There will be daily chances for shower and thunderstorm activity today through Friday. A few of these storms have the potential to become severe with the greatest risk for severe weather being on Thursday.
Dawton King of La Grange, NC sworn in as officer in the United States Armed Forces
The United States Armed Forces now have more than 140 new officers. Dawton King of La Grange, NC is one of the members of the Class of 2024 who accepted a commission into the United States Armed Forces.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Public Notice: Lenoir County Public Schools - The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA-Part B, Public Law 108.446) Project is presently being amended
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA-Part B, Public Law 108.446) Project is presently being amended. The Project describes the special education programs that Lenoir County Public Schools proposes for Federal funding for the 2024-2025 School Year.
Public Notice: LCPS RFQ - Refrigerated Equipment Maintenance and Repair
Lenoir County Public Schools - Request for Quote - RFQ2024C- Refrigerated Equipment Maintenance and Repair
Lenoir County Public School’s Child Nutrition Department’s current refrigerated equipment maintenance and repair contract will expire on June 30, 2024. This Request for Quote is being released to allow eligible vendors an opportunity to submit a quote for our refrigerated equipment and repair needs.
Public Notice: LCPS RFQ - Heated Equipment Maintenance and Repair
Lenoir County Public Schools - Request for Quote - RFQ2024H- Heated Equipment Maintenance and Repair
Lenoir County Public School’s Child Nutrition Department’s current heated equipment maintenance and repair contract will expire on June 30, 2024. This Request for Quote is being released to allow eligible vendors an opportunity to submit a quote for our hot equipment and repair needs.
Public Notice: Request for Proposals for School Bus WIFI Services School Year 2024-2025
Public Notice: Request for Proposals for School Bus WIFI Services School Year 2024-2025
Event: S.A.F.E in Lenoir County - Women’s Health Fair and Market: Supporting Survivors, Building Community
Calling All Vendors! Crafts, food, health care services, and more! You're cordially invited to join us at the Women’s Health Fair and Market, an event dedicated to raising awareness and support for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Hosted by SAFE in Lenoir and Greene County, this gathering aims to foster a safer, healthier community for all.
Obituary: Katie “Sue” Tripp
Katie “Sue” Tripp, 83, passed away Sunday, May 5th, 2024, at Carolina East Medical Center. She was surrounded by her family when she went home to be with Jesus. A graveside service will be held at East Duplin Memorial Park, Beulaville on Thursday, May 9, at 3PM. The family will receive friends at Edwards Funeral Home from 5 to 7 PM on Wednesday, May 8.
NWS: Severe Thunderstorm Risk Tuesday through Thursday
There will be daily chances for shower and thunderstorm activity from today through Thursday. A few these storms have the potential to become severe with the greatest risk for seeing severe weather occurring on Thursday.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Public Notice: LCPS RFQ - Heated Equipment Maintenance and Repair
Lenoir County Public Schools - Request for Quote - RFQ2024H- Heated Equipment Maintenance and Repair
Lenoir County Public School’s Child Nutrition Department’s current heated equipment maintenance and repair contract will expire on June 30, 2024. This Request for Quote is being released to allow eligible vendors an opportunity to submit a quote for our hot equipment and repair needs.
Public Notice: LCPS RFQ - Refrigerated Equipment Maintenance and Repair
Lenoir County Public Schools - Request for Quote - RFQ2024C- Refrigerated Equipment Maintenance and Repair
Lenoir County Public School’s Child Nutrition Department’s current refrigerated equipment maintenance and repair contract will expire on June 30, 2024. This Request for Quote is being released to allow eligible vendors an opportunity to submit a quote for our refrigerated equipment and repair needs.
Public Notice: Request for Proposals for School Bus WIFI Services School Year 2024-2025
Public Notice: Request for Proposals for School Bus WIFI Services School Year 2024-2025
60-Year Sentence for Kinston Man in Lenoir County Shooting Case
RALEIGH, N.C. – A Kinston man was sentenced today to 720 months in prison after shooting a Lenoir County Sheriff’s Deputy and leading law enforcement on a multi-day man hunt before shooting a neighbor and being apprehended with a loaded semi-automatic weapon with the safety set to fire. On October 16, 2023, Robert Lee Strother pled guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, carjacking, and discharging a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence
State grants enrich summer learning for LCPS students
Two state grants valued together at $28,000 will enrich the summer learning experience for LCPS middle school and high school students.
NCDOT: Maintenance Scheduled for Lenoir County Road
A section of a Kinston road is scheduled to be closed to traffic for maintenance work ahead of it being resurfaced.
Mike Parker: Girl Scout Troop chosen to distribute biking helmets
In 2007, the North Carolina Department of Transportation began a program called the “Bicycle Helmet Initiative.” The primary goal of the Bicycle Helmet Initiative is to reduce child and youth bicycle fatalities and serious injuries, including head trauma.
North Carolina's March county and area employment figures released
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in 44 of North Carolina’s counties in March 2024, increased in 22, and remained unchanged in 34. Hyde County had the highest unemployment rate at 7.6 percent while Greene County had the lowest at 2.8 percent. Six of the state’s metro areas experienced rate increases, four decreased, and five remained unchanged.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds: