Lenoir County Notice of Public Hearing - Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Manager’s Recommended Budget
NWS: Severe Weather Threat Today
According to the National Weather Service we have a severe weather threat today.
Greene County releases proposed fiscal year 2022-23 budget
The Board of Commissioners continues to lead Greene County government in a very positive direction through progressive programs and vision. The budget reflects the goals of the Board of Commissioners and addresses the needs of the citizens of Greene County.
2022 statewide Primary Results
Listed below are the 2022 Primary Election results.
SNHU Announces 2022 President's List
It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Winter 2022 President's List. Congratulations to Austin Hudler of Deep Run and Quanesha Winn of La Grange.
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.
NWS: Severe Weather Threat Thursday
Severe weather threat Thursday
Cash unseats Davis in 2022 Primary for Lenoir County Board of Education
Michelle Cash (R) defeated incumbent Billy Davis (R) in the 2022 Primary Election for a seat on the Lenoir County Board of Education for District One. Cash won 58.26% of the votes from the five reporting precincts. While Davis beat Cash in Absentee By-Mail, Cash had more votes on Election Day and during early voting. “I am very excited and ready to make positive changes,” said Cash.
Reece Gardner: Setting a good example for others
Let's talk today about setting a good example for others. Over the years I have had the opportunity to hear multitudes of presentations, and many of them highlighted that truth.
Strong apprehended and charged for attempted murder of 17 year old
On Tuesday, May 17th, 2022, members of the Kinston Police Department were able to apprehend and charge Jameon Strong, 21, of Kinston N.C. for his involvement in the attempted murder of the 17 year old male victim from Friday’s shooting incident.
2022 Primary Lenoir, Jones, and Greene Counties local results
Here are the results of the local races for Lenoir, Jones, and Greene Counties.
flyExclusive partners with AeroAngel bringing sick child to life saving treatment
Local business flyExclusive has partnered with AeroAngel.org to help bring a little boy named Leonidas (Leo) Gonzalez, the life saving treatments he needed. Leo can’t fly commercial because of immunity concerns and will travel to Duke on a luxurious jet through flyExclusive. “AeroAngel is grateful for the combined efforts of all those at flyExclusive who have contributed toward making private flights like Leo’s possible,” said Brit Baillargeon, Director of Special Projects with AeroAngel. “Our partnership with AeroAngel has been such a fulfilling opportunity for the entire flyExclusive family,” said Roddie Hoyle, Director of Sales at flyExclusive.
Is Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory coming to Kinston?
Earlier this month, Jimmy Donaldson, otherwise known as MrBeast, posted images and videos on Twitter depicting a recreation of Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory. Donaldson, is known on YouTube as a creator who specializes in expensive stunts. MrBeast was named one of the 10 highest-paid YouTubers of 2020.
Early College team vying for spot in finals of National Personal Finance Challenge
With two preliminary round wins, a team of four rising juniors from Lenoir County Early College High School have earned the right to compete for a spot in the finals of the National Personal Finance Challenge, one of only two teams in the state and 24 in the nation still in the running.
Greene County Sheriff's Office providing security checks
The Greene County Sheriff's Office announced on their Facebook page that Greene County citizens can contact the Sheriff’s Office to schedule home security checks.
Obituary: Dianne Potter Tyndall
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.