August is Preparedness Month in North Carolina and Governor Roy Cooper is encouraging individuals, families, schools and businesses to review their emergency plans and update their emergency supply kits.
John Hood: How to read this column
One of the consequences of writing a syndicated column on politics and public policy for more than a quarter of a century is that I am constantly told what I think and why I think it.
Motor vehicle collision involving an 18- wheeler on the Hwy 70 Neuse River bridge
Just before 0830 this morning, Lenoir County 911 received a call reporting an MVC involving an 18- wheeler on the Hwy 70 Neuse River bridge. Fire department personnel arrived on scene to find an 18-wheel fuel tanker resting on the top rail of the river bridge.
Governor Cooper and nine current and former Governors submit Amicus Brief in support of fair and equitable college admissions
Governor Roy Cooper along with current Governor John Bel Edwards (LA) and former Governors Mike Easley (NC), Bev Perdue (NC), Jim Hunt (NC), Jim Hodges (SC), Richard Riley (SC), Ray Mabus (MS), Roy Barnes (GA), and Terry McAuliffe (VA) submitted an amicus brief in support of UNC (the University of North Carolina) in the United States Supreme Court cases challenging the consideration of race in college admissions at UNC and Harvard.
LCC Practical Nursing Pinning held
Lenoir Community College Health Sciences Department recently held its pinning ceremony for Practical Nursing graduates
Students team up with businesses to find solutions to real-life issues
The folks from the front office of the Down East Wood Duck, Kinston’s minor league baseball team, got the pitch they were looking for from LCPS students whose summer school assignment was to find solutions to problems identified by local businesses.
Reece Gardner: Reflect on things that really matter
With all the rancor and bitterness in our world today (Recession, Border Crisis, crime, Etc.), it would probably help if we stepped back a minute and reflected on things that REALLY matter in this world. To do that I want to re-visit and expand on a Column I wrote several years ago about Kevin Schull's experience.
KPD responds to report of stolen motor vehicle, juveniles arrested
Over the past several weeks the Kinston Police Department has seen an increase in automotive thefts occurring in the city. On Saturday, July 30, 2022, at approximately 11 p.m. Kinston Police Officers responded to the report of a stolen motor vehicle in the area of Highway 70 East.
Pink Hill Public Library’s Back to School Bash and other free programs for all ages
The past year has seen many changes at the Etta Jones Turner Public Library (Pink Hill Public Library) and we look forward to continued growth, both in our library and throughout the community. Through our programs and outreach, we hope you’ll join us as we offer new and exciting opportunities for our patrons.
Cornhole Tournament at Grainger Stadium
The Wood Ducks announced that they will be hosting the Cornhole Classic on Saturday, September 17th at Grainger Stadium, sponsored by Brooks Poole, Realtor. Gates open at 10 am with the event starting at 11 am. It is a “rounder format” with American Cornhole League Rules. After pool play teams will be broken up into three brackets with cash prizes for the top three teams in each bracket!
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Help wanted: Lenoir County Health Department - Public Health Nurse II - Family Planning
Lenoir County Health Department - Public Health Nurse II - Family Planning - Special Entry Salary Range: $46,458 - $64,038
Help wanted: Lenoir County Landfill/Solid Waste - Scale House Operator
Help wanted: Lenoir County Landfill/Solid Waste - Scale House Operator. Salary range: $26,984 - $41,059
Students team up with businesses to find solutions to real-life issues
The folks from the front office of the Down East Wood Ducks, Kinston’s minor league baseball team, got the pitch they were looking for from LCPS students whose summer school assignment was to find solutions to problems identified by local businesses.
Mike Parker: Time to support ‘Wings Over the Neuse’ once again
I was not part of the CSS Neuse Foundation Board when the first “Wings Over the Neuse” fundraiser occurred. In 2009, board members decided to do something special to raise funds needed to place a monument for Alton “Doc” Stapleford to recognize and honor all the work and supervision he provided during the construction of the CSS Neuse II. That fundraiser proved successful. The next time you visit the Neuse II, check out the memorial honoring Alton.
Help Wanted: NCWorks Career Coach-Lenoir County
NCWorks Career Coach-Lenoir County
Eastpointe helps train Wayne County first responders to better serve citizens with behavioral health challenges
On July 21, Eastpointe and its community partners completed Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training for 22 first responders, including 18 from Wayne County. The training was held at Wayne Community College.
KPD partners with Down East Wood Ducks for National Night Out
KPD partners with Down East Wood Ducks for National Night Out
Kristy Bock: When to think, when to pray, when to plan, when to do
2022 feels like it’s the year of violence for the small southern city I live in. As the world argues about inflation and gas prices, residents of the city of Kinston are being shot. The profound grief felt by residents of the city is a call unanswered by their leaders. I’m sure the weight of these deaths is heavy on their collective minds as they lead the city in prayer.
Help Wanted: NCWorks Career Coach-Lenoir County
NCWorks Career Coach-Lenoir County