Russell “Rusty” Eugene Hill, 64, of Kinston, NC went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 5th, 2022, at home with his family. If you would like to help us celebrate and honor our husband, father, brother, and friend, visitation services will be held Friday, February 11th, 2022, at 6 pm with a service to follow at Pink Hill Funeral Home at 1056 NC-11, Pink Hill, NC 28572.
Magic Mile Media and Neuse News announce spring and summer internship opportunities
Neuse News and Magic Mile Media’s popular internship program is back and now there are TWO opportunities to participate. A limited amount of candidates will be accepted. Last year we only chose one intern per session. Apply early! The spring session will take place between March 7 - May 13. The summer session will take place between May 16 - July 29. Click here for more details and the application form.
Come experience Virtual Reality at your local library
The next time you visit your local library, you might be surprised at some of the technologies that are becoming available to the public. Virtual Reality is still a relatively new technology that has become more popular over the past few months,
Interim sheriff not named at Greene County Commissioners meeting
At the Greene County Commissioner’s meeting, an interim Sheriff was not selected. As Sheriff Lemmie Smith will still be serving Greene County until February 28, 2022, an interim sheriff cannot be chosen until the March 7, 2022 Greene County Commissioners meeting. From March 1-7, 2022, the chief deputy will be the acting sheriff.
New Leader Named to N.C. Global TransPark as Executive Director Retires
The North Carolina Global TransPark in Kinston has new leadership after the park’s Executive Director John Rouse announced his retirement last week.
On Thursday, January 27, John Talbot Capps, III, 80, passed away at his home in Morehead City, North Carolina. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Friday evening February 18, 7:00 PM at First Presbyterian Church, 1604 Arendell Street, Morehead City.
Seaboard Allergy and Asthma Clinic to close after more than 30 years
A longtime provider of allergy and asthma relief is closing its doors on February 17, 2022. Seaboard Allergy and Asthma Clinic, located at 905 N. Queen Street in Kinston has been serving Kinston and surrounding counties for over 30 years.
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.
USDA Invests $161 Million to Support Local Businesses, Create Good-Paying Jobs and Strengthen the Economy in North Carolina
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the Department is investing $161 million to help a diverse rural America keep resources and wealth right at home in North Carolina through job training, business expansion and technical assistance.
Lenoir County restaurant inspections
The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
Mike Parker: Why is February ‘Black History Month’?
When I was still active in the classroom, one of my African American students approached me. He expressed concerns about Black History Month.
Help wanted: LCC - Office Assistant – Human Resources (Part-time)
Help wanted: LCC - Office Assistant – Human Resources (Part-time). $15.00 per hour
Please come sign up for 2022 Spring Soccer with the Kinston/Lenoir County Parks & Recreation Department.
Food and nutrition services participants can now use benefits for online purchases at four additional grocery stores
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced the Food and Nutrition Services program has expanded participation in the FNS Online Purchasing Program from seven retailers to 11. FNS recipients can access these 11 retailers online to make food purchases with their Electronic Benefit Transfer cards.
Lenoir County building permits
The following building permits were issued in Lenoir County:
NCDHHS launches new division of child and family well-being
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced the launch of the Division of Child and Family Well-Being to help achieve its vision of children who are healthy and who thrive in safe, stable and nurturing families, schools and communities.
Letter to the editor: Between the lines, top high schools
One of the major factors in choosing where to live in the United States is the educational reputation. Many parents want academics while others select a school based on athletic history.
Help wanted: Lenoir County Tax Department - Land records specialist
Help wanted: Lenoir County Tax Department - Land records specialist
Help wanted: LCC - Office Assistant – Human Resources (Part-time)
Help wanted: LCC - Office Assistant – Human Resources (Part-time). $15.00 per hour
Golden LEAF announces $1.7M in funding, hears presentations on federal funding opportunities
Today, the Golden LEAF Board of Directors awarded $1,080,800 in funding to support projects through the Open Grants Program and $562,678 in increased Disaster Recovery Grant Program funding.