significant undertaking is reshaping the landscape of Trenton, where an old church is undergoing a meticulous restoration. Under the leadership of Mayor Darlene Spivey, this project is not only about reviving a structure but also preserving a slice of local history. However, the ambitious endeavor is now at a crucial juncture, facing financial constraints that threaten to halt progress.
On January 19, the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) held steering committees in Wake County to assist the Board of Directors in setting policy for the Association in the areas of Agriculture, Environment, and General Government.
Congratulations to the following Southwood Elementary School students:
Congratulations to the following Woodington Middle School students:
Congratulations to the following Southeast Elementary School students:
Yes, your dreams have come true…research reveals that chocolate CAN be part of a Healthy diet! Studies show that eating chocolate, primarily dark chocolate, may contribute to improved cardiovascular health. Packed with natural antioxidants, dark chocolate and cocoa sit in the same good-for-you category as green tea and blueberries. I SAY HURRAY!!
The North Carolina State Lottery Commission on Wednesday set Monday, March 11, as the day that legal sports wagering can begin in North Carolina.
Greene Central High School's Agricultural Science department is under the guidance of a passionate educator named Emily Hardy. Hardy, an Agricultural Science teacher focusing on animal science and FFA advisor, is shaping the future of her students with innovative teaching methods and a deep-seated love for agriculture.
Congratulations to the following Northeast Elementary School students:
Congratulations to the following South Lenoir High School students:
Congratulations to the following Rochelle Middle School students:
The Public shall take notice that on Monday, February 5th, 2024 at 6:00 p.m, during its regular meeting, the Town Council of the Town of La Grange will conduct three public hearings at the La Grange Town Hall, 203 South Center Street, La Grange, North Carolina.
A Lenoir County Jail inmate has been charged in the death of a fellow inmate in a Jan. 20 incident at the detention center.
The Public shall take notice that on Monday, February 5th, 2024 at 6:00 p.m, during its regular meeting, the Town Council of the Town of La Grange will conduct three public hearings at the La Grange Town Hall, 203 South Center Street, La Grange, North Carolina.
On January 25, 2024, Michael Raymond Rouse, TSgt, USAF (Ret) passed from this life to his final reward. Funeral Services will be conducted Sunday, January 27, 2024, at 3PM at Edwards Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will be on Monday, January 28 at Pinelawn Memorial Park at 11AM.
Authorities arrived at Kinston High School after the School Resource Officer (SRO) requested assistance after students got into a fight. Local law enforcement assisted and the situation is over. The school is secure. Officers remained on site and are walking the halls. In addition to the fight, someone pulled the fire alarm.
Mrs. Ollie Williams Wesley, 92, of 330 Barber Avenue, Ann Arbor Michigan (formerly of Kinston, NC) closed her eyes peacefully into the joys of the Lord on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Funeral services for Mrs. Wesley will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Hull Road Free Will Baptist Church (2660 US-258 N) Kinston, NC.
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office has charged two fathers in connection with incidents involving minor children gaining access to loaded firearms with devastating consequences.
The state’s seasonally adjusted December 2023 unemployment rate was 3.5 percent, unchanged from November’s revised rate. The national rate remained unchanged at 3.7 percent.
The following births were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
