The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Kindergarten, pre-school registration set to begin March 28 in Lenoir County
Early registration for entering pre-school and kindergarten students in Lenoir County for the 2022-2023 school year will be held March 28-April 1 at all LCPS elementary schools during regular school hours.
Maysville Public Library prepares to be updated
Jones County Public Libraries made the following announcement on their Facebook page: The Maysville Public Library is getting an update! Stay connected to see the upgrades we're making and the final reveal.
Evelyn’s Boutique will open on March 17, 2022
Evelyn’s Boutique announced on their Facebook page that they are reopening.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
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.
Help Wanted: LCDSS Social Worker III - Adult Services
Help Wanted: LCDSS Social Worker III - Adult Services, Social Worker III - Adult Services, Salary Range: $34,477 - $52,460
Help Wanted: Lenoir County Department of Social Services - Social Worker III - Links
Help Wanted: Lenoir County Department of Social Services - Social Worker III - Links, Special Entry Salary Range: $43,056 - $52,460
Kinston High Sophomore Gabrielle Smith named Miss Neuse 2022
Kinston High Sophomore Gabrielle Smith was named Miss Neuse 2022 on Saturday evening. The scholarship pageant sponsored by Hugo Fire and Rescue was held in front of a packed Kinston Lenoir County Performing Arts Center crowd. Runner-ups and other award winners are listed here.
Obituary: William Lyman Edwards, Jr.
William Lyman Edwards, Jr. 83, of Grifton, passed away on March 5, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. with the funeral service beginning at 2:00 P.M. at Howard-Carter Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park.
Greene County Students participate in Read Across America Day
On Wednesday, March 2, 2022, students at Snow Hill Primary, Greene County Pre-K Center and Greene County Middle School participated in Read Across America Day in celebration of Dr. Suess’ birthday and to inspire people to read.
Masks to become optional in state agencies starting March 7
Based on improving trends with COVID-19, masks will become optional in most state agencies and facilities beginning March 7. This coincides with updates to guidance from state health officials based on the emerging science and evidence to best protect North Carolinians.
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.
2022 candidate update for Jones County
The statewide primary is Tuesday, May 17, 2022. During this election, voters can choose which candidates they prefer to be on the general election ballot in November. The candidate filing period ended at 12:00 pm on March 4, 2022.
2022 Election candidate update for Greene County
The statewide primary is Tuesday, May 17, 2022. During this election, voters can choose which candidates they prefer to be on the general election ballot in November. The candidate filing period ended at 12:00 pm on March 4, 2022.
2022 Election candidate update for Lenoir County
The statewide primary is Tuesday, May 17, 2022. During this election, voters can choose which candidates they prefer to be on the general election ballot in November. The candidate filing period ended at 12:00 pm on March 4, 2022.
Procession for La Grange Town Council member and former Fire Chief David "Pumper" Holmes
Procession for La Grange Town Council member and former Fire Chief David "Pumper" Holmes.
Lenoir Community College-Jones County Campus announces Barber Program
Lenoir Community College-Jones County Campus Barber Program is now open. Start date for this class will be 21 March @9am. Classes will be held everyday Monday-Friday from 9am-6pm.
Woodington back on track with Battle of the Books win
A team of readers from Woodington Middle School won four of its six head-to-head matchups with teams from LCPS’s three other middle schools to earn another first-place finish in the district’s annual Middle School Battle of the Books.
Wood Ducks Individual Tickets On Sale March 15
Amid the current lockout between Major League Baseball owners and the Major League Players Association, the Down East Wood Ducks today confirmed that their 2022 season will begin on time as scheduled on April 12 at Grainger Stadium, regardless of the status of the Major League labor dispute. Tickets are now for sale.