A fire truck visit will be held at Neuseway Nature Park on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 10:00 am until 12:00 pm.
Kinston Police Department congratulates Chief Jenee Spencer on her retirement
Congratulations to Chief Jenee Spencer on her retirement last week. After graduating from East Carolina University in 1993, Chief Spencer began her career as a Patrol Officer with our agency and quickly transferred to our Investigations Division where she served as a Crime Scene Investigator.
John Hood: Don’t That Just Beat All?
I’ve been writing a newspaper column since 1986. During that time, I’ve had occasion to criticize the policies of six North Carolina governors: Jim Martin, Jim Hunt, Mike Easley, Beverly Perdue, Pat McCrory, and Roy Cooper.
School board resolution honors Seaforth legacy
The Lenoir County Board of Education honored the late Dr. Keith Seaforth for “his decades of service to the education of our young people” in a resolution unanimously approved Monday night and presented to his widow, Barbara.
Spectrum awarded North Carolina GREAT program grant for Jones County
Spectrum today announced it has been awarded a North Carolina Growing Rural Economies with Access to Technology (GREAT) Program grant of more than $2.3 million to bring gigabit high-speed internet access to nearly 570 homes and small businesses in Jones County.
Reece Gardner: The importance of persistence
I'm sure you have heard the expression "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you," and it is obviously good advice. I had the good fortune of being in the construction business a few years ago and viewing first-hand the superb talents of many dedicated craftsmen, such as carpenters.
Obituary: Ronald Durwood Rouse
Ronald Durwood Rouse, 72, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022. A memorial service will be held at 2:30 PM on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at the First Presbyterian Church, 2101 N Herritage Street Kinston, NC 28501. The family will receive friends at the church following the service, and anytime at the home.
N.C. Law Enforcement cracking down on speeders during “Operation Crash Reduction”
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!