lear - Multiple positions
Help wanted: Guilford Performance Textiles by Lear - Multiple positions
John Hood: Should felons be able to vote?
Do you think felons should lose their right to vote? If so, do you think they should be able to regain that right after getting out of prison or should they have to wait until they complete any probation or parole requirement that follows prison? Or do you think a felony conviction should forever block someone from participating in elections?
Mike Parker: My soul - a patchwork quilt
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about how I discovered the Petersens Bluegrass Band. On their latest album titled “Live Sessions Vol. 4,” several songs touched me to the heart. The Petersens’ rendition of “The Thanksgiving Song” by Ben Rector was one.
Comfort Public Library to host soup swap
Join us at the Comfort Public Library for a soup tasting with a recipe exchange.
Greater Kinston Credit Union to teach teens financial literacy
Staff members from the Greater Kinston Credit Union will lead a workshop for teens on all things finance. Come out and learn how to save money, build credit, and many other financial skills to jumpstart your new year!
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Raleigh - L.C. Carlton, Jr. peacefully transitioned to his Heavenly home on Thursday, January 20, 2022. L.C. was born in Lenoir County to the late Lewis Clarence Carlton, Sr. and Aurelia Kornegay Carlton on August 16, 1934. He grew up in Kinston and El Paso, Texas. A service to celebrate L.C.’s life will be held in the chapel of Rouse Funeral Home in La Grange on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at 2 o’clock in the afternoon. The family will receive friends for a time of fellowship in the hour prior to the service. Committal will follow at Westview Cemetery in Kinston.