Susan Elizabeth Spence, known to friends and family as Beth, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024, from a long illness. A Celebration of Life will be conducted at a later date.
Obituary: Victor Clinton Cauley
Victor Clinton Cauley of Kinston, NC, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2024, at the North Carolina State Veterans Home. A graveside celebration of life service will take place on Saturday, April 6, at 10:30am at Pinelawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Friday, April 5, from 5-7pm at Edwards Funeral Home.
Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Lenoir County to host annual plant sale
The Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Lenoir County will host their annual plant sale on April 13th from 8am – 12 noon. This is located at their greenhouse area behind the Lenoir County Cooperative Extension Office, (1791 HWY 11 55 Kinston, NC 28504.)
Dr. Travis Towne: Celebrating April as Financial Literacy Month
As a high school educator entrusted with teaching students about personal finance, I have a message: we need your help to prepare our youth for their financial futures.
Arendell Parrott student tops Congressional Art Competition
Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) is announcing the winners of the 2024 Third District of North Carolina Congressional Art Competition. The Congressional Art Competition is an annual, nationwide event for high school students to showcase their artistic abilities. Each congressional district's winning piece of artwork is hung in the Cannon Tunnel to the Capitol in Washington, D.C.
NWS: Probability of severe weather Wednesday afternoon has decreased, but not to zero
It appears the risk of severe weather today is decreasing.
NWS: Severe Thunderstorm Risk Wednesday
Showers and a few embedded storms will overspread Eastern NC this morning. After a break in the widespread showers, additional scattered showers and thunderstorms may develop ahead of an approaching cold front from the west this afternoon.
Greene Early College Honor Roll and Principal's List
Greene Early College is proud of the following students for their academic accomplishments during the 3rd nine weeks:
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi inducts new members
BATON ROUGE, LA -- The following people recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.
Economic Development Region: March Regional Newsletter
Economic Development Region of Greene, Lenoir, Wayne counties and the Global Transpark March Regional Newsletter
Obituary: Bonnie Holloman Boone
Bonnie Holloman Boone, 98, of Lugoff, South Carolina, formerly of Kinston, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024. A graveside service will be conducted Saturday, April 6, 2024, at 2pm at Westview Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:30pm at Edwards Funeral Home.
Kinston Shooting Incident Leads to Two Arrests, Charges Filed
On March 4, 2024, at approximately 3:00 pm, members of the Kinston Police Department responded to a report of a shooting that had taken place near the 900 block of E. King St. Kinston, N.C. Officers made contact with seven young adults and juveniles, who advised that they were walking in the area, and they were approached by a group of males that initiated an altercation.
NWS: Cold front bringing rain and thunderstorms Wednesday
A cold front will bring showers and scattered thunderstorms on Wednesday. A few of the storms have the potential to become severe.
Moss Hill Elementary Third Nine Week Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following Moss Hill Elementary School students:
Contentnea-Savannah K-8 Third Nine Week Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following Contentnea-Savannah K-8 students:
EB Frink Middle School Third Nine Week Principal’s List and Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following EB Frink Middle School students:
Nobles Celebrates 50 Years at LCC - Nobles Scoreboard on Lancer Field Unveiled
Officially on April 1, Lenoir Community College employee Susan Nobles celebrated 50 years of service at the College; however, the College celebrated her Thursday with a cookout and with the naming of the Lancer Baseball Scoreboard – the Nobles Scoreboard.
Lenoir County restaurant inspections
The following inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
UNC Health Signs Long-Term Agreement with UnitedHealthcare
UNC Health has signed a new, long-term agreement with UnitedHealthcare. The multi-year deal will allow United members across North Carolina to continue receiving uninterrupted care from UNC Health providers, clinics and hospitals.
Obituary - Loretta Loftus Morgan
Loretta Loftus Morgan, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024. A celebration of Loretta’s life will take place on Monday, April 1, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at Rouse Funeral Home, where friends and family will gather to honor her memory and share stories of her remarkable life. The family will receive friends following the service.