On February 3. 2020, Lenoir County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Detectives arrested Ryan Durwood Tyndall as the result of larceny investigation.
Everlasting Picnic presented to Mary's Kitchen
Smart Kinston City Project Foundation is happy to announce the presentation to Jim Godfrey of Mary's Kitchen with the original oil painting by smART Artist Seraphim Smith of the "Everlasting Picnic" or, a Southern version of the Last Supper.
Nurses Lane is recommended name for new road
The Kinston City Council passed a unanimous motion to recommend Nurses Lane as the name of the new road near Airport Road, where the Doctor’s Drive extension takes a right turn.
Help wanted: Lenoir County Government - Tax Administrator
Help wanted: Lenoir County Government - Tax Administrator. MINIMUM ENTRY SALARY: $83,865; SALARY RANGE: $62,359 - $94,886.
Second rabid raccoon found in Kinston
The Lenoir County Health Department (LCHD) has received confirmation from the North Carolina State Laboratory that another raccoon within the Kinston city limits has tested positive for rabies.
Barbara Sue Perry Gray, 77, of Cape Carteret passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 6, 2022 at Emerald Isle Baptist Church with Rev. Freddie Braswell officiating. Visitation will be held following the memorial service.
LCC announces President's and Dean's List for fall
Congratulations to these LCC students!
Greene County upgrades EMS service to Paramedic Level.
Beginning on February 1, 2022, Greene County Emergency Services will upgrade their Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to the Paramedic level.
Parrott holds National Junior Honor Society induction
Arendell Parrott Academy’s National Junior Honor Society inducted 35 seventh and eighth grade students in a January 28th ceremony.
Aliza Matthews of Kinston named to James Madison University president's list
Kinston, NC resident, Aliza Matthews, has been named to the president's list at James Madison University for the fall 2021 semester.
Public Notice: request for proposals - Lenoir County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council 2022
Public Notice: request for proposals - Lenoir County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council 2022
Jones County Manager stepping down, to assume ONWASA CEO role
Franky Howard will step down next month as Jones County Manager and assume the role of CEO for ONWASA, the primary water utility in Onslow County. His career with Jones County started in 2005 as the Agriculture Field Crops Agent with the NC Cooperative Extension Service. In 2007, Howard was the youngest County Manager in the state. “There is no doubt that he will continue to do great things in his future endeavors, just as he has done for Jones County,” said County Commissioner April Aycock. “No matter who his replacement is, that person will definitely have some big shoes to fill.”
Woodington student repeats as LCPS Spelling Bee champ
Woodington Middle School seventh grader Wesley Vernon repeated as winner of the annual LCPS Spelling Bee winner Tuesday night, coming out on top in a contest with 13 other school spelling champs by, appropriately enough, correctly spelling the word “ouster.”
Jones County Public Schools announces interim principal for Jones Senior High School
According to Jones County Public Schools Mrs. Denise Taylor has been approved as the interim principal at Jones Senior High School by the Board of Education.
Elizabeth Jo Gandee named to Mars Hill University Dean's List
Elizabeth Jo Gandee of Kinston is one of 362 students named to the Honor Roll of the Academic Dean at Mars Hill University for the fall 2021 semester
Reece Gardner: Do you have any regrets?
Do you have any regrets? Are they about something you did, or about something someone did to you? Most of the presentations on this subject that I have heard in my Dale Carnegie Classes over the years, as I have mentioned previously, have come from people who felt they they had been the cause of another's hurt.
Neuse Quilters Guild donates charity quilts
The Red Cross picked up all of the charity quilts from Neuse Quilters Guild at Spilman Memorial Baptist Church, and delivered them to tornado victims in Kentucky. 39 quilts, 1 jacket, and 50 dishcloths were picked up by The Red Cross.
Application window open for $350M to expand internet access in rural N.C.
Qualified internet service providers and electric membership cooperatives providing internet service can now apply for up to $350 million in grants to expand broadband infrastructure in North Carolina and get more people connected to high-speed internet.
Help wanted: Lenoir County Tax Department - Land records specialist
Help wanted: Lenoir County Tax Department - Land records specialist
Help wanted: Lenoir County Government Technology Department - IT Network & Security Administrator
Lenoir County Government Technology Department - IT Network & Security Administrator. Salary Range: $46,367 - $68,832