Now that July 4 has come and gone, I want to share one of my supreme irritations. As I drive from place to place, I see any number of displays of the U.S. flag. I am sure those who fly the flag do so out of respect for the flag and love for our country.
I hope you and your family are enjoying the start of summer! It’s a beautiful time of year to live in Eastern North Carolina.
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Lenoir Hospital Foundation recently provided $71,405 for 2023 funding to support UNC Health Lenoir projects. Seven special projects were funded enhancing patient and overall community health.
The Lenoir County Board of Education recently issued a notice stating its intention to sell the property located at 500 Marcella Drive in Kinston, also known as the former Teachers Memorial School. The board plans to conduct the sale through the upset bid process inviting interested parties to submit their initial offers for purchase.
Matilda The Musical is set to grace the Turner Stage at Lenoir Community College for two weekends in July. The musical's narrative centers on Matilda Wormwood, a precocious 5-year-old girl with the gift of telekinesis. She loves reading, overcomes obstacles caused by her family and school, and helps her teacher reclaim her life.
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
During the months of May and June of 2023 we worked hard and played harder for our Small Business Kickball Tournament. It was great to see our community of businesses out on the field with all their loved ones watching.
Many of you have seen me use the term "Long Session," this year. In North Carolina, our state legislature operates on a two-year period known as a "biennium," with Long Session taking place on the odd numbered years and Short Session for the even numbered years.
Mark your calendars for Matilda The Musical at Lenoir Community College this weekend. The Roald Dahl musical centers on Matilda Wormwood, a young girl who is gifted with psychokinetic powers. She overcomes many obstacles driven by her uncaring family and heinous headmistress, Ms. Trunchbull.
34 Jones Senior FFA members recently participated in the 94th North Carolina State FFA Convention, held June 27-29, 2023 at the Raleigh Convention Center. Jones Senior FFA members, under the leadership of Mr. Chris Hicks and Mrs. Mary Murphy, brought home numerous accolades that represent a stellar year of performance.
ADVP Coordinator needed at Neuse Enterprises, Inc. Bachelor Degree in Human Services with two years experience working with individual that have a developmental disability.
Grilling out has always been a fun and flavorful way to cook, no matter the season, but especially during the summer when the days are long and there is outside fun to be had!!
Kinston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Inc. welcomes 34 new members. The new members were inducted April 29, 2023 in a ritualistic ceremony followed by a sisterhood luncheon.
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Lenoir County Farmer’s Market update for Saturday, July 7, 2023. The Market is open between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm on Tuesday and Saturday.
Lenoir Community College will bring Matilda The Musical to life on the Turner Stage. Matilda The Musical is based around a 5-year-old Matilda Wormwood, an intelligent little girl with the gift of telekinesis determined to overcome her hardships.
Sarah Smith Long, 88, of Kinston, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Greendale Forrest in Snow Hill. Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 10, 2023 at Jackson Heights OFWB Church. Funeral will begin at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Ashley Summerlin officiating.
UNC Health Lenoir is Nationally Recognized for its Commitment to Providing High-Quality Heart Failure Care
Xi Beta Upsilon Sorority sisters traveled to New Bern for the historic homes tour, to Charleston to enjoy the architecture and fine food, to Wilmington to tour Thalian Hall and to see Riverdance, and to relax at Cape Lookout National Seashore
