"Small businesses and organizations face unique challenges in building trust with their target audience, particularly when competing against larger, more established brands," said BJ Murphy, President of Magic Mile Media. "Our new public relations service will help bridge that trust gap by providing businesses with the tools and strategies they need to navigate negative and positive interactions with their audience, build their reputation, and grow their business."
At 6 p.m. Thursday, April 20, Crystal Eadie Miller will be featured at an “Artist Talk/Demo” at the smART Gallery located at 210 N. Queen Street in Kinston.
The Board of Directors of the Golden LEAF Foundation announced a total of $5,417,644 in funding toward N.C. community colleges and towns.
Trillium Health Resources is delivering 1,000 gun locks to all Departments of Social Services (DSS) within our 28-county region. They will be distributed to families who own firearms along with education about gun safety.
Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office K9 Ziva has received a bullet and stab protective vest, thanks to a charitable donation from nonprofit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. Ziva’s vest was sponsored by Christopher Campanale of North Kingstown, RI and embroidered with the sentiment “Honoring those who served and sacrificed.”
The Woodington Raiders have raised a whopping $3,881 for the American Heart Association this year. This total was made possible by the 6th, 7th and 8th grade students who participated in the fundraising efforts.
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Mary Jane Jones Tilghman “Cookie”, 76, finished her course and was received into the presence of her Lord on Friday, April 14, 2023 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family. A service of love and remembrance will be held on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at Rouse Funeral Home, La Grange with Pastor Chris Truett officiating. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation following the service. A private committal will be held at a later date at Fairview Cemetery, La Grange.
If you have visited the Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library periodically over the past three decades, you have probably noticed many changes, including countless new technologies and even a completely renovated library.
I worked with Professor John Hoppenthaler for several years after he joined the faculty of East Carolina’s Department of English. He brought energy and enthusiasm to the classes he taught. His role at ECU is Professor of English and Creative Writing, and he serves as the co-director of the ECU Contemporary Writers Series.
The Lenoir County Hunters Association recently held their monthly meeting and recognized bagged award winners in various categories. All recipients are pictured with Clyde Sutton, Association President.
smART Gallery in Kinston will be hosting its next bi-monthly Artist Talk April 20th at 6pm. Painter Crystal Eadie will be presenting a discussion about her work and giving a demonstration on some of her techniques.
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
The 83rd Annual Coastal Plains Livestock Show and Sale has come and gone, but it was one to remember! There were over 160 participants exhibiting cattle, swine, lambs and goats in the surrounding counties.
Neuse News has long provided an obituary service for families and funeral homes. With the Kinston Free Press moving to once a week print publication, we’ve decided to publish a weekly list of death notices according to Lenoir County. These death notices are a little behind but are an attempt to provide more value to our community.
North Carolina Baroque Orchestra presents Stranger in a Strange Land at First Presbyterian Church on Friday, April 21, 2023 at 7:00 pm.
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:
On 4/11/2023, Ash Ren-Harvey, the owner of Roxie’s, reported that individuals had stolen items from behind her business on two separate occasions. Ms. Ren-Harvey was able to identify one of the subjects as Chad Thomas.
Local strawberries and asparagus will be available at Lenoir County Farmer’s Market on APRIL 15, 2023.
