Greene Early College’s prestigious Student Ambassadors are truly advocates for GEC. They are charged with telling the story of the school and its programs to the public, educators and prospective students.
Downtown Kinston Revitalization puts Kinston Enterprise Center up for sale to further economic development
After many months of discussion and consultation the Board of Directors of Pride of Kinston, dba Downtown Kinston Revitalization (DK), a 501c3 non-profit organization, has made the decision to list its ~26,000 sf Kinston Enterprise Center (KEC) for sale. The sale will be facilitated by Jess Edwards of Kinston Realty Group.
Generous donation helps Second Chances Thrift Store recover from losses
An anonymous donor generously donated $5,000 to Second Chances Thrift Store after news broke about embezzlement charges.
Event: City of Kinston Urgent Repair Program
The City of Kinston requests that residents who are very low income homeowners with urgent housing repair needs apply for housing repair assistance. Applications can be obtained starting now by contacting, Elizabeth Blount at the City of Kinston’s Planning Department at 252-939-3269 or by visiting ci.kinston.nc.us.
Neuse Quilters Guild donates handmade quilts to Kinston Police Department
The Neuse Quilters Guild, a group of dedicated quilters, donated nearly 40 handmade quilts and blankets to the Kinston Police Department (KPD) on Wednesday, April 12th, 2023. The guild meets every Wednesday from 10-12 at Spilman Baptist Church on Madison Ave Kinston NC, and the church graciously donates the use of their facility for the weekly meetings.
Obituary: Louis Henry Howard
Louis Henry Howard, 80, passed away suddenly at his home in Kinston, NC on April 10, 2023. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at Pink Hill Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Woodington Ward with burial following at the Howard Family Cemetery.
Obituary: Marie Ewell Spears
Marie Ewell Spears passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at ECU Medical Center at the age of 97. A Graveside Service of Remembrance will be held on Thursday, April 13, 2023, 2 pm at Westview Cemetery. The family will greet friends immediately following the service.
Help wanted: Lenoir County Board of Elections - Deputy of Elections
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.