North Carolina law enforcement agencies will be encouraging motorists to slow down from Oct. 3-9, as part of a special speeding enforcement effort dubbed “Operation Crash Reduction.”
Grace Fellowship Church hosts World Relief for immigration discussion
Christian nonprofit World Relief Durham seeks to empower the local church to serve the most vulnerable by holding a discussion about the biblical perspective on immigration. The event will be at Grace Fellowship Church located at 327 Academy Heights Road, on October 5, 2022 at 12:30 pm.
Greene County STEM program to be featured on PBS
Greene County Schools award winning STEM Program will be featured on the TV Series ncImpact. According to Dr. Jose Garcia, Director of K-12 Curriclum and STEM “David Hurst is a producer/reporter with PBS North Carolina.
Snow Hill and Shine RVFD Host Sportsman Giveaway
On Saturday, October 8, 2022 Snow Hill and Shine Rural Volunteer Fire Department will host their 8th Annual Sportsman’s Giveaway. The fire departments joined forces eight years ago to host one of the biggest fundraisers of the year.
Help wanted: Lenoir County Government - IT System Technician II
Help wanted: Lenoir County Government - IT System Technician II. Salary Range: $38,128 - $58,016
Obituary: Arthur Hope Shackelford
Arthur Hope Shackelford, 87, formerly of Kinston, died peacefully on October 2, 2022, in Tarboro. While he began his career in journalism and communications for the Goldsboro News Argus and then the N. C. Bankers Association, he built his career in retail sales as owner of Canady’s and later at JCPenney in Kinston. For many years, he was an active member of the Kinston Rotary Club where he led the music, was a past president, and was a Paul Harris Fellow.
Accident involving Greene County Sheriff's deputy holds up morning commute
According to the Greene County Sheriff's Office, this morning around 7:15am SRO Deputy Frushica Best was involved in a vehicle accident. The accident occurred on Highway 258 N between Newell Road and 903 North.
Celebrating Ten Years with Litter
This year Greene Early College celebrates a ten-year contractual agreement with NC Department of Transportation’s Adopt-A-Highway Program. To celebrate the commitment, over 40 very willing students combed the shoulders and ditches on Middle School Road on Friday September 23 to collect litter.
Mike Parker: ‘Autumn’s in the Air’ festival promises day of fun
October 15 will be a jam-packed. The day begins with “Breakfast on the Boat” at the CSS Neuse II in cooperation with the Ironclad Races Half-Marathon and 5K runs. The half marathon starts at 7:30 a.m. The 5k starts at 7:45 a.m. Breakfast will be served from 7 a.m. until around 10:30 a.m.
Join Wild Oaths for Fall Harvest
Wild Oaths Wedding Venue is hosting a free, family friendly community event. As one of the newest businesses in downtown Kinston, it's the perfect time to come together and get to know the business and what they offer.
NC Cooperative Extension collecting for "Lend A Helping Hand"
Fair attendees can "Lend A Helping Hand" by donating items such as non-perishable foods items, hygiene products, and paper products, such as toilet paper, paper towels, paper plates, cups, etc. Although food is of utmost importance the need for hygiene and paper products is important too. Folks will be able to drop them in the designated area before they enter the midway.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
South Lenoir student earns academic honors from College Board’s National Recognition Programs
Congratulations to our own Hayden Zeagler, who is one of 62,000 students from across the country to earn academic honors from the College Board’s National Recognition Programs!
North Carolina's August County and Area Employment Figures Released
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 98 of North Carolina’s counties in August and remained unchanged in two. Edgecombe County had the highest unemployment rate at 7.9 percent while Buncombe, Swain, and Chatham Counties each had the lowest at 3.1 percent. All fifteen of the state’s metro areas experienced rate increases.
Steve Hines: Sick and Tired of Elections
“I am sick and tired of elections,” he said. “Mostly, I am tired of all the arguing and nobody really helping us out, just themselves. I don’t trust any of them.”
Lenoir County restaurant ratings
The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
Obituary - Nell Harper Smith
Seven Springs - Lannie Nell Harper Smith, 89, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. A service of love and remembrance will be held on Sunday, October 2, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. at Holy Innocents Episcopal Church. The family will receive friends in the hour prior to the service. Committal will follow at Holy Innocents Episcopal Church Cemetery.
Farmers Market Update: Closed Saturday, October 1, 2022
Market closed on October 1, 2022 due to inclement weather.
Lenoir County Highway Requires Temporary Closure
A short section of U.S. 258 near the Lenoir-Jones county line is scheduled to close next week for drainage improvements.
Murphy: “Biden has abused his authority – it’s time to end the Public Health Emergency”
The Trump administration succeeded in deploying the Public Health Emergency in 2020 as an effective and genuine policy response to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. The Public Health Emergency, first declared by the secretary of health and human services on Jan. 31, 2020, granted various authorities to the executive branch in response to COVID-19.