The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. The stories below are also featured in NCDOT Now, the department's weekly newscast.
Downtown Kinston Revitalization establishes Shirley Herring Memorial Park Fund
Pride of Kinston/Downtown Kinston Revitalization (DK) has established the Shirley Herring Memorial Park Fund to honor Shirley Herring and her dedication and service to Kinston and Lenoir County. The memorial park will be located at North and Mitchell Streets and will serve as an enduring legacy of her life’s work in Kinston and beyond.
Help Wanted: Student Recruiter/Social Media Coordinator
Help wanted: Lenoir Community College - Student Recruiter/Social Media Coordinator
Salary: $40,000 - $48,000 Annually
LCPS names Beginning Teacher of the Year
Zachary Pierce knew he loved soccer. He just didn’t know that soccer would show him that he also loved teaching. The intersection of those two passions has provided Lenoir County Public Schools with its 2022-2023 Beginning Teacher of the Year.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Homecoming Season calls for a great Tailgate Menu
Load up the tents, tables, and chairs all in red, blue or even purple…it is time to step up your tailgate for homecoming!! Games are great, but as you know half the fun is in the parking lot before and after the game!
Meet the Ensemble of A Christmas Carol
Excitement is building for Lenoir Community College’s presentation of A Christmas Carol ~ A New Musical, in partnership with the LCC Foundation and Fine Arts Department. Coming to the stage in LCC’s newly renovated Briley Auditorium November 11 – 20, this show is sure to put everyone into the holiday spirit.
Event: Gift Expo + Home Expo
Shop over 115 vendors at the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center on November 19 & 20.
Obituary: Dorothy Carol “Dot” Bizzell Kennedy
Dorothy Carol “Dot” Bizzell Kennedy,81, stepped into eternity and was greeted by her Lord and the loved ones who had finished their course on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. A service of love and remembrance will be held at Rouse Funeral Home on Sunday, November 13, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Bob Smith officiating. Committal will follow at Daly’s Chapel Church Cemetery, Seven Springs.
Lenoir Master Gardener Quarterly Updates
Lenoir County Master Gardener Volunteers (MGs) have had an eventful quarter of community involvement and education! It was kicked off by celebrating National Honey Bee Day on August 20th at our Lenoir County Farmers Market.
Auditor's report shows strong financial position for local Tourism Development Authority
Dock Davenport of the accounting firm of Barrow, Parris & Davenport, P.A., presented the audit for the Kinston-Lenoir County Tourism Development Authority for the year ending June 30, 2022, at the Authority’s board meeting on October 25, 2022.
Interim Chief Goyette: Our strength is our people
The City of Kinston is looking for its third police chief since 2020, and they may not have to look far.
In October, former Kinston Police Chief Jenee Spencer retired and left a vacancy. Major Keith Goyette was asked to step into the role as interim chief until the position could be filled. City manager Rhonda Barwick has started a nationwide search for Kinston’s next police chief.
NWS: Tropical Storm Nicole brings threat of tornadoes to Eastern North Carolina on Friday
The main impact from Nicole will be the threat for a few tornadoes and severe wind gusts in thunderstorms, as outer bands from the storm move through the area.
Neuse News Publisher BJ Murphy has "A Conversation with... Lenoir County Commissioners Chair Linda Rouse Sutton." They discuss the recent employee pay study, the history and future of the 1/4 cent sales tax, and more.
Neuse News Publisher BJ Murphy has "A Conversation with... LCPS Board member-Elect Michelle Davis Cash". They discuss why she ran for a seat, what it means to have a mother on the board, and more.
Neuse News Publisher BJ Murphy has "A Conversation with... Pink Hill Mayor Yvonne Deatherage". They discuss the recent challenges in Pink Hill and how she hopes to move forward.
Jones County Heritage Festival coming to Jones County Fairgrounds
On November 12th and 13th, the Jones county Herritage Festival is coming to the Jones County Fairgrounds and Brock Mill in Trenton.
Meet the Creative Staff of LCC's production of A Christmas Carol
The creative team behind Lenoir Community College’s presentation of A Christmas Carol – A New Musical is hard at work to bring this musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ novel to life on stage. This production is an excellent way to start the holiday season with a 13-piece orchestra and 38-member cast.
Rogers beats Ingram to become Lenoir County Sheriff
On February 24, 2022, Jackie Rogers filed to be a candidate for Lenoir County Sheriff. Last night, the voters of Lenoir County made their choice, naming Rogers as their sheriff-elect. With more than 30 years in law enforcement, Rogers platformed on making Lenoir County a safer place to live and raise families.
NWS: Chances for heavy rain decreases, threat of tornadoes increases for Tropical Storm Nicole
The latest changes with this briefing are to lower expected rainfall amounts, but increase the severe threat, mainly in the form of isolated tornadoes for Friday.
Greene County Middle School: First Quarter Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following Greene County Middle School students: