Come visit us at the Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library for our book sale! The sale will run from Wednesday, March 9th through Saturday, March 12th.
Janet Westbrook Frantz January 8, 1933 – March 6, 2022 La Grange- Janet Westbrook Frantz, 89, fell asleep on this earth to awaken in the arms of Jesus on Sunday, March 6, 2022.
Gas prices highest ever on record
North Carolina has reached an all time high with the price of gas due to inflation and the Russian-Ukraine conflict. According to AAA, the national average has not been this high since July 2008 and could increase further over the next week.
KPD: Do you know these suspects?
The Kinston Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance with helping identify the subjects pictured. These individuals were involved with passing a counterfeit bill at Walgreens located at 4003 W. Vernon Ave.
John Hood: Why Numbers Matter in Political Debate
I promise I’m no math geek. So why do my columns about North Carolina politics and public policy so often feature rankings, economic data, or other statistics?
House Republicans Call on Governor to End COVID-19 State of Emergency
With the two-year anniversary of Gov. Cooper’s COVID-19 state of emergency declaration this Thursday, March 10th, the entire House Republican Caucus today sent a letter organized by Majority Leader John Bell to the Governor calling on him to end his emergency order and allow the state to move forward.
Governor Cooper reminds North Carolinians to prepare for severe weather
Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed March 6-12 as Severe Weather Preparedness Week and is urging North Carolinians to prepare for severe weather that’s common during spring months.
Help wanted: Lenoir Community College - Office Assistant – Human Resources (Part-time)
Help wanted: Lenoir Community College - Office Assistant – Human Resources (Part-time). Salary: $15.00 per hour
Greene County Commissioners name Sasser as interim sheriff
The Greene County Board of Commissioners voted to select Matt Sasser as the interim sheriff until the upcoming election in November. Sasser replaces Sheriff Lemmie Smith.
2022 Lenoir County build update and fundraiser
The Habitat for Humanity of Goldsboro-Wayne has issued a progress update on the 2022 Lenoir County Build. It is the first habitat house being built in Lenoir County in a number of years. The walls are up and the tresses will be set up on the house the week of March 7, 2022. There will be a fundraiser on St. Patrick’s Day at Mother Earth Brewery.
Lenoir County land transfers
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.