Dianne Potter Tyndall left this earthly estate on May 16, 2022. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at the Howard Family Cemetery, Hwy 258, Kinston.
Pipes Plus Plumbing Supply announces new location
Pipes Plus Plumbing Supply posted the following message on their Facebook Page. WE HAVE MOVED. We are now located at 2580 Hwy 11/55 South, just down the street from the Jackson Heights Piggly Wiggly. Currently our phone lines are down and we are closed as we finish our last bit of transition. But please come see our new store and inventory Wednesday May 18th.
Caitlyn McCarter Initiated into Omicron Delta Kappa
Caitlyn McCarter, a native of Kinston, was recently initiated into the East Carolina University Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society. The Society welcomed 1,971 new initiates from 78 universities during April 2022.
Jeffrey Darden Price April 9, 1958 - May 1, 2022
It is with great rejoicing, yet with a hole in our hearts, that we share the passing of husband, father, and friend, Jeffrey Darden Price 64 of Goldsboro. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 12:00 noon on Friday, May 27, 2022 at St. Mary Roman Catholic Church with Father Roch T. Drozdzik officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the Mass in the church narthex. Interment will follow the visitation at 2:00 pm at the Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery with military honors.
Former Kinston Mayor Johnnie Moseley passed away over the weekend
On May 14, 2022, former Kinston Mayor Johnnie Moseley passed away at the age of 79. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time according to Mills Funeral Home.
Moseley served two terms as Mayor from 1997 to 2005 and was the first African American in that role. He served as mayor during the devastating effects of Hurricane Floyd and during the West Pharmaceutical explosion. He also was on Kinston City Council from 1985 to 1997 before becoming mayor.
The city’s water reclamation facility is named the Johnnie Moseley Regional Water Reclamation Facility because of his work post-Hurricane Floyd to build a facility out of the flood zone.
The family will receive visitors from 6-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at Howard-Carter Funeral Home and other times at the home of her daughter.
Graveside service will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, May 19, 2022 at Pinelawn Memorial Park with the Reverend Allen Ham officiating.
Mike Parker: 'Message in Music' hits the stage at Funk Festival
From 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, the Kinston Music Park will offer fun and Funk as the African American Heritage Commission of Kinston and Lenoir County hosts its fifth edition of the Funk Festival. The park is located at Spring Hill and South Queen Street in Kinston. The Community Council for the Arts, Visit Kinston, and the North Carolina Arts Council also support this event.
Megan Hicks of La Grange named to President's List at Cumberlands
Congratulations to Megan Hicks of La Grange, NC (28551), on making the President's List for Spring 2022!
Two Blue Devils pursue athletics at college level
South Lenoir High School posted the following on their Facebook Page. It's a beautiful day for two more Blue Devils who have chosen to pursue their athletic endeavors at the college level.
GEC Alumni completes another milestone
Abigail Reyes, a 2019 Greene Early College alumni, graduated from University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, on May 8, 2022. Ms. Reyes received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Women and Gender Studies. While at GEC, she earned the honor of 2019 Salutatorian of her class.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Former NC Rep. and County Chairman George Graham passes
According to multiple sources, former NC House Representative and Lenoir County Chairman George Graham has passed away. Graham was born on February 16, 1949. He was 73. Graham served as a member of the NC House from 2013 through 2018 and served the citizens of Lenoir County for over 30 years on the board of commissioners.
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. On Fridays, these students are presented with an award from the counselor, Mrs. McLawhorn, and are congratulated for their hard work. Below are Snow Hill Primary's last Terrific Kids!
Lenoir County building permits
The following building permits were issued in Lenoir County:
Parrott art students nationally recognized
Local students Caroline Keenan and Holland Killinger recently learned their art work has been selected for a national virtual exhibition sponsored by the renowned Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida.
Letter to the Editor: Billy Davis, candidate for District 1 School Board
Primary day is almost here. I just want to take time and thank everyone for their support that they have shown me in the past the present and hopefully future.
Local teen strives to break hygiene stigmas with Hope and Help campaign
A local teen is collecting hygiene products for the young girls in her community to help alleviate the embarrassment of requesting them.
Associate superintendent, executive assistant to superintendent win top employee awards
Two women who, in their own way, help guide the workings of Lenoir County Public Schools are 2022 winners of the annual awards presented by the LCPS chapter of the N.C. Association of Educational Office Professionals.
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.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Cucumbers, Fruit or Vegetable, Does it Matter?
Fruit or a vegetable? Technically the cucumber is a fruit because it contains the seeds to reproduce, but typically cucumbers are grouped and grown with veggies due to their use. But if you are a cucumber lover does it really matter? Cucumbers may not boast having the highest nutritional value of some other fruits and vegetables but it still has many of it’s own merits! Check it out!