An array of summer learning opportunities that promise to be fun as well as educational for K-12 students with Lenoir County Public Schools will debut in July.
Moss Hill School Award Recipient
Reagan Bumgarner, center, received the Sue Marcom Jones Scholastic Achievement Award June 7, 2023. The award is given annually on promotion day to the fifth grade student at Moss Hill Elementary School with the highest grade average
Two month narcotics investigation ends with La Grange man's arrest
A two-month narcotics investigation ended Thursday with the arrest of a La Grange man on a plethora of charges.
Public Notice: LCPS - Advertisement for CM at Risk Services
The Lenoir County Public Schools is seeking the services of a Construction Manager at Risk for the construction of a new E.B. Frink Middle School in La Grange, North Carolina. The school system has issued a Request for Qualifications. The deadline for the receipt of responses to the RFQ is 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 15, 2023, in the office of Lenoir County Public Schools, 2017 W. Vernon Avenue, Kinston, NC 28504.
Greene County Sheriff's Office makes arrest in narcotics investigation
The Greene County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit arrested 45-year-old, Qusim Haneffe Maine Sr. of the Jason area, Tuesday afternoon, for the sell of heroin and meth.
Kinston resident graduates with honors from James Madison University
Aliza Matthews of Kinston graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree(s) in Dance - BA from James Madison University during commencement exercises in May 2023.
Neuse Regional Library receives two grants from the State Library of North Carolina
The State Library of North Carolina announced the 2023-2024 Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant awardees today. Neuse Regional Library was awarded two grants.
Lenoir Community College opens Floyd Health Sciences Center
Lenoir Community College (LCC) celebrated a momentous occasion as it officially opened the doors to its new Floyd Health Sciences Center. The event was attended by a large crowd, including students, faculty, staff, and community members, all excited to witness the realization of this long-awaited vision. The center was made possible through the support of the LCC Foundation Board of Directors, and many other partners representing a significant milestone for the college and the local healthcare community.
Public Notice: LCPS - Advertisement for CM at Risk Services
The Lenoir County Public Schools is seeking the services of a Construction Manager at Risk for the construction of a new E.B. Frink Middle School in La Grange, North Carolina. The school system has issued a Request for Qualifications. The deadline for the receipt of responses to the RFQ is 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 15, 2023, in the office of Lenoir County Public Schools, 2017 W. Vernon Avenue, Kinston, NC 28504.
Danny Rice: Get in the way
When you reach the age of full retirement, you have a lot of time for retrospection and introspection. Heavy on my heart recently has been the current status and future of our special community.
LCLA graduates praised for making right choices
Graduating seniors at Lenoir County Learning Academy were reminded that the diplomas they received during Tuesday’s commencement ceremony were emblematic of the right choices they had made in recent years.
Public Notices: Request for proposals for Speech Services
Lenoir County Public Schools is requesting bids for Speech Services for 2023-2024 school year. The speech services should be provided by a licensed North Carolina Speech/ Language Pathologist.
Snow Hill Police and Greene County Sheriff's Office unite against drug trade
Officer L. Perry conducted a traffic stop on US 258 bypass in Snow Hill. Officer Perry was assisted by Greene County Sheriff’s Office narcotics units after the initial stop was made. GCSO's K9 "Sasha" alerted on the vehicle and a thorough search was conducted of the vehicle.
Increased funding for education and emergency services in Greene County's budget
Snow Hill - County Manager Kyle J. DeHaven presented the Greene County Commissioners with the proposed 2024 budget for review and consideration. After a public hearing, the commissioners voted four to one in a recommendation of the proposed budget, with Commissioner Derek Burress as the dissenting opinion. The budget outlines several key highlights aimed at addressing various county needs and initiatives. To ensure a balanced budget, the proposed tax rate of $.786 per $100 valuation will remain the same. Additionally, an EMS Tax of $.04 per $100 valuation is being introduced.
Grant-funded Initiative Equips Kinston Parks with Life-Saving AEDs
The Gate of Lenoir County used grant funds awarded to their organization for the betterment of the Kinston/Lenoir County Parks and Recreation departments by purchasing Automatic External Defibrillators (AED).
Obituary: Betty Joyce Killingsworth Johnson
Betty Joyce Killingsworth Johnson was born on April 8, 1943 to Doc and Thelma Killingsworth and died, surrounded by family, on June 5, 2023. A memorial service will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday, June 9, 2023 at Howard-Carter Funeral Home.
Public Notice: LCPS - Advertisement for CM at Risk Services
The Lenoir County Public Schools is seeking the services of a Construction Manager at Risk for the construction of a new E.B. Frink Middle School in La Grange, North Carolina. The school system has issued a Request for Qualifications. The deadline for the receipt of responses to the RFQ is 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 15, 2023, in the office of Lenoir County Public Schools, 2017 W. Vernon Avenue, Kinston, NC 28504.
City of Kinston's proposed budget totals $117,888,927
The City of Kinston's proposed budget for the fiscal year 2023-2024 has been unveiled by City Manager Rhonda Barwick. The recommended budget, totaling $117,888,927, does not impose any increases on property tax rates, utility rates, or the use of fund balance. The budget also includes salary adjustments and additional positions in key departments. The City of Kinston anticipates voting on the proposed budget on Tuesday, June 20, 2023.
NC Implements Photo ID Requirement for 2023 Municipal Elections
Voters in North Carolina will now be required to present photo ID when voting in NC. This new requirement will start with the 2023 municipal elections. Voters will show their ID to an election worker and they will confirm the picture on the ID reasonably resembles the voter.
BBQ Chicken Fundraiser for the Ivey Walston Family
There will be a BBQ Chicken Fundraiser to benefit the Ivey Walston family on Friday, June 9, between 5:00 and 7:00, or until sold out. The event is located at Howell Swamp OFWB Church at 673 Speights bridge Road in Walstonburg.