Candidate filing for the 2022 statewide primary and rescheduled municipal elections resumed at 8 a.m. Thursday, February 24, and will run through noon March 4, 2022. List is updated as of February 28, 2022 at 11:00 am.
Jackie Rogers officially filed for Lenoir County Sheriff
Jackie Rogers filed to be a candidate for Lenoir County Sheriff on February 24, 2022.
Help wanted: Chief of Police, Town of Snow Hill
Help wanted: Chief of Police, Town of Snow Hill.
McNairys Donate $1 Million to LCC - Library renamed the Leigh and John McNairy Library
Leigh and John McNairy have always been champions of education and have supported Lenoir Community College since its early beginning. Most recently, the McNairys have donated $1 million to the LCC Foundation in support of students’ education for generations to come.
Obituary: Danny William Moye
Danny William Moye, 70, passed away Thursday afternoon at UNC Lenoir surrounded by the love of his family. A celebration of life will take place on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 6 pm in the chapel of Rouse Funeral Home with the Rev Dr Randy Spaugh officiating. Visitation will follow the service. A private graveside will be held with the family at a later date.
Rachel C. Turner announces candidacy for Lenoir County Clerk of Court
Rachel C. Turner has announced her candidacy for election for Lenoir County Clerk of Court. Turner was born and raised in Kinston and began working at the Lenoir County Clerk of Court's office in 2011 as a Deputy Clerk in the criminal division. In the 2022 Election, Turner will be running her campaign as an Independent Candidate and will need to gather approximately 1500 signatures to be placed on the November 8th ballot.
Miss Neuse Scholarship Pageant is celebrating 43 years
The 2022 Miss Neuse Scholarship Pageant sponsored by Hugo Fire and Rescue will be held March 5th, 2022 at Kinston Lenoir County Performing Arts Center beginning at 7:00 p.m. Doors will open at 6 and Program will begin at 7. Tickets may be purchased from any contestant.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Mike Parker: Friday Preview and Free Saturday kick-off Phase III exhibits
On March 11, the CSS Neuse Civil War Interpretive Center will unveil the final phase of permanent exhibits. Entitled "The Civil War in Eastern North Carolina," these Phase III exhibits will showcase a variety of aspects of the Civil War, including causes, military engagements and personalities, and the involvement of women and African Americans during the conflict.
Help wanted: Chief of Police, Town of Snow Hill
Help wanted: Chief of Police, Town of Snow Hill.
Help wanted: LCC - Veterans Representative/FA Counselor
Help wanted: LCC - Veterans Representative/FA Counselor. $31,200-$36,000 annually
Obituary: Glenwood Wooten Waters
Glenwood Wooten Waters of Kinston, passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022, at Vidant Inpatient Hospice in Greenville, NC. A funeral service will be held on Monday, February 28, 2022 at 6:00 PM in the chapel at Howard-Carter Funeral Home with visitation to follow. Interment will be held on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Evergreen Cemetery in Grifton, NC. The family is requiring all in attendance to wear a mask.
Obituary: Aaron Mason King
Seven Springs - Aaron Mason King, 59, passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022 at UNC Lenoir Health Care. Born in Wayne County on September 2, 1962, he was the son of the late Arthur Henry and Norma Jean Davis King. The family will receive friends from 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. on Monday, February 28, 2022 in the parlor of Saint Paul United Methodist Church. A service to celebrate Aaron’s life will be held at 4:00 p.m. in the sanctuary with Rev. James H. Harry and Rev. Phyllis Vail officiating. Interment will be held in a private setting for the family at Pinelawn Memorial Park in Kinston.
Obituary: Robert (Bobby) Allen Groff
Robert Allen Groff (Bobby), 69, of Pink Hill, went to be with his Lord and Savior on 2/24/22, at home surrounded by his loving family. Graveside services will be held at Pinelawn Memorial Park on 3/1/22 at 11am.
Dan Perry: Joe Biden’s Performance as President
Americans for Constitutional Liberty, Inc. DBA The Conservative Caucus is circulating throughout America a “National Survey of 1,000,000 Voters on Joe Biden’s Performance as President and Your Opinion of Today’s Democratic Party.”
John Bell files for re-election
House Majority Leader John Bell (R-Wayne) officially filed for re-election to continue representing House District 10, which will now only include a larger portion of Wayne County following redistricting. The district previously comprised of Greene County and portions of Johnston and Wayne counties.
Snow HIll 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. On Fridays, these students are presented with an award from the counselor, Mrs. McLawhorn, and are congratulated for their hard work. Below are Snow Hill Primary's last Terrific Kids!
Lenoir County building permits
The following building permits were issued in Lenoir County.
Help wanted: Chief of Police, Town of Snow Hill
Help wanted: Chief of Police, Town of Snow Hill.
Help wanted: LCC - Veterans Representative/FA Counselor
Help wanted: LCC - Veterans Representative/FA Counselor. $31,200-$36,000 annually