Shelvia Ashford has been named the first Human Resource Officer for Greene County.
Obituary: Lynwood Tilghman
Kinston-Lynwood Tilghman, 79, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2022. A service of love and remembrance with military honors will be held by the graveside at Westview Cemetery on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Gary Harris officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.
Obituary: Linwood Chambers
Seven Springs- Linwood Chambers began resting in the arms of Jesus early on September 2, 2022. A service of love and remembrance will be held at Rouse Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. The family will receive friends from 10:00 – 10:45 prior to the service.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
N.C. State Fair announces Home Chef Challenge
The N.C. State Fair is looking for home chefs to spice up the competitions at the fair with 11 days of cooking challenges. Included are loaded nachos, ultimate brownies, spirited pies, quirky cobbler, a make-ahead breakfast challenge, chili cook-off, grain bowls, sirloin salad, fair food featuring bacon and chicken casserole.
Varin Worthington: Library Offers Full Schedule of Afterschool Programming
Back-to-school season is upon us, for parents that means returning to the hustle and bustle of getting the kids to school and reviewing homework, but for the Youth Services Librarians at Neuse Regional Libraries, it is time to gear up for the return of afterschool programs. This year, the library will be bringing back some tried and true classics while also launching new programs that will quickly become your child's favorites.
Mike Parker: ‘Wings’ will take off Friday at Farmer’s Market
For the 14th consecutive year, the CSS Neuse Foundation will hold its annual “Wings Over the Neuse” fundraiser. “Wings” began in 2009 to raise the money needed to erect a memorial to Alton “Doc” Stapleford for supervising and doing a great deal of the work in constructing the CSS Neuse II. A marker honoring Doc still stands near the stern of the Neuse II on the Gordon Street side.
Lenoir County bridge will close next week for replacement
The bridge spanning Groundnut Creek on Aldridge Store Road northeast of La Grange is scheduled to close Tuesday to be replaced.
Student Loan Forgiveness currently considered taxable income
The White House has indicated that President Biden’s recent student loan forgiveness will be excluded from federal income tax due to the student loan forgiveness exemption contained in IRC 108(f)(5). The North Carolina General Assembly did not adopt Section 108(f)(5) of the IRC for purposes of the state income tax.
Governor Cooper announces $206M in GREAT Grants to expand Internet access in 69 counties across the state
Governor Roy Cooper today announced that nearly 85,000 households and more than 2,400 businesses in 69 counties are set to receive access to high-speed internet thanks to more than $206 million of Growing Rural Economies with Access to Technology (GREAT) grants. This is the state’s largest round of GREAT grant awards to date. With this announcement, over $260 million in GREAT grants have been awarded to providers since July 2022. Additional grants are expected to be announced this fall.
Lenoir County Sheriff's Office warns of text messaging scam reaching local residents
A text message is going around and has reached some of our residents in the area. This text is advising you have a package that is on hold with a website link. When you open the link, it appears to be a US Postal service web page.
Lenoir County restaurant ratings
The following inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
2022 USTA NC Tri-Level Tennis Championships arriving in Lenoir and Greene counties
Kinston/Lenoir County Parks & Recreation in conjunction with Visit Kinston would like to announce the 2022 USTA NC Tri-Level Tennis Championships arriving in Lenoir and Greene counties and surrounding areas over the course of 3 days.
Obituary: Samuel Allen Dawson, Sr.
Samuel Allen Dawson, Sr., 64, of Goldsboro passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2022. A visitation will be held at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 7, 2022 in the chapel at Garner Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Samuel to: St. Jude Memorial Foundation Cardiac Care.
Farmers Market update for September 2, 2022
Market open between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm Tuesday and Saturday
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Green Peanuts are For Sale, Let the Boiling Begin!!!
Peanuts are currently being harvested and if you are lucky enough to be able to snag some fresh green peanuts, you are lucky. As soon as they appear at our local Farmers Market, I start buying them up, one of my friends boils them all and freezes then for our friends to enjoy all year!! Boiled peanuts, like okra, are one of those things you either love or will not eat, most of my crowd loves them!!! They make a great appetizer especially for tailgating!
Governor Cooper announces two Judicial appointments, one serving Jones
“These appointees are knowledgeable leaders, and have served their communities well over the years,” said Governor Cooper. “I’m grateful for their willingness to continue serving our state in these new positions.”
Public Notice: Lenoir County Public Schools - Call for proposals school based mental health services
Lenoir County Public Schools is interested in receiving proposals for mental health agencies to provide mental health services to students in the school setting in Lenoir County Public Schools.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Kinston Community Pharmacy
The Kinston-Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting event for the Kinston Community Pharmacy located at 324 North Queen Street.
Greene Central student earns college board National Recognition Award
Greene Central High School student has earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These National Recognition Programs grant underrepresented students with academic honors that can be included on college and scholarship applications and connect students with universities across the country, helping them meaningfully connect to colleges and stand out during the admissions process.