Separate sealed bids will be received at the Lenoir County Public Schools Board of Education Building, ATTN: Mr. Nicholas Harvey II, located at 2017 W. Vernon Avenue Kinston, NC 28504 until 2:00 pm, on Tuesday, July 11th, 2023, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Conference Room.
More than 500 Lenoir County Public Schools graduating seniors put an exclamation point on a dramatic, often challenging but ultimately successful chapter of their lives during commencement exercises at Kinston, North Lenoir and South Lenoir high schools on Saturday.
Notice is hereby given that the Kinston-Lenoir County Tourism Development Authority will hold a Public Hearing at 1:50 pm on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at the Kinston-Lenoir County Visitor and Information Center, 101 East New Bern Road, Kinston, NC 28504.
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.
There is potential for severe weather today associated with an approaching cold front which will cross the area tonight.
First, a confession: Sandra and I are pack rats. We have mounds of stuff “saved” because we never know when we might need it. Most of my packs are books and old papers – newspapers, student papers, and drafts of things I have written. For her – well, I don’t think she has ever come across anything of hers that she feels does not have value.
On August 18 & 19, 2023 Jones, Craven, and Pamlico Counties will be holding a livestock show at the Lenoir County Livestock Arena. This show will be a part of the 11 show showmanship circuit in our district. Showmanship rules are to be announced.
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Separate sealed bids will be received at the Lenoir County Public Schools Board of Education Building, ATTN: Mr. Nicholas Harvey II, located at 2017 W. Vernon Avenue Kinston, NC 28504 until 2:00 pm, on Tuesday, July 11th, 2023, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Conference Room.
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.
On Saturday, over 266 boats competed in the annual Big Rock Keli Wagner Lady Angler Tournament. Mama Tried, captained by Lenoir County native Tyler Everett, brought in a massive 41.9lb Wahoo to the Weigh Station, earning the team $20,482.
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.
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is launching a new license and vessel registration system July 1. As part of the transition to the new system, hunting and fishing licenses — including Coastal Recreational Fishing Licenses — and vessel registrations will be unavailable for purchase from 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 27 to 8 a.m. Saturday, July 1.
It has been a very productive month for the North Carolina Senate. We have been working tirelessly on our version of the State Budget, which passed the chamber by a vote of 37-12. We also took the time to remember and honor our fallen heroes on Memorial Day – paying tribute to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice to ensure our freedom.
I love soup and love to make soup, but I must admit it took a while for me to “warm” up to chilled soups and gazpacho! Cool, refreshing soups can be quite flavorful and hardy especially this time of year and all of the summer bounty available for your recipe. Gazpacho gives us a great way to make a spicy fresh tomato treat and what’s more refreshing than chilled cucumber? Give these recipes a try and see if you can cool down and “warm” up to a Chilled Soup!
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
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.
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 for Saturday, June 10, 2023. The Market open between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm Tuesday and Saturday.
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.
