The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Obituary - Gloria “Denelle” Lane Roberson
Ayden - Gloria “Denelle” Lane Roberson, 73, passed away at her home on Friday, June 9, 2023. A graveside service will be held at 2pm Monday, June 12, at Pinelawn Memorial Park.
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.
Lenoir County Farmer's Market update June 10, 2023
Lenoir County Farmer’s Market update for Saturday, June 10, 2023. The Market open between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm Tuesday and Saturday.
Firefighters Honored Following Deadly Bulltown Road Fireworks Explosion
On Friday, June 10, 2022 at approximately 3:15pm in the afternoon, North Lenoir Fire & Rescue responded mutual aid with La Grange Volunteer Fire Department to 4871 Bulltown Road in La Grange, NC for a brush fire approaching a structure. Prior to arrival, the Lenoir County 911 Center advised responding personnel the structure contained fireworks.
LCPS’s summer learning camps open in July; registration open now
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).