If you are a strategic thinker, a dynamic leader and are results-oriented seeking an exciting opportunity in the human services field, Lenoir County, located in eastern North Carolina, invites you to apply to lead its Social Services Department as its next Social Services Director.
The Lenoir County Farmer’s Market is located at 100 North Heritage Street. The market is open on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm.
The North Carolina Emergency Management Disaster Relief and Mitigation fund has awarded the City of Kinston $3 million for the Adkin Branch Flood Mitigation Project.
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Bursting with flavor, the juicy, sweet peach signifies the fresh fun of summer!! Great news, peach season is here! Whether you enjoy yours fresh, canned, or cooked enjoy them while you can. It is no secret a grocery store peach cannot hold a candle to a fresh in season juicy one.
Storms moving through Lenoir County have caused damage and knocked out power in some areas Thursday evening.
SECU Foundation, a charitable organization funded by the members of State Employees’ Credit Union, has awarded $10,000 four-year college scholarships to six local graduating high school seniors for study at one of the 16 universities that is part of the University of North Carolina System. Scholarship recipients are:
UNC Health Lenoir along with other hospitals across the state have felt the stress of the nursing shortage over the last few years and that stress will likely continue. According to the American Association for Colleges of Nursing, the United States is projected to see continued shortages of RNs as baby boomers get older and our aging population sees an increased need for health care.
The largest-ever graduating class at Lenoir County Learning Academy was urged to use the momentum of Tuesday’s commencement ceremony to move them ahead in the world.
In accordance with N.C.G.S. 159-12(b) for the purpose of taking comments from the public with regards to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget, as proposed and submitted by the County Manager to the Board of Commissioners on May 20, 2024, the Lenoir County Board of Commissioners will conduct a Public Hearing on Monday, June 17, 2024, during the regular meeting of the Commissioners which begins at 4:00 p.m. in the Commissioner’s Chambers located at 101 N Queen Street, Kinston, NC, second floor.
My son is going to get his associates degree from LCC this year. I’m so proud of his accomplishments and how hard he’s worked at finishing the course work. It wasn’t easy, for either of us. As he’s my youngest, his impending graduation has left me feeling out of sorts. Incomplete.
A longstanding dream has come to fruition as VFW Post 2771 announced the establishment of a nursing scholarship at Lenoir Community College, thanks to the dedication and efforts of its members. This scholarship, which has been years in the making, is set to support aspiring nurses in Lenoir County and across North Carolina.
The Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary will be hosting a Can Food Donation Drive-Thru on Saturday, June 8th, 2024, from 10:00am - 1:00pm, located at The Salvation Army 2110 N. Queen Street in Kinston.
Robert Earl Everett, 40, left a void in the hearts of many as he departed this life for life eternal on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. A service of love and remembrance will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Wheat Swamp Christian Church with Pastor Hank Jarman officiating. Committal will follow at Westview Cemetery.
Detectives with KPD's Violent Crime Action Team observed Perry Jones (47 of Kinston) on Macon St. Detectives were aware that Jones had warrants related to a previous incident involving narcotic violations. Detectives approached Jones and he attempted to walk away.
Minnie Helen Jones-Page Chase, 90, of Kinston passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024 at Signature Health Care. A visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at Garner Funeral Home and other times at 231 Reagan Dr., Kinston, NC 28504. Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 6, 2024 at Pinelawn Memorial Park with Pastor Captain Joshua Smith of the Salvation Army in Kinston officiating.
Jersey Mike’s Subs, a popular submarine sandwich chain, is set to open a new location in Kinston at 4153 West Vernon Avenue, according to their website. That address is in the Kinston Pointe plaza that also includes Walmart Supercenter, a Subway, a Dollar Tree and more. Jersey Mike’s is set to open inside what is now the Subway.
The Kinston City Council voted against a proposal from the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and approved by the Lenoir County Commissioners to remove several traffic signals on Queen Street. The decision was made following a public hearing where numerous community members voiced strong opposition to the plan.
