Services will be Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Howard-Carter Funeral Home, Kinston, at 2:00 p.m., with visitation one hour prior to the service. Elder Kenny McNeil will officiate. Interment will follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park, Kinston, NC.
Cheers to Five Years: Neuse News Sponsor & Subscriber Appreciation Social
Neuse News is celebrating its fifth-year anniversary! To celebrate this important milestone, Neuse News will be hosting a Sponsor & Subscriber Appreciation Social at Mother Earth Tap Room.
KPD: Two men arrested for possession of a concealed gun
Two men arrested for possession of a concealed gun
Lenoir County Notice of Public Hearing: FY 23-24 Manager's Recommended Budget
In accordance with N.C.G.S. 159-12(b) for the purpose of taking comments from the public with regards to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget, as proposed and submitted by the County Manager to the Board of Commissioners on May 15, 2023, the Lenoir County Board of Commissioners will conduct a Public Hearing on Monday, June 5, 2023, during the regular meeting of the Commissioners which begins at 9:00 a.m. in the Commissioner’s Chambers located at 130 South Queen Street, Kinston, NC.
La Grange Public Library receives grant for small and rural libraries to assist patrons with disabilities
The La Grange Public Library, a member of Neuse Regional Libraries, has been selected as one of 240 libraries to participate in Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities, an American Library Association (ALA) initiative that provides community engagement and accessibility resources to small and rural libraries to help them better serve people with disabilities.
Lenoir County marriages
The following couples were married in Lenoir County:
Spirit AeroSystems Donates $8,400 to Lenoir/Greene United Way
Spirit AeroSystems recently donated $8,400 to Lenoir/Greene United Way. The donation is part of their annual investment in local community organizations through their Good Neighbor Fund. The funds given to Lenoir/Greene United Way will be distributed to their 14 area nonprofit partner organizations.
Mike Parker: June 15 ‘Artist Talk’ focuses on digital art
On June 15, the smART Gallery will host an “Artist Talk” at 6 p.m. The featured artist is Alice Shapiro, who will discuss her digital art form and worldwide exhibitions. The smART Gallery is located at 210 N. Queen Street in Kinston.
Public Notice: LCPS Request for Qualifications (RFQ) - Designer Selection - Frink Middle School
Information required to respond to the new RFQ is available on the school system’s website at: www.lcpsnc.org. Design firms wishing to be considered for this project are requested to submit their qualifications per the instructions on the website by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 2, 2023.
Lenoir County Death Notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Public Notice: LCPS Request for Qualifications (RFQ) - Designer Selection - Frink Middle School
Information required to respond to the new RFQ is available on the school system’s website at: www.lcpsnc.org. Design firms wishing to be considered for this project are requested to submit their qualifications per the instructions on the website by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 2, 2023.
Advertisement for Bids: Lenoir Community College Soccer Field Improvements
Sealed bids for the project entitled Soccer Field Improvements will be received by Lenoir Community College until 2:00 p.m. local time on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, in the Administration Building Boardroom located at 231 North Carolina Hwy 58 S, Kinston, North Carolina. At said place and time, all Bids that have been duly received, will be publicly opened and read aloud.
Sandra Ball Earns Dean's List Honor at Lee University
Lee University congratulates Sandra Ball of La Grange, NC, on earning Dean's List honors during the Spring 2023 semester.
Sheriff Jackie Rogers in TikTok with unexpected twist caught on camera
Lenoir County Sheriff Jackie Rogers appeared in a TikTok. The video shows the sheriff pulling over a car. The driver gets out of the car with his hands up and starts to place them on the car before moving behind the car and pulling out his phone.
Public Notice: LCPS Request for Qualifications (RFQ) - Designer Selection - Frink Middle School
Information required to respond to the new RFQ is available on the school system’s website at: www.lcpsnc.org. Design firms wishing to be considered for this project are requested to submit their qualifications per the instructions on the website by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 2, 2023.
Farmer's Market Update for May 20, 2023
Farmer's Market Update for May 20, 2023
New Lenoir County Corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Freshen Up Your Spring Recipes with Mint!
The very popular fresh herb, mint, is currently in season and is no longer just for Derby parties and making julips!! On a warm summer day, cool down by adding fresh mint to your drinks, main dishes and desserts!! Try these healthy ways to finish your dishes with fresh mint!
Advertisement for Bids: Lenoir Community College Soccer Field Improvements
Sealed bids for the project entitled Soccer Field Improvements will be received by Lenoir Community College until 2:00 p.m. local time on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, in the Administration Building Boardroom located at 231 North Carolina Hwy 58 S, Kinston, North Carolina. At said place and time, all Bids that have been duly received, will be publicly opened and read aloud.
Fine Antique & Southern Folk Art Gallery, Gift Shop, and workshop up for sale
Turnkey established Antique Store and Folk Art Gallery for sale, including $2 million in inventory, mostly real antiques from 1750-1965), display units, and a working workshop with a historic 1905 brick 5000 square ft building in quaint NC civil war battlefield town.