Public Notice: Jones County Public Schools - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Obituary: Donald DeVeau
Like the gentleman he’s known to be, Donald DeVeau quietly and peacefully departed from his hard-working body to enter the joys of heavenly living. A memorial service will be conducted Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 10am at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church. A reception will follow in Mosley Hall.
NWS: Severe weather expected Tuesday afternoon, evening
Widespread showers and thunderstorms will develop ahead of a cold front sagging south into the area through the afternoon/evening. The strongest storms will bring the potential for strong/damaging wind gusts, with some large hail possible as well.
Obituary: Billy Ray Brown
Billy Ray Brown, 80, of Deep Run, entered the arms of Jesus and his wife Pat, on Saturday, May 6th, 2023 at his home. Visitation will be from 11:00-12:00 on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at Tanglewood Church of God in Kinston, followed by A Celebration of Life Service at 1200. Graveside service will follow at Westview Cemetery. The family will also receive visitors at the home of Mr. Brown on Wednesday, May 10th from 4:00 to 8:00 pm.
Obituary: Robert Glenn Hardee
Robert Glenn Hardee, 84, of Kinston, North Carolina passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 7, 2023. Friends and family are invited to attend a celebratory service on Wednesday, May 10 at 7:00 pm with family visitation at 6:00 pm at Kinston First PH Church, 711 Phillips Road, Kinston. A graveside service will be conducted Thursday at 11am in the mausoleum at Pinelawn Memorial Park.
Obituary: Donna Jean Patterson Millhorn
Donna Jean Patterson Millhorn, 93, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023. Services are private.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Lenoir County Government to renovate administration building
Lenoir County Government is renovating the administration building (also known as the tax office) at 101 N. Queen Street. The renovation is set to begin in early June, so the agencies are in the process of relocating departments to temporary offices just down the block.
Mike Parker: Chitlin’ Circuit: Papa got his brand-new bag – in Kinston
This story begins with James Brown, a South Carolina-native whose group performed under the name James Brown and the Famous Flames. His group started in 1955, a year after the landmark desegregation case “Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas” that overturned laws creating segregated schools.
NCDOT: Teen Driver Law Changes to Take Effect Monday, May 8
Upon passage of a bill by the North Carolina General Assembly, the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles is announcing changes to the graduated driver licensing (GDL) program for teens.
Public Notice: Lenoir County Public Schools - The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA-Part B, Public Law 108.446) Project is presently being amended
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA-Part B, Public Law 108.446) Project is presently being amended. The Project describes the special education programs that Lenoir County Public Schools proposes for Federal funding for the 2023-2024 School Year.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Mayor gives out Keys to the City at BBQ Fest on the Neuse
The 42nd annual BBQ Fest on the Neuse took place this weekend with Mayor Dontario Hardy giving out keys to the city. There were four recipients this year, Waylon Adams, Craig Hill, Shannarra Barrow, and Nikisha Williams.
Winners of the 42nd annual Wil King Hog Happenin’ whole hog cooking competition
The annual BBQ Fest on the Neuse announced its barbecue and sauce winners on Saturday. The categories include Sauce Boss, Natural Source, Backyard, and Professional. The winners each won prize money and cutting boards.
Lenoir County restaurant inspections
The following inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Fresh Green Peas
Fresh green peas are starting to show up at the Farmer’s Market and Roadsides stands, be sure to add the delicious bean to your menus while they are fresh and available. When picking out your peas, for best flavor, choose small peas, which are younger, sweeter, and more tender than large ones, and make sure they’re as fresh as possible.
Obituary: Lelia "Lela" Rouse
Lelia “Lela” Rouse, 81, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at UNC Lenoir Health Care. The funeral service will be conducted Monday, May 8, 2023, at 11am at Edwards Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Wiley Rouse Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
La Grange to Receive $13.5 Million for Water and Sewer Infrastructure Improvements
The Local Government Commission (LGC) has approved more than $100 million in financing requests from local governments around the state for school construction and other facilities, to renovate town halls and to purchase property for public use, and nearly $270 million for water and sewer infrastructure work.
LCC Student Receives LCC Arts & Sciences Department Laptop Award
Lenoir Community College student Ashley Rodriguez of Trenton was selected as the recipient of the Arts and Sciences Department Laptop Award. A Career and College Promise student, she holds a 4.0 grade point average at LCC.
Optimum opens new retail store in Kinston
Optimum, the local provider of internet, mobile, TV and phone services, today announces the opening of a new retail store in Kinston, North Carolina, located at 4159 West Vernon Avenue.