Art 105 is holding an Open House at 105 W. Blount Street in Kinston. Art 105 has 12 artists with a variety of art mediums on display. There will be live demonstrations, photography, live music, hors d’oeuvres.
Lenoir County Sheriff's Office: Murder suspect sentenced to 12-15 years in prison
On November 12, 2017 around 1:15 a.m., the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office responded to 308 W. Queen Street in LaGrange, NC for reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, deputies found a shooting had occurred and numerous victims were at the scene. The incident occurred in an outbuilding located on the property.
Lenoir County Sheriff's Office: Suspect sentenced in 2020 shooting to 51-64 months
On December 7, 2020, Lenoir County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a shooting incident at 2400 Beechnut Drive in Kinston. Upon arrival, deputies found a victim, Montez Garner, deceased from a gunshot wound. Deputies arrested Clayton Fernado Clark Jr. at the scene in regards to this incident.
Connie Hull Artist Talk: Ladies Who Lunch
Smart Gallery will present artist Connie Hull for its next Artist Talk on Thursday, October 27th at 6pm. The title of the talk will be "Ladies Who Lunch", A Portion of Cultural and Economic Disparities Served Within a Menu of Worldwide Hunger.
North Carolina Community Foundation completes grantmaking from COVID relief fund; nearly $5.5 million provided to NC nonprofits
The North Carolina Community Foundation has completed its 2022 round of grantmaking from its COVID-19 relief fund, with another $1.25 million distributed to assist nonprofit organizations that were impacted by revenue loss and increased demand for services because of the pandemic.
"Autumn's in the Air" fall festival Saturday
The CSS Neuse Gunboat Association, the official nonprofit support group for the CSS Neuse Museum in Kinston, is hosting the “Autumn’s in the Air” Fall Festival from 10 am - 4 pm on Saturday, on the grounds of the Governor Richard Caswell Memorial, located at 2612 W. Vernon Ave in Kinston.
State’s attorney general talks Internet safety with sixth graders
North Carolina’s attorney general brought a message of internet safety to LCPS sixth graders on Wednesday and urged them to take those tips home to their families.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at the Governor's Mansion
Lenoir Community College Associate Dean Carlos Cotto and Workforce Development Coordinator Prudencio Mengel joined their colleagues from the Hispanic leadership in the state at the home of Governor Roy Cooper recently in celebration of Hispanic Heritage recently. Pictured left to right at Cotto and Mengel with the Governor and representatives from the North Carolina Community College System.
Dan Perry: Living in a world full of chaos and uncertainty
It’s so obvious that something is wrong! Things are definitely not like they used to be. It wasn’t so long ago that we all felt reasonably safe to go out on our streets. Now in some of our major cities, everybody is afraid, especially at night. We are all concerned with human smugglers, sex traffickers and dangerous drugs.
Obituary: Linda Marie Jarrell
Our precious MawMaw was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, October 9, 2022. Linda was an angel on earth. Tanglewood Church will be having a separate memorial service in Kinston at a later date and details will be posted as they are finalized.
flyexclusive unveils newest hangar, announces new jobs
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for a state-of-the-art 48,000 square foot hanger at flyExclusive. The new hanger serves as the latest installment and investment for the company’s growing Maintenance, Repairs, and Overhaul (MRO) business division. This expansion brings nearly 200 new jobs to the area.
KHS principal winner of state school library group’s award
Kellan Bryant, principal at KHS since 2017, was honored by the association at its annual state convention in Winston-Salem last week. The Administrator of the Year Award is the highest honor the group bestows on state, district or school-level administrators, working in either public or private systems.
Reece Gardner: The hurting in this world
Today I want to talk about the hurting in this world and the importance of how we look at it. Dr. Simmons Patrick shared an item with me a few years ago that someone had sent to him about an elderly relative of theirs who was nearing the end of his days on this earth.
Lenoir Greene Partnership for Children Hosts Touch-A-Truck for Treats
The Partnership for Children of Lenoir and Greene Counties is excited to host the 5th Annual Touch-A-Truck for Treats on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 10:00am. Touch-A-Truck for Treats is a community event where families can see, touch, climb aboard and learn about our community’s many fascinating trucks and vehicles and the vital contribution public works professionals make every day.
Obituary - David Michael “Mickey” Williams
David Michael “Mickey” Williams of Columbia, South Carolina passed away on Sunday October 9, 2022, in Columbia, South Carolina. Graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 15 at 1:00 pm in Westview Cemetery. Rev. Doug Stokes of Gordon Street Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) will officiate. The family will receive friends after the service at the cemetery.
Lenoir County Detention Center partners with Paytel Communications to provide new technology including closed network tablets
Sheriff Ronnie Ingram signed a new agreement with Paytel Communications, Inc. to provide new, updated and beneficial technology services in the Lenoir County Detention Center.
Hurricane historian makes timely presentation at Frink
What was the costliest hurricane ever to hit North Carolina? Which hurricane caused the greatest flooding in Lenoir County? Which state is the No. 1 target for hurricanes? Will climate change cause future hurricanes to be bigger and badder?
Attorney Nicholas Harvey of Kinston honored with Chief Justice’s Professionalism Award
Attorney Nicholas Harvey of Kinston was awarded the Chief Justice’s Professionalism Award. The award is given to Individuals whose contributions have demonstrated the highest commitment to genuine professionalism.
Lenoir County Public Health - Environmental Health Supervisor
Lenoir County Public Health - Environmental Health Supervisor. Salary Range: $48,806.55 - $67,280.37
Help wanted: Lenoir County Public Health - Environmental Health Program Specialist
Help wanted: Lenoir County Public Health Program Specialist. Salary Range: $46,454.78 - $64,038.42