Eastern North Carolina nonprofits supporting education, health and human services can apply for competitive grants from the Louise Oriole Burevitch Endowment beginning June 30.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Super Sweet Corn
I was super excited to see fresh sweet corn appear at the Farmers Market this week, sweet corn is certainly one of the highlights of summer.
Caroline Lafone: The deeper significance of July 4th
Every summer, my favorite day of the year comes around, the Fourth of July. It is a day filled with my favorite things to celebrate our nation’s independence. Many of us go to the beach, watch fireworks, spend time with friends and family, laugh at “put it in reverse Terry” memes, and so much more! Just as the fireworks light up the sky, your vote can illuminate the path toward ensuring our nation’s values and principles.
Lenoir County restaurant ratings
The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
Dominic English: LCC's Inspirational Dallas Herring Award Recipient for 2023
Lenoir Community College graduate Dominic English has been named LCC’s Dallas Herring Award recipient for 2023. She is one of the Great 58 in the North Carolina Community College System. The Dallas Herring Award was established to honor the late Dr. Dallas herring, one of the state’s earliest advocates of community colleges.
Happy 117th Anniversary of Hospital Care in Lenoir County on June 27th
Annette McDaniel, nurse case-manager at UNC Health Lenoir, and an employee this year for 40 years, says she was so surprised and a bit overwhelmed to learn recently that she is indeed related to the McDaniel family that started the hospital history in Kinston 117 years ago on June 27th.
Obituary: Mildred L. Koonce Cunningham
Mildred L. Koonce Cunningham, 92, of Kinston, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. Funeral service will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at Howard-Carter Funeral Home with visitation to follow.
Trinity Robinson: Freedom holidays are for everyone
Everyone can celebrate Juneteenth and Independence Day. Both holidays are significant holidays in the United States and hold special places in American history. They carry their own meaning. However, in a society increasingly fixated on labels and categorizations, it is crucial to recognize that the true essence of these holidays lies not in their assigned titles, but in the power, they hold to unite and empower individuals of all backgrounds.
NWS: Dangerous heat expected through July 4th
Primary Threats: Minimum heat indices of 105 each afternoon, with values in excess of 110 degrees possible on Monday.
Joslyn Evans Earns LCC's Academic Excellence Award 2023
Soon-to-be Lenoir Community College graduate Joslyn Evans has been selected as the College’s Academic Excellence Award recipient for 2023 and is recognized as one of the Great 58 in the North Carolina Community College System.
Mike Parker: Where has happened to the founders’ vision?
Tomorrow marks the 247th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Over the years, this document seems to have become a “classic” in the sense Mark Twain used that word. Twain defined a “classic” as something people praise but do not read.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Sydney Sasser: America’s Independence Day reminds us of the work ahead
The Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays. I love the fireworks, going to the beach, hotdogs, and everything else that comes with the holiday. It’s hard not to get swept up in all the celebrations and excitement of this day. There is also nothing quite like the comradery that occurs on this holiday.
LCC Graduate Alyiah Shackleford Receives Prestigious Governor Scott Leadership Award
Lenoir Community College graduate Alyiah Shackleford has been recognized as the College’s Governor Robert Scott Leadership Award recipient, one of the Great 58 in the North Carolina Community College System.
The bipartisan safer communities act continues to serve as a model for dealmaking in Washington
One year ago, Congress took an important step to protect our rights as well as our lives. In response to rising violence across the country, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA) was passed and signed into law. The law effectively balances crucial Second Amendment protections with needed investments and safeguards to help mitigate the disturbing trends we’ve seen in violent crime since the pandemic.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Alan Hawkins (left) accepts a check for $1,000 from his friend, and Friends of the Library board member, Mike Parker, the grand prize for the 2023 annual fundraiser. The Friends of the Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library holds the "I Love My Library" raffle to raise money to fund enhancements in library programming. Hawkins used his winnings to purchase season tickets to ECU Pirates football.
Beloved local sportswriter and family in need of our financial assistance
A man who has spent much of his adult life dedicated to covering prep sports and promoting young student-athletes in our area needs our help, Eastern North Carolina.
Lenoir County Farmer's Market update July 1, 2023
Lenoir County Farmer’s Market update for Saturday, July 1, 2023. The Market is open between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm on Tuesday and Saturday.
Help wanted: Kinston Housing Authority - Mechanic
Help wanted: Kinston Housing Authority - Mechanic. Minimum $16.55 per hour depending on experience.