The first reported case of COVID-19 in Jones County was April 7, 2020. Today, we are pleased to announce that there are ZERO reported cases of COVID-19.
Jones County 2022 Countywide Revaluation
Important information regarding the revaluation notices real property owners should have received in the mail over the past few days.
Watch for Me NC Announces 2022 Partners, including Kinston
Twenty-two communities will soon benefit from participation in Watch for Me NC, a comprehensive pedestrian and bicycle safety program aimed at reducing bicycle and pedestrian crashes and fatalities in North Carolina.
Evelyn Coleman: Walk In Integrity
Just do what's right, not necessarily what's easy. Replace rapacity with a generous spirit. The old saying is true: "You cannot take it with you when you die."
Public Notice: Notice for children with disabilities in private/parentally-placed and home schools
Notice for children with disabilities in private/parentally-placed and home schools
Help wanted: Kinston Housing Authority - Accounting Technician
Kinston Housing Authority - Accounting Technician. Starting Salary: $31,574.40
Public Notice: Private Schools Equitable Services Meeting
Lenoir County Public Schools will have a meeting on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 4:00 p.m.
South Lenoir senior’s plan to teach gets boost with scholarship to ECU
Isabelle Vernon had harbored a desire to be a school teacher since she was in the eighth grade, but when the South Lenoir High School senior got the call – literally got the call – she hung up by accident.
Hawk's nest closed after seven years
Hawk’s Nest owner Judy Johnson posted the following on Facebook to announce the closing of the restaurant Hawk’s Nest located at 100 S Queen Street in Kinston.
Parrott sophomores win Governor’s School audition
Two Parrott Academy sophomores have been accepted into the NC Governor’s School in dance after completing applications and submitting audition videos.
Lenoir County Sheriff Narcotics Unit makes La Grange drug arrest
On March 11, 2022, James Keith HILL of LaGrange, North Carolina was arrested, pursuant to a narcotics investigation conducted by the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit.
First in their division: Kinston High Competes in the regional NC Science and Engineering Fair
Three groups from Kinston High went and competed in the Regional NC Science and Engineering Fair. All three groups placed 1st in their division.
Greene County Schools appoints Frank Creech as new superintendent
With a unanimous vote, The Greene County Board of Education selected Dr. Frank Creech as the next superintendent at their meeting this evening. An experienced education leader, Dr. Creech will succeed outgoing superintendent, Dr. Patrick Miller, and will assume responsibilities on July 1, 2022.
Help wanted: Lenoir County Health Department - Medical Lab Technicians
Help wanted: Lenoir County Health Department - Medical Lab Technicians. Salary Range: $39,982 - $59,354
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
82nd Annual Coastal Plains Junior Livestock Show and Sale
The 82nd Coastal Plains Junior Livestock Show and Sale is right around the corner, and we want to invite everyone to join us on April 18th and 19th at the Lenoir County Livestock Arena.
Public Notice: Notice for children with disabilities in private/parentally-placed and home schools
Notice for children with disabilities in private/parentally-placed and home schools
Mike Parker: Manufacturing explosion bodes well for Kinston and Lenoir County
But one particular printed news release caught my attention. That release announced that West Pharmaceutical Services will invest more than $70 million to expand its Kinston facility. I recalled that Amazon is also coming to Kinston and that Master Brand Cabinets also committed to expanding its facility and workforce in our area.
Help wanted: LCC - Assistant Registrar
Help wanted: LCC - Assistant Registrar