Lenoir County Fairgrounds Jeep Affair posted the following on her Facebook Page: We are proud to announce the Lenoir County Fair Jeep Affair donated $1,000 to VFW of Kinston, NC and $1,000 to GI Joes of Kinston, NC. We truly appreciate our local Veterans
Greene Early College classmates and alumni(2019) completed their degrees at Appalachian State University.
Nineteen rural communities from across the state have been selected to participate in a unique new program to increase their capacity to plan, implement, and manage economic development programs and opportunities.
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.
Jimmy Donaldson, otherwise known as MrBeast, posted an update of his chocolate factory on TikTok.
The deadline for businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic to apply for Phase 2 of the Business Recovery Grant Program (BRG) is Wednesday, June 1. BRG will issue a one-time payment to eligible North Carolina businesses that suffered an economic loss of at least 20 percent during the pandemic. BRG is funded by the federal American Rescue Plan. The N.C. Department of Revenue is administering the program.
Brian Corey, director of testing and accountability for Lenoir County Public Schools, is winner of the 2022 Clyde Davis RAC 5 Testing Coordinator of the Year Award, an honor bestowed by his peers across a 19-county region in southeastern North Carolina.
“I am aware that there are many reports of dead fish along the banks of the Contentnea Creek in Snow Hill. I have seen them also.” Derek Burress - Greene County Commissioner
Hazardous traveling conditions today for the start of Memorial Day Weekend We can expect multiple rounds of scattered to numerous thunderstorms, some strong to severe, across much of eastern North Carolina beginning mid-morning through late tonight.
The risk of large hail appears lower. Additionally, the timing of strong to potentially severe thunderstorms now appears to stretch from mid-morning through tonight, with a couple of rounds of thunderstorms forecast.
Ramon Jones (far right), president of the Friends of the Library, is shown presenting the winning check to Penny Dawson from the recent Friends of the Library "I Love My Library" Raffle.
As North Carolinians start their summer voyages to beaches, lakes, rivers and pools this holiday weekend, officials at the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services offer suggestions to maximize the health benefits of swimming and other water-based activities while minimizing the risk of illness, injury and death. Everyone can play a role in preventing illnesses and injuries when they swim, play and relax in the water — this summer and year-round.
Kellan Bryant, principal of Kinston High School, recently completed a year-long program designed to build leadership skills and produce “distinguished” school leaders.
Calling all Lenoir County High School Seniors: Heading to college or the workforce? Here's an opportunity to share with the community how you can help Lenoir County through service.
Help wanted: Lenoir County Department of Social Services - Social Worker Supervisor III - Child Protective Services. Special Entry Salary Range: $49,933 - $63,918
There was a disturbance at the McDonalds located at 4194 W Vernon Avenue in Kinston that brought out members of the Kinston Police Department as seen in the video below. Council member Chris Suggs posted the following on Facebook: “There were NO SHOTS fired at the McDonalds on West Vernon. Very heated situation with guns being brandished and dangerously handled, but NO shots fired.”
Saturday, June 4, 2022, will be Booker T. Wiggins, Sr. Day in the City of Kinston, NC. This celebration of his 90th birthday and contributions to the Kinston community and surrounding areas includes a car parade, open to the community, on June 4th at 1:00 pm. On Sunday, June 5, 2022, at St. Paul United Holy Church on Tower Hill Road, immediately following the 11:00 am service, there will be a celebration dinner. Community members are invited to join the car parade which will be led by the Kinston Fire and Police Departments.
Our Going Local Grant aims to provide North Carolina students with valuable, real-world experiences and education directly related to North Carolina agriculture. These educators will be implementing agricultural projects in schools and classroom across the state!
