Lenoir County Farmer’s Market update for Saturday, July 22, 2023. The Market is open between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm on Tuesday and Saturday.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Juvenile and Family Treatment Court Earns All Rise23 Leadership Award
North Carolina’s 8th Judicial District Family Accountability and Recovery Court received the National Association of Drug Court Professionals, now All Rise, Juvenile and Family Treatment Court Leadership Award at its 23rd Annual Conference in Houston, Texas on June 26, 2023. This national award shines a spotlight of commendation on a team which has demonstrated exemplary service to the family treatment court field.
Public Notice: LCPS Request for Proposals - Driver Education Services
Proposals must be submitted in a sealed package and indicate “Driver Education Services Proposal” on the outside of the package. Sealed proposals will be accepted by Amy Jones, High School Education Director, Lenoir County Public Schools until 4:00 p.m., July 26, 2023 at 2017 West Vernon Avenue Kinston, NC 28504.
Public Notice: Upset Bid Notice for Teachers Memorial School
Pursuant to G.S. 115C-518 and 160A-269, the Lenoir County Board of Education hereby gives notice that it has received an offer to purchase the Teacher’s Memorial School property owned by the Lenoir County Board of Education. The offer to purchase is in the amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000). Notice is hereby given that prior to July 26, 2023, at 4:00 PM, any person may raise the bid by not less than ten percent (10%) of the first one thousand dollars ($1,000) and five percent (5%) of the remainder ($9,000). Therefore, the lowest acceptable upset bid is ten thousand five hundred fifty dollars ($10,550).
Obituary - Jesse Vernon Braswell
Jesse Vernon Braswell, 92, of Grifton, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at ECU Health. A visitation will be held on Sunday, July 23, 2023, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Howard Carter Funeral Home. A Graveside service will be held on Monday, July 24, 2023, at 10:00 am at Princeton Cemetery with Pastor Stanley Buck, Dr. Charles Russell and Reverend Larry Carter officiating.
Election 2023 finalized candidate list for Greene, Jones, and Lenoir County
For the upcoming 2023 Municipal Election in Greene, Jones, and Lenoir County, filing opened on Friday, July 7, 2023, and ended at noon Friday, July 21, 2023. Election Day is scheduled for Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Here are the candidate filings as of Friday, July 21, 2023, at 12:00 pm.
From Cold to Closed: Update on Kinston's 2021 homicide
During the month of July 2023, members of the Kinston Police Department’s Investigations Division and the departments Violent Criminal Action Team were able to obtain vital information in the case. This information led detectives to obtain warrants for Ernest McCotter (31) of Hampton, VA and Deshawn Maye (30) of Kinston for the murder of Jerome Gadson on March 14th, 2021.
Kay Harrell Wins 2023 Lighthouse Award
Kay Harrell was honored with the 2023 Lighthouse Award by Lenoir/Greene United Way on Wednesday, July 19 at the nonprofit organization’s nautical-themed gala, “Set Sail With Us.” Presenting sponsor, Dr. Rusty Hunt representing Lenoir Community College shared Harrell’s impressive bio with a full house of attendees.
Public Notice: LCPS Request for Proposals - Driver Education Services
Proposals must be submitted in a sealed package and indicate “Driver Education Services Proposal” on the outside of the package. Sealed proposals will be accepted by Amy Jones, High School Education Director, Lenoir County Public Schools until 4:00 p.m., July 26, 2023 at 2017 West Vernon Avenue Kinston, NC 28504.
Public Notice: Upset Bid Notice for Teachers Memorial School
Pursuant to G.S. 115C-518 and 160A-269, the Lenoir County Board of Education hereby gives notice that it has received an offer to purchase the Teacher’s Memorial School property owned by the Lenoir County Board of Education. The offer to purchase is in the amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000). Notice is hereby given that prior to July 26, 2023, at 4:00 PM, any person may raise the bid by not less than ten percent (10%) of the first one thousand dollars ($1,000) and five percent (5%) of the remainder ($9,000). Therefore, the lowest acceptable upset bid is ten thousand five hundred fifty dollars ($10,550).
Help wanted: Bookkeeper/Office Manager
Kinston Law Firm seeks Bookkeeper/Office Manager. Salary based on experience.
Kinston Police apprehend robbery suspects
On July 20th, 2023, at approximately 9:00am officers with the Kinston Police Department responded to a report of an armed robbery that occurred on the 2100 block of West Rd. in Kinston N.C. Upon arrival officers met with the victim who described two subjects that had robbed him of his belongings and ran into a residence on West. Rd.
Sheriff's Office assures safety amid law enforcement activity in Jackson Heights
Members of the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Kinston Police Department, are conducting law enforcement activity in the area of the Jackson Heights community.
Seatbelt neglect, speed factor in fatal accident in front of Kinston Fire Station
On Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at 8:00 pm, officers from Kinston Police Department responded to the front parking lot of Kinston Department of Fire & Rescue Station #1 (401 E. Vernon Avenue) in reference to a single motor vehicle accident. Upon arrival, officers observed a 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe resting on the roof on the front concrete pad in front of Station #1.
Youth-Led Mental Health Initiative Project Please Stay
In October 2021, Susannah Swindell founded Project Please Stay, a mental health awareness organization. The project is targeted towards teenagers and young adults. The goal of the organization is to create a community full of aware and supportive young adults, which will hopefully prevent future suicides.
KARE to hold hurricane preparedness event on Saturday
Kinston Area Recovery Effort (KARE) is hosting a Hurricane Preparedness event on Saturday, July 22, 2023, from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm, at the Lenoir Community College Gym located at 231 NC HWY 58. There is no charge for admission and a Hispanic interpreter will be available.
Public Notice: LCPS Request for Proposals - Driver Education Services
Proposals must be submitted in a sealed package and indicate “Driver Education Services Proposal” on the outside of the package. Sealed proposals will be accepted by Amy Jones, High School Education Director, Lenoir County Public Schools until 4:00 p.m., July 26, 2023 at 2017 West Vernon Avenue Kinston, NC 28504.
Public Notice: Upset Bid Notice for Teachers Memorial School
Pursuant to G.S. 115C-518 and 160A-269, the Lenoir County Board of Education hereby gives notice that it has received an offer to purchase the Teacher’s Memorial School property owned by the Lenoir County Board of Education. The offer to purchase is in the amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000). Notice is hereby given that prior to July 26, 2023, at 4:00 PM, any person may raise the bid by not less than ten percent (10%) of the first one thousand dollars ($1,000) and five percent (5%) of the remainder ($9,000). Therefore, the lowest acceptable upset bid is ten thousand five hundred fifty dollars ($10,550).
A tornado watch remains in effect for our entire area through 7 PM.