The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
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 Thirty-One Thousand Dollars ($131,000.00). Notice is hereby given that prior to September 7, 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 ($130,000). Therefore, the lowest acceptable upset bid is One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($137,600.00).
LCC Faculty Professional Development Is Ongoing
What’s happening with faculty professional development? On Wednesday, Mrs. Siobhan Brewer, Director of Teaching and Learning, guided a group of faculty through a discussion around best practices in their first week of classes. Faculty were engaged in improving their own skills through peer-led talks.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Mike Parker: ‘Wings Over the Neuse’ takes flight again
Friday, September 8 marks the 15th edition of “Wings Over the Neuse,” the major fundraiser for the CSS Neuse Foundation, caretaker of the full-scale replica of the original CSS Ram Neuse.
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 Thirty-One Thousand Dollars ($131,000.00). Notice is hereby given that prior to September 7, 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 ($130,000). Therefore, the lowest acceptable upset bid is One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($137,600.00).
LCC Instructional Studio Up and Running
Lenoir Community College has begun using its first instructional studio to transmit live instruction to local high schools. These state-of-the-art rooms are equipped with document scanners, whiteboard cameras, high tech cameras and sound, lighting, and more. These technology rooms will take LCC to new heights with synchronous capabilities. Pictured: Mrs. Kensey Foushee-Erkes teaches math synchronously to Kinston High School students.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently pased away in Lenoir County:
Greene County Economic Development and LCC to host Career Fair
Snow Hill - On September 13, 2023, The NC Global TansPark Economic Development Region will host its Second Annual Greene County Job Fair. The event will be held at the Greene County Wellness Center in Snow Hill.
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 Thirty-One Thousand Dollars ($131,000.00). Notice is hereby given that prior to September 7, 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 ($130,000). Therefore, the lowest acceptable upset bid is One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($137,600.00).
Annual safety campaign urges: On the road, on the water, stay sober
As the summer season heats up and families hit the road and waterways for vacations and outdoor activities, the annual "On the Road, On the Water, Don’t Drink and Drive" campaign takes center stage to promote safety and prevent alcohol-related accidents.
Lenoir County Farmer's Market Update for September 2, 2023
Lenoir County Farmer’s Market update for Saturday, September 2, 2023. The Market open between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm on Tuesday and Saturday.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Green Peanut Season
Peanuts are currently being harvested and if you are lucky enough to be able to snag some fresh green peanuts, you are lucky. As you may know, green peanuts are only available during a short time
Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce August Update
Our August explorations brought us to the Town of Pink Hill with our Coffee & Conversations event at Brewed on Broadway. We were thrilled to kick off our month by connecting with the Town of Pink Hill and their business community.
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 Thirty-One Thousand Dollars ($131,000.00). Notice is hereby given that prior to September 7, 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 ($130,000). Therefore, the lowest acceptable upset bid is One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($137,600.00).
LCC Honors Retirees
Lenoir Community College celebrated its retirees during a reception in the William I. Herring, Sr. Culinary Arts Center with congratulations and words of appreciation for all their years of service.
Tower 110 Event Venue owners revitalize historic building for community gatherings
Pink Hill, NC - In the heart of Pink Hill, a new venue has emerged, breathing fresh life into a historic building. Cierra Dunham and her husband, Josh Dunham, the owners of Tower 110 Event Venue, have transformed the space into a thriving hub for various events and celebrations.
Tips to protect your school age athlete from injury
School is back and that means it’s time for youth sports. It’s a time of year we sports doctors enjoy as it gives us the chance to help those patients we really enjoy helping – healthy athletes that just want to compete. Successful competition doesn’t just mean rigorous practices and training sessions; it also requires a great deal of preparation to help make safe competition more likely.
Residents' complaints lead to arrest of parole violator
A 23-year-old Kinston man is being held without bond following complaints from concerned residents that led to a traffic stop and felony charges.
Cooper honors KPD at The Gate for being named Gang Unit of the Year
Governor Roy Cooper visited The Gate to honor the Kinston Police Department’s Violent Crime Action Unit recently named Gang Unit of the Year.