Mark your calendars! Lenoir Community College will be bringing the holiday spirit to the community with its upcoming production of Irving Berlin's White Christmas The Musical for two evenings and four matinees in December.
Lenoir County Farmer's Market update November 11, 2023
The Lenoir County Farmer’s Market update for November 11, 2023. The Farmer’s Market will be open on Tuesday and Saturday from 8:00 AM until 2:00 PM.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Sweet or savory, butternut squash
Sorry summertime squash, the health benefits of fall-harvest squashes such as the savory butternut squash far outweigh those of its’ summer cousins. Of all the winter squashes, butternut squash is the easiest to work with; it has thin skin and can be easily peeled with a vegetable peeler. Its dense flesh and robust flavor work well in a variety of dishes, from sweet to savory.
Public Notice: Pink Hill Elementary Additional Parking
Sealed bids will be received from bidders by the Lenoir County Public Schools located at 2017 West Vernon Avenue, Kinston, NC 28504, until 11:00 AM, November 29th, 2023 at which time they will be publicly opened and read for the below listed pavement improvement project.
Obituary: Johnnie Elizabeth Bizzelle
Kinston-Johnnie Elizabeth Bizzelle, 94, completed her earthly journey on Friday, November 10, 2023. A service to honor and celebrate Johnnie’s life will be held by the graveside at Pinelawn Memorial Park at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 13, 2023.
Kinston City Council Election Results: Hardy, Solomon, and Seaforth Triumph
The 2023 municipal unofficial election results for the Kinston City Council race are in, and the residents of Kinston have made their voices heard. Incumbents Mayor Pro Tem Antonio Hardy, City Council Member Felicia Solomon, and City Council Member Sammy Aiken hoped to secure their seats for another term against opponents Les Lipford and Barbara Seaforth. Hardy, Solomon, and Seaforth secured a seat on the Kinston City Council.
Pink Hill's Mayor-Elect Mike Horne outlines vision for the town's future
Now that the 2023 municipal election has ended, Mayor-Elect Mike Horne is ready to deliver on the platforms he campaigned on.
Commissioner race awaiting canvass in Pink Hill
The 2023 municipal election in the town of Pink Hill, North Carolina, took place last night, on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. While the mayoral race proceeded smoothly, the commissioners race is too close to call, with only two votes separating the two candidates.
Public Notice: Pink Hill Elementary Additional Parking
Sealed bids will be received from bidders by the Lenoir County Public Schools located at 2017 West Vernon Avenue, Kinston, NC 28504, until 11:00 AM, November 29th, 2023 at which time they will be publicly opened and read for the below listed pavement improvement project.
Obituary: Edna Garner
Edna Browder Garner passed away at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. The family will receive friends at Rouse Funeral Home on Friday, November 10, 2023, from 12-12:45 p.m. and other times at the home of Angie and Jimmy Rouse, 2387 Fred Everett Road, Kinston. A service of remembrance will follow at 1 p.m. in the chapel. Committal will take place at Westview Cemetery, Kinston.
Update: Structure Fire and Fatal Residence Fire
With assistance from the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigations, the official determination of the fire was found to be accidental/electrical.
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 offer to purchase is in the amount of Two Hundred Twenty Eight Thousand Dollars ($228,000.00). Notice is hereby given that prior to November 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 ($1,000) and five percent (5%) of the remainder ($227,000). Therefore, the lowest acceptable upset bid is Two Hundred Thirty Nine Thousand Four Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($239,450.00).
Public Notice: Pink Hill Elementary Additional Parking
Sealed bids will be received from bidders by the Lenoir County Public Schools located at 2017 West Vernon Avenue, Kinston, NC 28504, until 11:00 AM, November 29th, 2023 at which time they will be publicly opened and read for the below listed pavement improvement project.
Public Notice: Visit Kinston - Change of meeting notification
The Kinston-Lenoir County Tourism Development Authority November 28, 2023 and December 26, 2023 TDA meetings have been cancelled.
Help wanted: The UNC Adams School of Dentistry Division of Pediatric and Public Health - Driver/Vehicle Operator for waterBEST
This position will serve as driver/vehicle operator for the waterBEST (Water from Bottles to Establish Strong Teeth) research study based in Kinston, NC. Hiring Range $15 - $28.33/hour
Help wanted: Lenoir County Health Department - Public Health Educator
As a member of the Lenoir County Health Department, you can make an impact! The Health Department is seeking candidates for a Public Health Educator I within the Health programs. Starting Salary: $38,380
Help wanted: Lenoir County Health Department - Processing Assistant V
The Health Department is seeking candidates for a Processing Assistant V. Candidates work involves a variety of office and technical tasks to accomplish the processing of information and documents. Minimum Salary: $31,500
Public Notice: Kinston Housing Authority - Advertisement for Bids
Sealed proposals will be received by the KINSTON HOUSING AUTHORITY for the SIMON BRIGHT SITE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AT NC 004-1 until 3:00 PM, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2023, and immediately thereafter publicly opened and read for the furnishing of labor, material and equipment entering into the Site Redevelopment Project.
Jail kitchen staff member arrested for sex with an inmate
A Lenoir County Jail kitchen staff member has been arrested and charged with having sex with an inmate and providing the inmate with contraband.