Help wanted: Lenoir County Board of Elections - Deputy of Elections. Salary Range: $31,500 - $43,423.
NCDOT: Lenoir County Intersection to Become All-Way-Stop
A Lenoir County intersection is scheduled to become an all-way stop this week. The intersection of Hill Farm Road at Smithfield Way will be transformed into the new traffic pattern on Wednesday. Currently, drivers on Hill Farm Road don’t stop, so the N.C. Department of Transportation will install pavement markings and stop signs.
Mike Parker: Join us for ‘Breakfast on the Boat’ on Saturday, April 15
This Saturday, April 15, the CSS Neuse II will host its first “Breakfast on the Boat” for 2023. The Neuse II sits in dry dock at the corner of Herritage and Gordon Streets where it draws thousands of visitors each year.
Greene County Schools names Teachers of the Year
Each of the schools in Greene County recently named their Teacher of the Year. Teachers nominate one of their peers for teacher of the year. Once nominations are collected, the teachers vote for those nominees who will represent their school as Teacher of the Year.
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:
Stabbing near Mitchell Wooten Apartments leads to Attempted Murder charge
On Saturday, April 8th, 2023, members of the Kinston Police Department responded to a report of a stabbing that occurred near the 15 building of Mitchell Wooten Apartments in Kinston. Upon arrival, officers met with the victim, Michael Bostic (60), who was suffering from a large stab wound to the abdomen.
NCDOT: Two-day Closure Needed for Pipe Replacement in Lenoir County
Ahead of Hull Road in Lenoir County being resurfaced, the N.C. Department of Transportation will replace a pipe.
NCDOT: Two Lenoir County Intersections Will Become All-Way-Stops
After examining a safety review and assessing the crash patterns at two Lenoir County intersections, both will become all-way stops this week.
John Hood: Sweat the details on teacher pay
The General Assembly ought to enact big pay increases for educators in North Carolina’s public schools. In the context of soaring prices, strong revenue collections, tight labor markets, and persistent vacancies in key teaching positions, it’s the right thing to do.
Mike Parker: Mourning my friend and fellow worker
March 31, 2023, was a sad day for me and many others. My friend David Lee Mooring passed away a few minutes before 7 p.m. that Friday. Frankly, I was shocked. David had fought off so many illnesses during the past couple of years that I was sure he would emerge triumphant from his latest sickness.
Lenoir County restaurant inspections
The following inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
Students at South Lenoir High School gain valuable experience through FFA
South Lenoir High School's Future Farmers of America (FFA) has held its annual plant. The FFA members have been working hard in their greenhouses to ensure that they offer a wide range of plants for sale.
Outstanding volunteers in Greene County honored with 2023 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award
Samuel Tyler Carter and Salvador Abrego Tinoco from Greene County were recently awarded the 2023 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award by the North Carolina Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service.
LCC holds third annual Derby Car Race at the Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing Center
Lenoir Community College students recently participated in the third annual Derby Car Race at the Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing Center (AAMC).
Lenoir County death notices
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.