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Student named LCC's Dallas Herring award recipient
Lenoir Community College student Jazmyne Pearson of Kinston has been named Lenoir Community College’s Dallas Herring Award recipient for 2022. The Dallas Herring Award was established by the North Carolina Community College System to honor the late Dr. Dallas Herring, one of the state’s earliest advocates of community colleges. The award is bestowed annually upon a student who best embodies Dr. Herring’s philosophy of “taking people where they are and carrying them as far as they can go.”
Retired teachers turn tutors to help students catch up
Not long after the luncheon celebrating Twanna Fisher Warren’s retirement from the classroom, her principal at Northeast Elementary School began talking to her about coming back to work part-time as a special kind of tutor.
Help wanted: City of Kinston Firefighter
Help wanted: City of Kinston Firefighter:
Escaped piglet safely returned to saloon
Stanley Saloon owner Travis Stanley Harper’s piglet named Dale Oinkhardt Jr. escaped this morning. After a few hours of freedom, the piglet returned home.
Obituary: Jerry Lewis
Kinston- Jerry Lewis, 78, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022. The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 12, 2022, from 5pm to 7pm at Edwards Funeral Home.
Chris Suggs: Let's talk about money
Although there hasn’t been any public discussion regarding it, once again, there is an increase in pay for the mayor and members of the council being proposed in this year’s budget. This isn’t to say that the increase isn’t justified, my concern is that once again potentially controversial items are being presented in the budget that haven’t been formally discussed. Whether it’s the more than $100 million annual operating budget for the city, or a $6.3 million allocation from the federal government, each line item deserves thorough inspection and candid conversations about how they align with our priorities — especially one that has proven time and time again to ruffle feathers.
I’ve expressed my desire with the mayor and members of the council for us to have dedicated meeting time to talk about our city budget and finances, but aside from Councilwoman Felicia Solomon, the other members of our board haven’t shared that desire.
GEC Alumni Continues Education Pursuits
Makayla Parks, a 2017 Greene Early College graduate, has reached another academic milestone in her life’s journey. Completing her four- year degree from NCA&T of Greensboro in 2020, she enrolled in East Carolina’s school counseling education master’s program
Reece Gardner: Come on in, the coast is clear
It has amused me over the years to see signs prominently posted on building entrances reading, "This is a Gun Free Zone," or "No weapons of any kind allowed on these premises." You may recall the "No Gun Zone" sign prominently posted a few years ago at the entrance to a school in Lakeland, Florida, which made it a clear target for a young man with a demented mind hearing Satan telling him to kill people.
LCC SGA President named LCC's Governor Robert Scott Leadership Award recipient
Lenoir Community College Student Government Association President Kaley Smith of Farmville has been named the Governor Robert Scott Leadership Award recipient, one of the Great 58 in the North Carolina Community College System.
Public Notice: House Auction by South Lenoir High School Carpentry Program on Saturday, May 21 at 9:00 am
House Auction by South Lenoir High School Carpentry Program on Saturday, May 21 at 9:00 am. The house can be viewed by appointment at South Lenoir High School, 3355 Old Hwy. 11, Deep Run. Contact Mr. Frank Emory at 252-568-6161 or cell 252-560-3025.
Help wanted: Lenoir County Tax Department - Tax Assistant II
Help wanted: Lenoir County Tax Department - Tax Assistant II. Salary Range: $24,400 - $37,127
Public Notice: 2022-2023 Proposed Tourism Development Authority Budget
Notice is hereby given that the Kinston-Lenoir County Tourism Development Authority will hold a Public Hearing at 1:50 pm on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at the Lenoir County Visitors and Information Center, 101 East New Bern Road, Kinston, NC 28504.
Perry and Humphrey react to anticipated revised General Fund $1.9 billion surplus
The state of North Carolina is projecting an increase of $1.9 billion over previous estimates. Neuse News reached out to NC Senate Majority Whip Jim Perry and NC Representative Chris Humphrey for their response to the revised General Fund revenue forecast.
Jones County Regional Water System announces periods of low pressure and outages
Jones County Regional Water System announces periods of low pressure and outages on and near Ten Mile Fork Road including all side roads from 1539 Ten Mile Fork Road to Claude Banks Road.
John Hood: Let’s Try Grownups This Time
With only a few days left to cast ballots in the 2022 primaries, most North Carolinians are worried and frustrated. Many are furious. Some 62% of voters responding to a recent High Point University poll said the country had “gotten pretty seriously off on the wrong track.”
LCPS educators among first in state to complete Rethink Education training
Seven LCPS educators whose work helps ensure the quality of the district’s standard-setting digital learning initiative have earned their Rethink Education Facilitator Badge from the N.C. Department of Instruction as members of the initial cohort trained to become experts in how to use new statewide blended learning models that add online learning to existing classroom teaching.
Construction of new traffic pattern to begin in Lenoir County
Construction of a new traffic pattern on U.S. 70 in Lenoir County at the intersection with Maready Tire and Kennedy Home Road started on Monday.
Lenoir County births
Birth certificate records obtained from the Lenoir County Register of Deeds database list the mother's maiden name. In some cases only one parent is listed:
Got to Be NC Festival welcomes guests back May 20-22
The Got to Be NC Festival marks its eagerly awaited return to the fairgrounds May 20-22 following a two-year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Antique tractors, a barbecue buffet fundraiser on May 21, North Carolina food products, rides, games, livestock, kids’ activities, music and entertainment will welcome guests back.