So, what do you do with a rutabaga? Even saying the word somehow feels funny, but the rutabaga is not some strange being, yet merely a member of the cabbage family, often confused with a turnip, but very different.
Governor Cooper signs Executive Order to protect state’s Information Technology Infrastructure
Governor Roy Cooper signed an Executive Order prohibiting the use of certain applications and websites on state devices including computers and mobile phones.
Megan Hicks named to President's List for Fall 2022
In recognition of academic performance, the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs at University of the Cumberlands has announced the students named to the President's List for the fall 2022 semester.
Farmer's Market Update for January 14, 2023
Kettle Style Snacks will continue to be at the Farmers Market through the winter months. Rodney will be on site from 9:00 until 5:00 Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, selling pork skins, pork rinds, fried peanuts AND those very delicious funnel cakes.
Obituary: Patricia Grant Edwards
Mrs. Patricia Grant Edwards, age 64, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday morning, January 13, 2023. Funeral services will be held 6:30 PM Tuesday, January 17th, at Bethel FWB Church with Pastor Chris Truett officiating. Committal services will follow at 11 AM Wednesday, January 18th, at Snow Hill Cemetery.
The Filling Station receives $75,000 grant from Chick-fil-A
The Filling Station has been named a 2023 Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Award grant recipient! We have received $75,000 to further our work in Jones County, NC
Friday the 13th drawing offers $1.35 billion Mega Millions jackpot
North Carolinians hoping to get lucky on Friday the 13th have a shot at the second-largest jackpot in Mega Millions history as the jackpot now stands at $1.35 billion.
NCDMV Customers: Beware of Scam Targeting N.C. Residents
The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles routinely receives complaints from customers who have been targeted by scammers claiming to be representatives of either the DMV or the N.C. Department of Transportation.
Tina Jewell Graduates from York County Community College
Tina Jewell of Kinston, NC, graduated with an Associate in Arts in Liberal Studies from York County Community College.
Help wanted: Lenoir County Landfill/Solid waste - Heavy Equipment Operator
Help wanted: Lenoir County Landfill/Solid waste - Heavy Equipment Operator. Starting Salary $42,086
Help wanted: Visit Kinston/Kinston-Lenoir County Tourism Development Authority - Visitor Experience Manager
Visit Kinston/Kinston-Lenoir County Tourism Development Authority is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Visitor Experience Manager to join our team. Visit Kinston operates the Kinston-Lenoir County Visitor and Information Center seven days a week and manages Tourism Development for Kinston-Lenoir County.
Rep. Chris Humphrey: Highlights for Lenoir County, Jones County, and Greene County
I hope you and your family had a Merry Christmas and are enjoying a Happy New Year! We're excited to get back to work serving as your voice in Raleigh for the 2023 legislative session.
Arendell Parrott Academy student, Killen Harper, a semi-finalist for the NCSU Park Scholarship
Arendell Parrott Academy student, Killen Harper, a semi-finalist for the NCSU Park Scholarship. At graduation, Killen will have completed 11 of the 15 AP courses offered at Parrott. She is a member of APA’s SERV club.
Governor Cooper: Sustainable Electricity We Can Rely On
North Carolinians deserve reliable, sustainable electricity at a reasonable cost, but because of increasingly severe weather and aging fossil fuel plants, that result could be less certain. That’s why we now have a plan to ensure more reliable and sustainable electricity by moving more quickly toward low-cost renewable energy.
Senator Berger Announces Committee Appointments
Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) today announced his intended committee appointments for the 2023-24 legislative biennium.
Greene County Sheriff's Office charge Kinston man with multiple child sex crimes
On 01/09/2023, the Greene County Sheriff's Office arrested 34 year old William Ray Jones of Kinston. After a months long investigation Jones was charged with First Degree Statutory Rape, Statutory Rape of a Minor less than 15 years old, Sexual Act by Substitute Parent/Custodian, and Indecent Liberties with a Minor. Jones is currently being held in the Greene County Detention Center under a $650,000 secured bond.
Accident involving two 18-wheelers blocks traffic at Queen and 70
A double 18-wheeler accident at the corner of Queen Street and Highway 70 has closed the roads to traffic in all four directions. The Kinston Police Department, Kinston Fire and Rescue, and the Lenoir County Emergency services are on scene.
Senator Perry elevated to Chairman of Finance Committee
Senator Jim Perry (R-Lenoir) has been appointed as Chairman of the powerful Senate Finance Committee for the 2023-24 legislative biennium, by Senate President Pro Tempore, Phil Berger.
John Hood: Liberate Markets to Help Workers Succeed
I have two favorite quotes from Ronald Reagan about the world of work. The first one illustrates his mastery of an indispensable political tool: self-deprecating humor. “It’s true hard work never killed anybody,” he quipped, “but I figure, why take the chance?”
Help wanted: Lenoir County Tax Department - Administrative Assistant I
Help wanted: Lenoir County Tax Department - Administrative Assistant I - Minimum Annual Salary: $31,500