The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
PUBLIC NOTICE: Notice for Children with Disabilities in Private/Parentally-Placed and Home Schools
The Private School Meeting is scheduled for April 19, 2023 at 4:00 p.m with Vivian Roach, EC Director. If interested in attending the meeting please call Ivey Price at 252.527.1109 by Friday, April 17, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to consult with private schools and parents of parentally-placed private school students as well as home schooled students.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Fun Foods for Easter Snacks
Easter is a great Holiday for making fun snacks with kids, there are many cute ways to serve up Easter Bunny specials. Whether you are planning a family dinner, school party or just fun at home in the list below you will even find some cute Easter treats for school as well as some easy (and even some healthy!) treats that your kids can make themselves.
Easter Baskets and Books giveaway in Kinston
Curtis Henderson, Jr. is a Kinston native and a man on a mission. In February he put out a call to the Kinston community to participate in an Easter basket and book drive for distribution to local youth. He currently has received 215 Easter baskets and 100 books.
Lenoir County building permits
The following building permits were issued in Lenoir County:
PUBLIC NOTICE: Notice for Children with Disabilities in Private/Parentally-Placed and Home Schools
The Private School Meeting is scheduled for April 19, 2023 at 4:00 p.m with Vivian Roach, EC Director. If interested in attending the meeting please call Ivey Price at 252.527.1109 by Friday, April 17, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to consult with private schools and parents of parentally-placed private school students as well as home schooled students.
Help wanted: City of Kinston - Public Information Officer
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.