Robert Parker Moody, 82 of Kinston passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Rex Hospital in Raleigh. Memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Friday, February 23, 2024 at Garner Funeral Home. The visitation will be held following the memorial service.
The Kinston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is hosting its 2024 Jabberwock Scholarship Pageant on April 12, 2024, at 7:00 pm in the Briley Auditorium at Lenoir Community College. This year's theme, "Royalty in Bloom: Grace, Greatness, and Glam," sets the tone for the event.
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
As new members of Trillium Health Resources, following the consolidation with Eastpointe, Lenoir County will have two (2) representatives on a newly created Regional Advisory Board.
Downtown Kinston will come alive this July 4th with an evening full of music and fireworks, as Downtown Kinston Revitalization hosts its annual concert at Pearson Park. The event, sponsored by local businesses including Bojangles, Walter Poole Realty, Kinston Realty Group, and Neuse News, is set to run from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm, culminating in a vibrant fireworks display.
Graphics students David Sanchez-Ortiz of Mount Olive and Carlie Williams of La Grange were recent recipients of the PICA-Weese scholarship provided by the Printing Industry of the Carolinas (PICA) Foundation.
Having amassed more than $800,000 in scholarship offers, North Lenoir High School senior Ahmad Zayyad has some deciding to do.
A middle school teacher and a high school student from Lenoir County Public Schools are teaming up to represent the state of North Carolina in a months-long learning opportunity that draws attention to the 250th anniversary of the First Continental Congress in Philadelphia in 1774.
Beta Sigma Phi Chapter, Xi Beta Upsilon of Kinston recently collected hygiene items for our returning military members. The Rack Packs contain, soap, washcloth, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, chapstick, shaving cream, sunscreen, shampoo, wipes and a snack.
As new members of Trillium Health Resources, following the consolidation with Eastpointe, Lenoir County will have two (2) representatives on a newly created Regional Advisory Board.
Patsy “Pat” Burns Cozart Patrick, 98, died February 18, 2024, in the comfort of her home. She was born September 21, 1925, the daughter of Dr. Wiley Simeon Cozart and Pauline Holt Cozart of Fuquay Springs, NC. A Celebration in Thanksgiving for the life of Patsy Cozart Patrick will be held Wednesday, February 21st at 10:30am at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church with Rev. Tom Warren officiating. Pat’s ashes will be borne to St. Francis Gardens for the Committal. Immediately following the Committal, the family will greet friends at the Kinston Country Club.
The Smart Kinston Foundation is excited to announce a special Black History Month celebration at the Smart Gallery at 210 N. Queen Street on February 24, 2024, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. This unique event will feature the works of four prominent Smart Kinston Artists, including Maximillian Mozingo, Jamil Burton, Maner Nobles, and Davida Rawls, offering a vibrant exploration of African American art and culture.
Many of you may remember the PBS special titled “Thank You, Eddie Hart.” The special recounted the story of how a Dutch family adopted the grave of Pfc. Eddie Hart, who died in battle during World War II. His niece lives right here in Lenoir County. Her name is Debbie Hollomon.
National History Day® (NHD) is proud to announce its role in planning and hosting the first-ever Young People's Continental Congress (YPCC). NHD has collaborated with Carpenters’ Hall, the home of the nation’s First Continental Congress in 1774, to produce a one-of-a-kind program for high school students from around the country, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the First Continental Congress.
Over the last two weeks, Congress engaged in a number of critical issues facing the nation: the raging crisis at our southern border, geopolitical challenges in Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan, and rapidly approaching government funding deadlines.
Governor Roy Cooper announced today that InfinityLink Communications, a Wired Telecommunications Carrier, has been awarded a grant from the State's Building Reuse Program. Earlier in the day, the North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) granted Lenoir County's request for $450,000 to support relocating InfinityLink Communications' headquarters to a facility within the Highway 70 West Industrial Park.
More than 1,300 students were named to the President's List at Coastal Carolina University for the Fall 2023 semester, including Jaylen Clark, from La Grange, NC (28551). Students who made the President's List have achieved a 4.0 grade point average during the semester.
Greene Early College has embraced the observance of Black History Month throughout February with activities for the students. Established nationally in 1976, President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month, calling upon the public to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.”
RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Transportation is accepting applications for the 2024 Multimodal Planning Grant Program, which provides state planning funds for identifying bike and walking paths and transit connections.
Eating your vegetables can actually help you build muscle. While best known for their vitamins, fiber, antioxidants and minerals, every gram of protein counts. It is always good to mix and match higher protein vegetables with other great sources of protein such as eggs, fish, seeds, nuts or poultry.
