We are expecting a period of strong (Gale Force) northerly winds beginning tonight and continuing into Wednesday morning.
Obituary: Donald I. Thompson
Donald I. Thompson, 89, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024. The funeral service will be conducted Monday at 2 pm in the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Pinelawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Mike Parker: 14th Freedom Classic scheduled for Feb. 23-25
Historic Grainger Stadium will yet again host one of the fiercest battles of this year’s baseball season as teams from the United States Naval Academy and the United States Air Force Academy face each other in a three-game competition for bragging rights. This year marks the 14th Freedom Classic baseball competition involving U.S. service academies.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Murphy introduces legislation to eliminate IRA "Pill Penalty" and support small molecule drug innovation
Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. introduced the Ensuring Pathways to Innovative Cures (EPIC) Act alongside Congressmen Don Davis (D-NC) and Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee Chairman Brett Guthrie (R-KY). This legislation fixes the Inflation Reduction Act's small molecule “pill penalty,” to ensure continued R&D investments into small molecule medicines.
Justin Tilghman: Path to Purpose – Part 3 – Building Confidence
As we continue our six-month series, "Path to Purpose," I'm excited to walk you through building confidence in yourself and the steps you’re taking. Building confidence is important as you begin to implement the different steps on this journey.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
North Carolina's December County and Area Employment Figures Released
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in 95 of North Carolina’s counties in December 2023, increased in three, and remained unchanged in two. Scotland County had the highest unemployment rate at 5.9 percent while Buncombe County had the lowest at 2.4 percent.
Economic Development Region Regional Newsletter - January 2024
EDR staff joined local leaders and Greene County employees in support of the new facility, located at 2189 Firetower Road, Walstonburg, NC.
Lenoir County Emergency Services release: Fire on Joe Nunn Road
A residence on Joe Nunn Road south of Kinston is on fire; the two-story structure is fully involved. Approximately 10 departments are lending aid to the effort to put the fire out. The family wasn't home when the fire started. There are no injuries reported at this time.
Obituary - Donald I. Thompson
Donald I. Thompson, 89, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024. The funeral service will be conducted Monday at 2 pm in the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Pinelawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library hosted 2023-2024 Young Poets Contest
The Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library was proud to host the 2023-2024 Young Poets Contest Awards Ceremony on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at 6:30 pm. The annual contest is in its twenty-fifth year and is sponsored by the Kinston-Lenoir County Friends of the Library.
LCSO announces new program "You've Been Caught Doing Good"
Lenoir County Sheriff Jackie Rogers and the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office have started a new program called “You’ve Been Caught Doing Good.” The sheriff presents awards to middle school students who have been recommended by their teachers and school staff for going above and beyond to help others and to foster a positive environment.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Super Bowl Season Snacks
It’s Super Bowl Season, did you know that the Super Bowl and Thanksgiving vie for spot number one and two in favorite food seasons of the year? Yes, while all of you football fans are glued to the TV, the rest of the gang is busy sampling the yummy treats on the food table!!
Deep Run man arrested for methamphetamine distribution
A 65-year-old Deep Run man has been arrested by detectives with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office following a three-month investigation into the distribution of methamphetamine into the county.
Seventh grader helps Woodington extend its spelling bee win streak
After winning the annual LCPS Spelling Bee for the past four years with champion spellers who eventually aged out, Woodington found a capable successor in Nikki Bellamy. The seventh grader outlasted the top spellers from the district’s elementary and middle schools on Thursday night to claim a fifth consecutive title for her school.
Obituary: Margaret Marston Taylor Perry
Margaret was born on January 31, 1937, to Frederick M. Taylor and Margaret Marston Taylor in Kinston, NC. She died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on February 1, 2024. The funeral service will be conducted Sunday at 2 pm at Faith Fellowship. The family will receive friends following the service at the church.
Public Notice: Town of La Grange, NC Public Hearing Notice
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.
North Carolina Department of Commerce announces NC Advanced Manufacturing Grants for local counties
The North Carolina Department of Commerce has awarded business services grants to 14 local workforce development boards, totaling $490,000, Governor Roy Cooper announced.
Urgent call for blood donors amid nationwide shortage
The American Red Cross has announced a series of local blood drives in response to a critical blood shortage as the nation faces the lowest number of people giving blood in 20 years.