To be named to the Dean’s list, students must be enrolled for a minimum of 12 semester hours, have achieved a grade point average from 3.25 through 3.99, are not enrolled in any class numbered below 100, and have no grade lower than a “C”.
Violent drug dealer who threatened law enforcement receives nine years in federal prison
Joseph Michael Wilson, also known as “Mike Mike,” 37, of Kinston North Carolina, was sentenced to 108 months in prison for two counts of distribution of a quantity of cocaine. Wilson pled guilty to the charges on November 15, 2022.
Help wanted: Lenoir County Government - Deputy Register of Deeds
Help wanted: Lenoir County Government - Deputy Register of Deeds. Salary Range: $29,982 - $45,621
Kinston Police Department: Man charged with discharging a firearm
On Monday, January 23rd, 2023, at approximately 12:40 pm members of the Kinston Police Department were called to the report of shots fired in the vicinity of Mitchell Wooten Apartments.
Obituary: Donnie Ray Potter
Donnie Ray Potter, age 74, of Kinston passed away peacefully surrounded by family Saturday, January 21, 2023, after a courageous battle following surgery and prolonged illness. A Celebration of Life will be held at 6pm on Thursday, January 26, at Tanglewood Church of God with Pastor Allen Stocks officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the church.
Obituary: Bertha Jones Lee
Bertha Jones Lee of Kinston went to her Heavenly home early Saturday morning, January 21, 2023 at Kitty Askins in Goldsboro. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at Garner Funeral Home and other times at her home. Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Pinelawn Memorial Park conducted by her nephew Rev. Roy White.
Does the Chick-fil-A intersection drive you nuts? Good news - change is coming!
The intersection of U.S. 70 and Lowe's Home Improvement, Chick-fil-A, and Pinelawn Memorial Park is getting a makeover. The N.C. Department of Transportation is closing the median and building a new "reduced conflict intersection." Just be aware construction is scheduled to start today (Monday) and should be wrapped up by May.
Lenoir County restaurant ratings
The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
Extra federal food benefits due to COVID-19 will end in March
In North Carolina and nationally, emergency allotments for COVID-19 in the Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) program will end in March 2023. Households that have been receiving extra FNS benefits (called "emergency allotments") each month since March 2020 or after will see a reduction in benefits because of a federal change that ends emergency allotments for all states.
Greene County Kids on Stage wins big at 2023 Junior theatre Festival in Atlanta
Snow Hill - Greene County’s Kids on Stage (KOS) theatre group recently participated in the 2023 Junior Theatre Festival (JTF) in Atlanta this past weekend. The group presented scenes from Disney’s Moana Jr. Kids on Stage won a Freddie G Excellence in Acting award and Alexander Suggs received a Freddie G Outstanding Individual Performance award.
Mike Parker: Listening to my grandchildren a lesson in time travel
As many of you know, I have four adult grandchildren in their 20s. They are confronting the only reality of American life they have ever known, but I have lived through at least three or four transmutations of America – especially the American economy.
Help wanted: Triple-R Electric, Inc. - Clerical Support Staff
Help wanted: Triple-R Electric, Inc. - Clerical Support Staff - Starting Wage: $15.00 to $18.00 Hourly.
LCC WIOA Assists Student in Achieving his Career
When 21-year-old Montreai Woodard of Walstonburg came to Lenoir Community College (LCC), he knew exactly what he wanted to do, he just needed financial help to do it. He was working at a local car dealership at the time.
Lenoir County births
Birth certificate records obtained from the Lenoir County Register of Deeds database list the mother's maiden name. In some cases only one parent is listed:
Arendell Parrott Academy earns college board AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award
Arendell Parrott Academy has earned the College Board AP® Computer Science Female Diversity Award for achieving high female representation in AP Computer Science Principles. Schools honored with the AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award have expanded girls’ access in AP computer science courses.
Southwood Elementary Second Nine Week Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following Southwood Elementary School students:
Rochelle Middle Second Nine Week Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following Rochelle Middle School students:
North Lenoir High Second Week Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following North Lenoir High school students:
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Fun Facts About Cilantro
Cilantro or Coriander Leaf, is one of the more polarizing herbs out there, however, believe it or not, it is also one of the most widely eaten herbs in the world. It is super versatile and can be used as an ingredient or a garnish.
Greene Central High School student semi-finalist for NCSU Park Scholarship
Sidney Ramsey of Greene Central High School is a Semi-Finalist for the North Carolina State University Park Scholarship.