Congratulations to the following Northwest Elementary students.
South Lenoir High Second Semester Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following South Lenoir students.
Help wanted: City of Kinston - Occupational Health Nurse
Occupational Health Nurse
Starting salary: $78,686.40 Full-Time with Benefits!
Obituary: Gail Wells
Gail Wells, 72, was called to her Heavenly home on Thursday, June 16, 2022 peacefully at her home surrounded by family. A private memorial service was held graveside Friday, June 17, 2022 officiated by Pastor Chris Truett of Bethel Free Will Baptist Church. Garner Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Third time's a charm - Mayor and Council get the raise they "deserve"
The Kinston City Council passed the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget Tuesday evening. The budget included increased salaries for the mayor and the city council and funding to increase the hourly rate of part-time city employees. This was the third year in a row the council attempted to give themselves increased salaries. Council member Robbie Swinson voted against the increased mayor and council salaries both times it came for a vote Tuesday.
Grant to South Lenoir High’s FFA to expand animal science program
A grant award of $14,545 to South Lenoir High School’s FFA will bolster the school’s animal science curriculum and give students a real-world connection to a variety of livestock.
Father of three is motivated to complete his degree
Altwond Andrews of Kinston dropped out of high school before walking across the stage to earn his diploma, but years later he wanted to make good on a promise he made to his parents to return to school. And he did.
Reece Gardner: Help somebody today
Have you ever felt alone, even in a crowd? That is probably one of the most painful times to feel alone, when people all around us are busily involved with each other. Perhaps it might be a good idea to look around us for those who feel alone, and reach out to them.
Banks Elementary Fourth Nine Week Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following Banks Elementary students.
Contentnea-Savannah K-8 Fourth Nine Week Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following Contentnea-Savannah K-8 students.
Southwood Elementary Fourth Nine Week Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following Southwood Elementary students.
Lenoir County Sheriff's Office: Do you know this man?
Do you know this man? He is a suspect in a larceny of a weedeater and a case of roundup chemical from a Hugo area business.
Lenoir County Sheriff's Office seeks help in locating stolen ATV, identifying suspect
Can you help us find this stolen ATV and identify the suspect. The stolen ATV is a Honda Pioneer side by side. It has two seats.
LCC Aprenticeships spotlighted on My Carolina TV
Lenoir Community College's Apprenticeship program was in the spotlight on the My Carolina show in Raleigh. Dawn Kantz, Lenoir Community College's Associate Dean of Workforce Development and Amy Jones, Lenoir County Public Schools' Director of High School Education and Career Technical Education Programs, recently taped a segment on CBS 17's My Carolina TV show in Raleigh.
Ivey's Home and Garden announces new owners and renovation plans
Ivey’s Home & Garden of Kinston has announced a new ownership via a Facebook post. Located at 2418 Dobbs Farm road in Kinston, Ivey’s Home & Garden has been in Kinston for 20 years.
Lenoir County Learning Academy Fourth Nine Week Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following Lenoir County Learning Academy students.
North Lenoir High Second Semester Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following North Lenoir High School students.
Kinston High Second Semester Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following Kinston High School students.
Governor Cooper tests positive for COVID-19
Today, Governor Roy Cooper tested positive for COVID-19. The Governor is experiencing mild symptoms. He has begun taking Paxlovid, an oral antiviral pill to treat COVID-19. Governor Cooper is vaccinated against the virus and has received two booster shots.
Mike Parker: ‘Big Show’ next step on the Road to New York
On Saturday, May 14, auditions for the Road to New York Talent Competition opened at the Kinston High School Performing Arts Center. I asked Capt. Newborn how the auditions went.