A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, May 13th at Pinelawn Memorial Park in Kinston, officiated by Rev. Dennis Peay of Westminster United Methodist Church of Kinston.
Dr. Deborah Grimes to speak at LCC’s 61st Commencement May 11
Lenoir Community College will hold its 61st commencement at 7 p.m. May 11 in the Student Center with Dr. Deborah Grimes as the guest speaker. Admission to the ceremony is by ticket only as seating is limited. More than 350 graduates are eligible to receive degrees.
Law enforcement officers and Special Olympic athletes team up to carry "Flame of Hope"
The Law Enforcement Torch Run® (LETR) for Special Olympics is the largest year-round public awareness and grass-roots fundraising campaign for Special Olympics. Known as Guardians of the Flame, law enforcement members and Special Olympics athletes carry the Flame of Hope into the Opening Ceremony of local competitions, and into Special Olympics State, National, Regional and World Games.
Family Accountability and Recovery Court Success
2022 was an incredible year in the 8th Judicial District Family Accountability and Recovery Court (FARC)! Eight participants successfully completed the program. In FARC, participants have lost or are at risk of losing their children due to substance use which impacts ability to parent.
Greene Central FFA Excels at University of Mount Olive
Last week our kids were recognized at our Southeast Region Rally event held at UMO for their achievements this past year along with a few regional contests in Agriculture Mechanics and Creed Speaking.
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.
Rumors or Truth? Down East Wood Ducks on Verge of Being Sold?
Rumors have been circulating that the Down East Wood Ducks, the minor league team of the Texas Rangers based in Kinston, North Carolina, might be sold to Diamond Baseball Holdings, a subsidiary of global sports and entertainment company Endeavor.
NWS: Severe weather is still possible later today through this evening
The primary risk continues to be damaging wind gusts as high as 55-65 mph and frequent lightning. Winds of this magnitude will be capable of more than just tree damage.
LCPS graduation season opens Wednesday at Early College
Forty-one seniors from Lenoir County Early College High School will be the first of nearly 500 members of LCPS’s Class of 2023 to receive diplomas when their Wednesday ceremony kicks off a string of five graduation exercises.
ENC Renaissance Faire Donates $3,500 to Lenoir/Greene United Way
ENC Renaissance Faire recently made a donation of $3,500 to Lenoir/Greene United Way. The 2nd Annual Renaissance Faire was held at the Lenoir County Fairgrounds on April 22-23, 2023 where close to 4,000 people were in attendance.
Greene County Schools names Teacher Assistant of the Year
Greene County Schools announced on Wednesday, May 3 that Mrs. Leslie Perkins at Greene County Intermediate School was this year's Teacher Assistant of the Year.
Public Notice: Jones County Public Schools - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
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.