An outdoor festival for the entire family! Enjoy music, pageantry, jousting, food & drink, games, pirates, Vikings…and so much more!
Snow Hill Primary announces Terrific Kids
Snow Hill Primary gives out a weekly award called "Terrific Kid" awards. Each teacher at SHP chooses a student who has been responsible, shows great character, or has reached a personal goal. On Fridays, these students are presented with an award and are congratulated for their hard work. Below are Snow Hill Primary's last Terrific Kids!
Mike Parker: Tiresome investigations waste government funds
I want to make plain that I am not against legitimate congressional hearings that investigate issues crucial to the citizens of our nation. Congress should explore ways to reduce prescription medication costs and reduce overall healthcare costs. Congress should investigate how various pieces of legislation will impact citizens, communities, and our nation.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Help wanted: Lenoir County Health Department - Public Health Nurse II - Maternity/BCCCP
Help wanted: Lenoir County Health Department - Public Health Nurse II - Maternity/BCCCP
Help wanted: Lenoir County Department of Social Services - Income Maintenance Caseworker III
Help wanted: Lenoir County Department of Social Services - Income Maintenance Caseworker III. Salary Range: $36,530 - $55,585
Help wanted: Lenoir County Department of Social Services - Income Maintenance Caseworker I - Front desk (2 position vacancies)
Help wanted: Lenoir County Department of social services - Income Maintenance Caseworker I - Front desk (2 position vacancies). Salary Range: $29,982 - $45,621
Help wanted: Lenoir County Department of Social Services - Income Maintenance Investigator
Help wanted: Lenoir County Department of Social Services - Income Maintenance Investigator
Help wanted: Lenoir County Department Of Social Services Income Maintenance Caseworker Ii (Multiple Vacancies)
Help wanted: Lenoir County Department Of Social Services Income Maintenance Caseworker Ii (Multiple Vacancies). Salary Range: $33,095 - $50,357
KPD responds to shots fired, charge with attempted murder
On Saturday, January 28th, 2023, at approximately 11:00 am members of the Kinston Police Department were called to the report of shots fired on the 800 block of Dixon St. Kinston, N.C. Upon arrival officers located several shell casings and discovered that a residence and vehicle had been struck by gunfire.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Brianna Creech named to Western Carolina University's Fall 2022 Dean's List
Congratulations to Brianna Creech, of La Grange, NC, for being named to the Western Carolina University Fall 2022 Dean's List.
Greene County Senior Center gears up for the Senior Games
Greene County Senior Center is excited to announce the Neuse River Senior Games & Silver Arts. Sharron Harrison Director of the Greene County Senior Center shared that it “is an official sanctioned qualifying site for NC State Finals in 2023.” This event will have folks participating from several counties including Craven, Duplin, Jones, Lenoir, and Pamlico.
Saturday’s Powerball jackpot grows to $572 million
The Powerball jackpot increased more than $40 million after nobody won Wednesday’s jackpot, and it now stands at $572 million for Saturday’s drawing.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Valentine’s Date night dinner at home
This year Valentine’s Day falls on a Tuesday night, not the ideal date night! Do yourself a favor, save the night out for later and cook at home!! Here are some tasty ideas for your sweetheart supper; there are also some delicious chocolate desserts to share!!
GCMS Cheerleading places second in Conference
On Tuesday night, the Greene County Middle School (GCMS) Cheerleaders competed in the Pitt County Athletic Conference’s annual Cheerleading competition. They finished the night second in their conference.
Event: Limited DanceWorks Pro Cheer Youth Clinic
The Limited DanceWorks Pro Cheer Youth Clinic has been started to give an introduction to the youth for the option of dance/cheer at a college and professional level!
Aliza Matthews of Kinston named to James Madison University President's List
Kinston resident, Aliza Matthews, has been named to the President's List at James Madison University for the fall 2022 semester. Students who earn president's list honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA of 3.900 or above. Matthews is majoring in Dance - BA.
North Carolina's December Employment Figures Released
The state’s seasonally adjusted December 2022 unemployment rate was 3.9 percent, unchanged from November’s revised rate. The national rate decreased 0.1 of a percentage point to 3.5 percent.
Rep. Humphrey appointed as Vice Chair of House Disaster Recovery and Homeland Security Committee
On Tuesday, North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore appointed Rep. Chris Humphrey (R – Lenoir, Greene, Jones) to serve as the Vice-Chairman of the House Committee on the Disaster Recovery and Homeland Security Committee.