On August 21, 2023, deputies from the Lenoir County Sheriff Support Services took Ms. Turzy into custody while she was inside the court room.
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 property’s street address is 500 Marcella Drive Kinston, NC 28501. The offer to purchase is in the amount of One Hundred and Twenty Thousand Dollars ($120,000.00). Notice is hereby given that prior to August 28,2023, 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 ($119,000). Therefore, the lowest acceptable upset bid is One Hundred Twenty-Six Thousand Fifty Dollars ($126,050.00).
Kinston Police Department’s Violent Crime Action Team Named Gang Unit of the Year
The Kinston Police Department's Violent Crime Action Team (VCAT) was honored with the prestigious Gang Unit of the Year award on August 8, 2023, at the North Carolina Gang Investigator's Association conference in Winston-Salem.
U.S. Senator Ted Budd visits the NC Global TransPark
U.S. Senator Ted Budd and U.S. Congressman Gregory Murphy visited the North Carolina Global TransPark (NCGTP). Both guests were briefed on the recent aerospace and defense industry expansions at the NCGTP by Preston Hunter, Executive Director of the NCGTP.
Expungement clinic to be hosted by The Presence Church of La Grange
The Presence Church of La Grange is hosting an expungement clinic aimed at assisting individuals in clearing their criminal records. This initiative seeks to provide people with the chance to remove certain entries from their records, thereby enhancing their prospects for securing improved job opportunities.
Obituary: Daniel Hill
Daniel Hill passed away peacefully at Spring Arbor Senior Living, in Kinston, on Saturday evening, August 19th, 2023. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 24, 2023 at Howard-Carter Funeral Home in Kinston, with Pastor Allen Ham officiating. Visitation will follow the service.
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 property’s street address is 500 Marcella Drive Kinston, NC 28501. The offer to purchase is in the amount of One Hundred and Twenty Thousand Dollars ($120,000.00). Notice is hereby given that prior to August 28,2023, 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 ($119,000). Therefore, the lowest acceptable upset bid is One Hundred Twenty-Six Thousand Fifty Dollars ($126,050.00).
Mike Parker: School buses will be rolling soon: Please be alert and obey the law
On Monday, Dec. 17, 2018, just after 7:30 a.m. on Icard Ridge Road in Alexander County, a car traveling south crossed the center line and plowed into a school bus bound for West Alexander Middle School. The crash resulted in injuries to 13 students and the bus driver
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
New Lenoir County Corporations
The following businesses were filed with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
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 property’s street address is 500 Marcella Drive Kinston, NC 28501. The offer to purchase is in the amount of One Hundred and Twenty Thousand Dollars ($120,000.00). Notice is hereby given that prior to August 28,2023, 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 ($119,000). Therefore, the lowest acceptable upset bid is One Hundred Twenty-Six Thousand Fifty Dollars ($126,050.00).
Greene Central Marching Rams march in 2023-24
Snow Hill - Greene Central High School’s Marching Rams have kicked off their 2023-24 season. Since July 24th the members of the band have been meeting at Greene Central for Band Camp from 9-5. They have been working hard on their halftime show, marching basics, and new music.
North Carolina's July Employment Figures Released
The state’s seasonally adjusted July 2023 unemployment rate was 3.3 percent, unchanged from June’s revised rate. The national rate decreased 0.1 of a percentage point to 3.5 percent.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
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 property’s street address is 500 Marcella Drive Kinston, NC 28501. The offer to purchase is in the amount of One Hundred and Twenty Thousand Dollars ($120,000.00). Notice is hereby given that prior to August 28,2023, 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 ($119,000). Therefore, the lowest acceptable upset bid is One Hundred Twenty-Six Thousand Fifty Dollars ($126,050.00).
Lenoir County Farmer's Market Update for August 19, 2023
Lenoir County Farmer’s Market update for Saturday, August 19, 2023. The Market open between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm Tuesday and Saturday.
Celebrate Community at the Jones County Heritage Festival, Sept 22-23
The annual Jones County Heritage Festival is set to return on September 22nd and 23rd at the Jones County Civic Center. The two-day event promises a vibrant celebration of community and culture. Kicking off the festivities is a concert featuring John Norris and Paige King Johnson on Friday, September 22nd. Doors open at 6:30PM, and tickets are available online or at the door.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy available at renovated UNC Health Lenoir Wound and Infusion Center
UNC Health Lenoir is proud to announce the opening of the new state of the art UNC Health Lenoir Wound and Infusion Center. This unit specializes in advanced wound care and infusion services. Wound therapy has been available in the hospital since 2016 but the hospital has recently expanded to include hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
NCGTP and Kinston Jet Center address growing fuel demands
Addressing a growing need for increased fuel capacity, the North Carolina Global TransPark Authority (NCGTP) and Kinston Regional Airport (ISO) have begun construction on a new fuel farm. The existing facility, dating back to the '50s, currently supplies 60,000 gallons but has been unable to meet daily demands.
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 property’s street address is 500 Marcella Drive Kinston, NC 28501. The offer to purchase is in the amount of One Hundred and Twenty Thousand Dollars ($120,000.00). Notice is hereby given that prior to August 28,2023, 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 ($119,000). Therefore, the lowest acceptable upset bid is One Hundred Twenty-Six Thousand Fifty Dollars ($126,050.00).