The North Carolina General Assembly Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations, Subcommittee on Hurricane Response & Recovery met to review agencies' response in the state’s recovery from recent disasters including Matthew and Florence.
Governor Cooper calls on General Assembly to waive state income taxes on student loan forgiveness
Governor Roy Cooper called on Republican legislators to waive state income taxes on student loans that have been forgiven. The General Assembly passed legislation to ensure that North Carolinians did not have to pay income tax on Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans that were forgiven.
Rusty Relics Auction Services and Thrift opens behind Ironclad Marketplace
Rusty Relics Auction Services, and Thrift, which specializes in estate and online auctions, has opened in Kinston. The new store is owned by Lisa Foyles and Michael Bean, who met as vendors at Ironclad Marketplace where they shared their passion for antiques and collectibles.
Register now for Pumpkin Day 2022
Pumpkin Day 2022 will be held on Friday, October 21, 2022 at Cunningham Research Station at 200 Cunningham Road in Kinston from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm. To register, call the Lenoir County Agriculture Extension Office at (252) 527-2191.
Help wanted: Kinston Housing Authority - Grounds Laborer
Help wanted: Kinston Housing Authority - Grounds Laborer - Starting Salary $11.89 per hour
Help wanted: Kinston Housing Authority - Mechanic
Help wanted: Kinston Housing Authority - Mechanic. Starting Salary $16.55 to $19.00 per hour
LCSO: Road closed - plan a detour
Banks School Road is closed at this time due to a traffic accident. This closure is from Parrott Dickerson Road to Falling Creek Road. North Lenoir Fire & Rescue, LCEMS, LCSO, NCSHP and NCDOT. All responded to this incident. Wrecker personnel are working to clear the road as quickly as possible.
Reece Gardner: How we look at things
It's often how we look at things that makes the difference. Jo Howell told about how one day a very wealthy family took their son to the country for the express purpose of showing him how poor people lived and how fortunate he was to not be among them.
Mary Vaughn to speak to young women at The Gate
On September 17, 2022, Mary Vaughn of Sweet Mary Kay will speak to young women of The Gate of Lenoir County. The talk is for females 12 and older and will begin at 6:00 pm at The Gate.
Obituary: Steva Hardy Bledsoe
Steva Hardy Bledsoe passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 11, 2022 surrounded by her family.A time for fellowship with the family will be held Tuesday, September 13th from 5:00PM – 7:00PM at Rouse Funeral Home in La Grange, NC. A celebration of remembrance will be held honoring her life Wednesday, September 14th at Rouse Funeral Home in La Grange, NC at 2:00PM with interment to follow at Fairview Cemetery in La Grange.
Precision Graphic, Inc. donates microscopes to LCC Industrial Systems Program
Precision Graphic, Inc., a new electronics manufacturing and fulfillment facility in Snow Hill, recently donated three microscopes to Lenoir Community College, allowing the College to provide a J-Standard soldering class for Precision Graphics' new employees.
LCPS posts enrollment gains as 2022-23 school year opens
Lenoir County Public Schools opened the new academic year with a significant boost in enrollment and the anticipation that 2022-2023 will be a more normal year, an outlook apparently shared by students and parents as restrictions built about Covid-19 concerns continue to ease.
Help wanted: Lenoir County Public Health - Public Health Educator I
Lenoir County Public Health - Public Health Educator I: Salary Range: $34,542 - $52,559
Adyson Whaley becomes the 2023 Distinguished Young Woman of Lenoir County
On Saturday, over $12,000 in scholarships and other gifts were given to the Distinguished Young Women of Lenoir County Class of 2023. The Distinguished Young Woman of Lenoir County program is part of a nationwide effort to recognize, reward, and encourage excellence and education among all young people. Eight senior girls competed for the scholarships.
Another Rabid Raccoon Found in Lenoir County
On September 9, 2022, The Lenoir County Health Department received confirmation from the North Carolina State Laboratory that another raccoon has tested positive for rabies. The animal was located in Kinston between Vernon Avenue and the Neuse River west of Queen Street.
Help wanted: City of Kinston - Firefighter I/II - Full-Time With Benefits
Help wanted: City of Kinston - Firefighter I/II - Full-Time With Benefits
Help wanted: Lenoir County Social Services - Social Work Program Manager
Help wanted: Lenoir County Social Services - Social Work Program Manager: HIRING SALARY RANGE: $62,477 - $65,639
Help wanted: Lenoir County Government - Maintenance Mechanic
Help wanted: Lenoir County Government - Maintenance Mechanic Salary Range: $32,877 - $48,807
Mike Parker: ‘Green Report’ vision still applies today
A little more than 20 years ago, I published a column about the tremendous appeals that bring heritage tourism to our city and county. The June 17, 2002 column is as applicable today as it was 20 years ago – even more so.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds: