Virginia Lynn Croom Baker, 81, of Kinston, was called to her heavenly home and reunited with her daughter on Friday, April 21, 2023. A service of love and remembrance will be held on Tuesday April 25th at 6:00 p.m. at Rouse Funeral Home, La Grange with Pastor Ronnie Hobgood officiating. The family will receive friends following the service and other times at the home.
Garrett Jenkins of Trenton came to Lenoir Community College (LCC) with plans to attain his High School Equivalency Diploma. With the help of his dedicated teacher, Fred Seymour, and some nudging encouraging words from his Career Advisor Tracey Price, he attained this goal in July 2021.
Birth certificate records obtained from the Lenoir County Register of Deeds database list the mother's maiden name. In some cases only one parent is listed:
The Got to Be NC Festival will honor farmers aged 18-40 through the Young Farmer of the Day program. The program, sponsored by the Farm Credit Associations of North Carolina, celebrates our state’s agricultural future and three young farmers who are behind our state’s $92.9 billion agriculture and agribusiness industry.
I went by North Lenoir High School last Tuesday to pick up applications for the Wheat Swamp Ruritan Club college scholarship. The purpose of the scholarship is to assist young men and women to secure formal training beyond high school.
Habitat for Humanity of Goldsboro-Wayne is accepting applications, now until May 12, for its next two new home construction projects in Lenoir County. These projects, which are slated to begin in early 2024, are part of Habitat Goldsboro-Wayne’s official expansion to include Lenoir County in its service area.
Massey Toyota is the Hole-In-One sponsor of this year’s Lenoir Community College Golf Classic on Thursday, May 18, at the Kinston Country Club. Massey Toyota will be at the tournament offering each golfer a chance to drive home a brand-new car.
Neuse News is beginning a series to introduce Greene County readers to some of the influential, interesting, and decision-making leaders of our community. Consider this “Meet Me Greene County” column a look into what makes Greene County the special place it is to live, work and play. This week, we feature the newest Principal in Greene County, Dr. Uvonda Willis at Greene County Intermediate School.
The Kinston Community Health Center, Inc., Healthy Blue and the Lenoir County Health Department are hosting a community baby shower on Saturday May 13th. Free baby items, Car seat checks, and cribettes distributed to those who qualify. Hope to see you there!
Snow Hill Primary gives out a weekly award called "Terrific Kid" awards. Each teacher at SHP chooses a student who has been responsible, shows great character, or has reached a personal goal. On Fridays, these students are presented with an award and are congratulated for their hard work. Below are Snow Hill Primary's last Terrific Kids!
Kathryn Griffin of Banks Elementary School, an educator who sees her work as a teacher also encompassing the responsibilities of a mom, a nurse and a counselor, is the 2023-2024 LCPS Teacher of the Year.
The Lenoir Community College Foundation is excited to welcome Crown Equipment Corporation of Kinston as a first-time sponsor of this year’s LCC Golf Classic on Thursday, May 18, at the Kinston Country Club.
Parkinson's disease is a debilitating neurological condition that affects millions of people worldwide. In the United States, approximately 60,000 people are diagnosed with Parkinson's every year. April is Parkinson's Awareness Month, during which people around the world come together to raise awareness about this disease and support those affected by it.
One bowl meals seem to be on every menu now, one bowl filled with grains or noodles, veggies, and protein, one-bowl meals are healthy and filling, which is a winning weeknight combo. There are many simple, healthy creations you can make at home, all served up in one bowl!
Ms. Isha Omer, Arendell Parrott Academy student, has received The Duke University Trinity Program Scholarship. The Trinity Scholarship recognizes students with outstanding academic achievement from various areas of North and South Carolina
The latest forecast from the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has outlooked eastern NC for a Slight Risk for severe thunderstorms on Saturday.
The North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved nine grant requests to local governments totaling $2,221,694, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The requests include commitments to create a total of 191 jobs, 22 of which were previously announced. The public investment in these projects will attract more than $49.5 million in private investment.
Did you know dumping trash or other items on a public roadway is a crime? Due to a recent increase of illegal dumping and litter, Lenoir County officials are urging residents to dispose of household trash through regular collection services and facilities. The Lenoir County Solid Waste Department (LCSWD) has been notified of multiple instances of household waste being discarded illegally on roadsides.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced a change to the Project Access COVID Tests program (Project ACT) that will allow all North Carolina households to request free, at-home COVID-19 tests through June 30, 2023. Residents are encouraged to order additional free tests while supplies last.
