A section of N.C 903 in Lenoir County is scheduled to close for two days this week while N.C. Department of Transportation maintenance crews replace a pipe.
Ivey, Pate, and Avery to be honored with field dedication at Fairfield Park
Mr. George Ivey , Mr. Thurman Pate, and Mr. Ed Avery will be honored tonight at a field dedication ceremony at Fairfield Park.
Largest whole hog cook off in the world brings thousands of people downtown
The largest whole hog cook off in the world will bring thousands of people to downtown Kinston to experience good old-fashioned BBQ. The BBQ Fest on the Neuse will be held this weekend.
Local area impacted by ground beef recall
Lakeside Refrigerated Services, a Swedesboro, N.J. establishment, is recalling approximately 120,872 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O103, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
Dennis Ray King, born December 19, 1947, went to be with his Lord and Savior April 30, 2022 at the Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. Funeral Services will be held from the Pink Hill Funeral Home Monday May 2, 2022 at 7:00 pm with a Visitation to follow the Service. Interment will be at 11:00 am Tuesday May 3, 2022 at Pinelawn Memorial Park, Kinston.
Grantsboro-Spencer Paul Schoen, age 32, of Pamlico County, NC, unexpectedly went to be with our Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 28, 2022.. A celebration of life service will be held Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at Rouse Funeral Home, 108 N. Caswell Street, LaGrange, NC 28551. Visitation will be immediately before at 1:00 p.m. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rousefh.com.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following corporations were filed with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
NC awarded grant to transition to 9-8-8 Suicide Prevention Lifeline number this summer
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced it has been awarded $3.3 million to expand support for people in mental health crisis.
North Carolina's March county and area employment figures released
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in 85 of North Carolina’s counties in March, increased in three, and remained unchanged in 12. Hyde County had the highest unemployment rate at 8.7 percent while Orange County had the lowest at 2.4 percent.
Mike Parker: Should the state involve itself more in homeschools?
I recently read an article in the Kinston Free Press entitled “NC homeschool families have little oversight. Many want to keep it that way” by Brian Gordon of the USA Today network. One of the experts cited in the story, Duke Law Professor Jane Wettach, wrote in a 2020 report on the state’s homeschooling law:
Obituary: Ronnie Moye
La Grange - Ronald Wiggins Moye or “Ronnie”, as his friends and family knew him, passed away in Goldsboro on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at the age of 68. A graveside service will be held at Fairview Cemetery on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Brad Mitchell officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.
Major Motor Vehicle Collision Closes Hwy 70 in Kinston
Emergency responders are on scene of a major vehicle accident at 600 W New Bern Rd (Hwy70). One vehicle is overturned with a patient entrapped and power lines are down. Hwy 70 is closed in both directions from Hwy 11/55 to US 258 S. Responding units include Southwood and City Of Kinston Fire Departments, Lenoir County EMS, and NCSHP. Vidant EastCare has also been called to land on scene.
Hwy 70 will be closed for an undetermined amount of time.
Maysville captures rural & small town innovation award
The North Carolina League of Municipalities Local Leadership Foundation announced Wednesday the winners of its 2022 Annual Awards program. The Town of Maysville was recognized for its recent creation of the Maysville Marketplace on the Town’s Main Street.
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.
First annual Pink Hill and Fire Department Spring Festival coming in May
On May 21, 2022, there will be the first annual Pink Hill and Fire Department Spring Festival from 10:00 am through 3:00 pm.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Cooking with Tammy: Sweetheart or Pointed Head Cabbage
Have you seen the pointed looking cabbage at local produce stand and farmers markets, If not, check out the interesting vegetable at the Farmer’s Market. Pointed, hearted or sweetheart cabbage as it is sometimes known is a type of green cabbage with green leaves and a pointed head.
Farmers Market update for April 30, 2022
Market open between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm Tuesday and Saturday
House Majority Leader Bell hosts key state officials to survey flood-prone areas
House Majority Leader John Bell (R-Wayne) welcomed N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) Secretary Elizabeth Biser to Goldsboro on Wednesday to see firsthand flood-prone areas along Stoney Creek and hear directly from property owners impacted by chronic flooding.
District middle grades director a finalist for state admin award
Christel Carlyle, director of middle school education for Lenoir County Public Schools, has been chosen as a state finalist for the Administrator of the Year award presented by the North Carolina Association for Scholastic Activities and will have a role in the upcoming NCASA Showcase, where a range of outstanding educators are recognized.