The Greene County Board of Commissioners proudly proclaims the month of May, as Drug Court Month in Greene County.
Public Notice: LCPS - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Project is presently being amended
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA-Part B, Public Law 108.446) Project is presently being amended. The Project describes the special education programs that Lenoir County Public Schools proposes for Federal funding for the 2022-2023 School Year. Interested persons are encouraged to review amendments to the Project and make comments concerning the implementation of special education under this Federal Program.
Help wanted: Westminster United Methodist Church in Kinston - Director of Children and Student Ministries
Westminster United Methodist Church in Kinston, NC seeks a Director of Children and Student Ministries
Early College High School kicks off LCPS commencements Wednesday
Graduation season for Lenoir County Public Schools gets underway Wednesday when 44 members of the Class of 2022 at Lenoir County Early College High School receive their high school diplomas. The next night, 40 of them will be awarded associate degrees or certificates from Lenoir Community College.
LCC announces commencement speaker, Greg Lassiter
Lenoir Community College will hold its sixtieth commencement at 7 p.m. May 5 in the Student Center with Greg Lassiter as the guest speaker. Admission to the ceremony is by ticket only as seating is limited. More than 400 graduates are eligible to receive degrees.
NCDOT: Lenoir County Road Requires New Drainage Pipe
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.