Help wanted: Lenoir Community College - Grounds Technician. Salary: $31,000 - $39,000 Annually.
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 Seventy Thousand Dollars ($170,000.00). Notice is hereby given that prior to October 9, 2023, at 4:00 PM, any person may raise the bid by not less than ten percent (10%) of the first one thousand dollars ($1000) and five percent (5%) of the remainder ($169,000). Therefore, the lowest acceptable upset bid is One Hundred Seventy-Eight Thousand Five Hundred Fifty Dollars ($178,550.00).
The Filling Station in Jones County to receive Mission Development Grant
SECU Foundation continues its efforts to build community sustainability through a new round of capacity building grants recently awarded to 14 non-profits through its Mission Development Grant (MDG) program.
Lenoir County Agricultural Fair Returns with New Attractions
The annual Lenoir County Agricultural Fair is set to run from October 3, 2023 to October. 7, 2023. The Lenoir County Agricultural Fair is located at 401 Fairgrounds Road, Kinston, North Carolina.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Help wanted: Lenoir Community College - Grounds Technician
Help wanted: Lenoir Community College - Grounds Technician. Salary: $31,000 - $39,000 Annually.
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 Seventy Thousand Dollars ($170,000.00). Notice is hereby given that prior to October 9, 2023, at 4:00 PM, any person may raise the bid by not less than ten percent (10%) of the first one thousand dollars ($1000) and five percent (5%) of the remainder ($169,000). Therefore, the lowest acceptable upset bid is One Hundred Seventy-Eight Thousand Five Hundred Fifty Dollars ($178,550.00).
Moss Hill educator returns ‘home’ to earn Beginning Teacher award
Gabi Register hasn’t been teaching all that long, but she’s been teaching long enough to know hers is a demanding occupation where success depends on attitude as much as aptitude.
Lenoir County Pipe Replacements Planned for October
A couple of drainage pipes are scheduled to be upgraded on U.S. 258 South next week. The roadway near Patterson Road will close the morning of Oct. 2 and is scheduled to reopen the evening of Oct. 4.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Hearty Fall Casseroles and the Lenoir County Fair Casserole Cook-off
Don’t miss your chance to show off your casserole cooking skills at the Lenoir County Agricultural Fair. The fair begins on October 2 and runs through October 7th and is filled with all kinds of fun for the whole family!! The Casserole Cook-Off has become an annual event providing all of you great cooks out there a chance to share your favorite casserole recipes.
Veterans' Roundtable: Kinston organizations sponsor events for Veterans Week
November is an important month in the veterans’ community when we honor the service of our military veterans. While May is the official month for celebrating the contributions of the military and their families and our nation’s military dead, November provides an opportunity to honor those who have served in the U.S. military.
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 Seventy Thousand Dollars ($170,000.00). Notice is hereby given that prior to October 9, 2023, at 4:00 PM, any person may raise the bid by not less than ten percent (10%) of the first one thousand dollars ($1000) and five percent (5%) of the remainder ($169,000). Therefore, the lowest acceptable upset bid is One Hundred Seventy-Eight Thousand Five Hundred Fifty Dollars ($178,550.00).
Kinston-Lenoir Co Parks Director confident in team he leaves behind
The City of Kinston and Lenoir County are saying goodbye to its Parks and Recreation Director, Corey Povar, who announced his resignation after four and a half years in the role. Povar has accepted a position as Assistant Parks and Recreation Director in the City of Chandler, Arizona.
The Eastern Carolina Council of Governments Receives National Recognition
The Eastern Carolina Council (ECC) Area Agency on Aging (AAA) has been recognized through the National Association of Development Organizations’ Aliceann Wohlbruck Impact Awards Program for its Regional Technology for Seniors Program.
Lenoir County Youth to benefit from $30,000 donation to Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain
To provide meaningful educational opportunities and experiences to local youth, UScellular has announced a $32,300 grant to Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain in Lenoir County. This donation is part of a $1 million grant to Boys & Girls Clubs of America, which will directly benefit 19 additional Clubs throughout UScellular’s service areas.
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 Fifty-One Thousand Dollars ($151,000.00). Notice is hereby given that prior to September 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 ($1000) and five percent (5%) of the remainder ($150,000). Therefore, the lowest acceptable upset bid is One Hundred Fifty-Eight Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($158,600.00).
Cougar Community Day
Following their tradition of giving back, Greene Early College, continued this mindset on September 22. Being an early release day, the staff planned a day of giving back to their school and fellow students. It was an opportunity to realize and plan for upcoming initiatives and special events national and school wide. Another positive outcome was an opportunity for students to network with other students across the grade levels.
State budget passes, Humphrey & Perry secure funding for local projects
On Thursday, the North Carolina General Assembly ratified the 2023 State Budget (HB 259), which passed 70-40 in the House and 29-19 in the Senate.
Andrea Mefford fills educational gap with special needs focus
Andrea Mefford, a Cove City native and education veteran, is providing families with an alternative to traditional schooling. Her initiative, Fearfully and Wonderfully Made Academy, aims to offer a personalized educational experience, particularly for students with special needs.
NC Medicaid Expansion Will Launch on Dec. 1, 2023
Governor Roy Cooper and NC Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kody H. Kinsley announced that DHHS will launch Medicaid Expansion on Dec. 1, 2023, giving more than 600,000 North Carolinians access to health care.