Help wanted: Guilford Performance Textiles by Lear - Multiple positions
Help wanted: Lenoir County Emergency Services: Quality Assurance Officer
Help wanted: Lenoir County Emergency Services: Quality Assurance Officer. Salary Range: $38,056 - $57,906
Lenoir County Public School moves to optional face covering in all facilities
The Lenoir County School Board held an emergency meeting on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 to discuss the face covering policy.
Local and state politicians discuss their mask mandate opinions
The City of Kinston has a current mask mandate requiring everyone to wear a mask inside of city buildings. Mayor Dontario Hardy said, "We will be taking the recommendations from the Governor's office and Secretary Kinsley's office here in the very near future."
Taking the Library to the Cleaners
Neuse Regional Libraries have made serving the literacy needs of our local residents a top priority, which has led to services such as our Literacy Without Barriers and Homework Help programs.
The Rickie Allen Pearson, Jr. Memorial Scholarship awarded
The Rickie Allen Pearson, Jr. Memorial Scholarship was recently awarded to Lenoir Community College Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) graduate Hailey Daniels, an officer with the Kinston Police Department.
Governor Roy Cooper selects Morgan Swinson to serve as District Court Judge
Governor Cooper appoints Morgan Swinson as District Court Judge for Judicial District 4, which includes Jones, Onslow, and Sampson counties. The Fourth Judicial District met in January to determine whose name would be submitted to serve in the remainder of Judge Sarah Seaton's term.
Help wanted: Lenoir County Health Department: Public Health Nurse I
Lenoir County Health Department: Public Health Nurse I. Salary range: $40,982 - $55,116
Connecting with Social Services resources at the Public Library
Housing. Food. Transportation. Employment. Mental health resources. These are just a few of the things that we sometimes take for granted as always being there, but are a major struggle for others to obtain. There are people each day at our public library looking for assistance with these basic needs, and sometimes it can be difficult for them to find the right resource.
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:
NCDOR issues update on opening of 2022 tax season
Tax law changes included in last year’s budget delayed the Department of Revenue’s (DOR) finalization of tax forms, updates for tax systems, and approval of tax preparation software. Accurately processing 2021 tax year returns and issuing refunds in timely manner is a priority for DOR.
Mike Parker: Freedom Classic pits Navy against Air Force this weekend
Historic Grainger Stadium will again host one of the fiercest battles of this year's baseball season as teams from the United States Naval Academy and the United States Air Force Academy face each other in a three-game competition for bragging rights. This year marks the 12th Freedom Classic baseball competition involving U.S. service academies.
Help wanted: waterBEST - Social/Clinical Research Assistant
Help wanted: waterBEST - Social/Clinical Research Assistant. Salary $20-$25hr depending on experience.
Help wanted: Lenoir County Department of Social Services - Social Worker III - Adult Services
Help wanted: Lenoir County Department of Social Services - Social Worker III - Adult Service
Cooking with Tammy: Is your chicken tired?
Chicken is a super healthy protein, but are there days you feel like you have eaten so much chicken you may just start clucking? Don’t give up on cooking chicken just change it up a bit. Here are some healthy ways to make your chicken dinners interesting. Here are some great easy and “lightened” up recipes for you to try!! Enjoy!!
Sheriff Ronnie Ingram Again Joins LCC’s Casino Night as Celebrity Dealer
Lenoir Community College is happy to welcome Lenoir County’s Sheriff Ronnie Ingram as a returning “celebrity dealer” to this year’s Casino Night, Feb. 25 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the Lenoir County Shrine Club. Tables open at 7 p.m.
Help wanted: Jones County Manager
Jones County seeks an innovative professional to join its team as County Manager. This position is appointed by the Board of Commissioners and works collaboratively with the Board to facilitate its vision and goals for the community.
1784 Cafe opened in Trenton
On February 5, 2022, the 1734 Cafe opened in Trenton. The cafe, owned by Andrea Eubank, features coffees, espresso, lattes and other beverages and breakfast, lunch, or munch menu. The 1734 Cafe is at 130 W. Jones Street, in Trenton.
Kinston Community Health Center is partnering with Fusion
This free program launches in Eastern North Carolina offering virtual wellness classes for women ages 18 and up with various ability levels. Classes are taught by certified and licensed professionals including cardio, chair exercise, dance, mindfulness, life coaching, strength, and yoga.
NCDOT seeking small disadvantaged businesses
Small, women-owned and disadvantaged business owners wanting to learn how to compete for state transportation contracts are invited to attend a free workshop Feb. 19 in Lenoir County.