Help wanted: City of Kinston - Public Information Officer. $32 Hourly
Help Wanted: Jones County - Accounting Specialist
Help Wanted: Jones County - Accounting Specialist. Hiring Range: $38,045-$49,918
Help wanted: City of Kinston Firefighter I & II
Help wanted: City of Kinston Firefighter I & II. Firefighter I - $36,608 Firefighter II - $40,268.80
NWS: Coastal storm expected to impact Eastern North Carolina
A coastal storm is expected to impact eastern North Carolina this weekend
Greene County Library Offers Spring Programming
Spring is an exciting time of year - a time for renewal The Greene County Public Library is excited to share its calendar of April events and remind the community of the Library’s schedule of great recurring programming as well.
Aliza Matthews Inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
Aliza Matthews of Kinston, North Carolina, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Matthews was initiated at James Madison University.
Two arrested for breaking and entering
Two males — a 19-year-old and a 14-year-old — were arrested for breaking and entering a La Grange residence on Sunday.
2023 LCC Phi Theta Kappa induction
Lenoir Community College Omicron Rho Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa recently held its induction in the organization.
Week of the Young Child: A Time to Appreciate the Unique Gifts and Potential of Our Children
This week marks the annual celebration of the Week of the Young Child, sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
LCC Captures Two National Paragon Awards
Congratulations to Lenoir Community College Digital Marketing Coordinator Jimmy Taylor and Graphic Designer Kylie Chadwick on their Bronze Paragon Awards from the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) conference recently in Orlando, Florida.
La Grange's newest wedding venue hosts grand opening celebration
Britton Manor, a new wedding venue, is set to open its doors to the public in a grand opening celebration on April 14th, 2023. The event promises to be a memorable occasion, featuring live music, an exquisite dinner menu, and an exclusive tour of the venue.
Obituary: Command Sergeant Major James H. “Tom” Parham
Command Sergeant Major James H. “Tom” Parham, 88, of Kinston passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Services will be held on Good Friday, April 7. Visitation will begin at 11 am at Howard Carter Funeral Home. Service will follow at 12 p.m. with Pastor Dave Fishman officiating. Burial with full military honors will be held at Westview Cemetery immediately follow the funeral service.
Woman charged with accessory to murder of 16-year-old Jayden Ellis
On Tuesday, April 4th, 2023, members of the Kinston Police Department charged a second 17 y/o Kinston juvenile with the murder of 16 y/o Jayden Ellis of Kinston.
Kinston Police arrest three in major drug bust on West Washington Ave
On Monday, April 3rd, 2023, members of the Kinston Police Department’s Violent Criminal Action Team (VCAT) and the U.S. Department of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms concluded a nearly yearlong drug trafficking investigation. Corey Hyman, 51, of Kinston, David Bell, 41, of Kinston and Shammielle Kilpatrick, 32, of Kinston.
GCHS National Technical Honor Society Inducts 53
On Friday, March 31, Greene Central High School inducted 53 new members into their chapter of the National Technical Honor Society. The new members had to have the following requirements in order to be inducted: 3.0 GPA, having taken at least 2 CTE courses, and most important teacher recommendation.
New Lenoir Hospital Foundation Award created with endowment in memory of Gary E. Black
Friends and supporters along with the family of Gary E. Black recently provided $25,000 in donations that will permanently endow the Gary E. Black Memorial Impact Award. This initiates an annual award within the Lenoir Hospital Foundation to support the cost of continuing education for one non-clinical staff member of UNC Health Lenoir.
GEC Students Named to Academic Lists
Greene Early College proudly announces students who have been named to the Principal’s List(all A’s) and Honor Roll(all a’s and/or B’s) for the third nine weeks. Congratulations to all students for their commitment to academic excellence.
Public Notice: Private Schools Equitable Services Meeting
Lenoir County Public Schools will have a meeting on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. This meeting is to discuss the requirements for private school participation in the following Federal Programs:
Help wanted: Lenoir County Board of Elections - Director of Elections
Director of Elections: Salary Range - $54,229.50 - $82,516.60
Obituary: Annette Louise Tixier West
Mrs. Annette Louise Tixier West, 78, of Winston-Salem, formerly of Kinston, NC passed away unexpectedly on March 6, 2023, at Forsyth Medical Center. A celebration of life memorial service will be held on April 15, 2023, at 2:00 pm at Gordon Street Christian Church in Kinston (118 East Gordon Street) with the Rev. Doug Stokes officiating. The family will receive friends at a reception immediately following the service in the Fellowship Hall.