The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Ev Dove-Coleman: Temporary Bumpiness
There are new strips going across the road on one of my neighborhood streets. There was no warning that they were coming. They just appeared one day without any public notice or explanation. They make a lot of noise when driven over and they create a bumpy ride for a few feet
Lenoir County Manager Proposed FY 2024-2025 Budget
Lenoir County Manager Michael S. James has presented the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Recommended Budget to Chairman Linda Rouse-Sutton and the Lenoir County Board of Commissioners. The budget aligns with the county’s Strategic Plan, focusing on improving operations, addressing challenges, making strategic investments, and maintaining financial stability.
Help wanted: Lenoir Community College - Dean of Business and Industry
The Dean of Business and Industry will provide direct support services to the faculty, staff, programs, and services within the Business and Industry Division under the direct supervision of the Vice President of Instruction & Institutional Effectiveness. Salary: $75,000 - $81,000 annually
Help wanted: Lenoir Community College - English/Humanities Instructor
The English/Humanities Instructor is responsible for providing quality, college-level instruction to LCC students through the use of seated and online courses, one-on-one instruction, and whole group methods for students to successfully complete degree requirements in an engaging environment.
Help wanted: Lenoir Community College - NCWorks Career Coach-Greene County
The NCWorks Career Coach position is a grant-funded position subject to legislative approval. Salary: 42,000 – 48,000 Annually
Help wanted: Lenoir Community College - Director of Library Services
The Director of Library Services provides leadership and vision for the library. The Director is expected to represent the library within the community, develop programs, develop collections, provide budgeting information, and manage all library staff, facilities, and services.
Help wanted: Lenoir Community College - Director of Small Business Center
The Director of the Small Business Center will plan, develop, implement, and manage strategies for the Small Business Center located at the Lenoir Community College (AAMC) Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing Center. Salary: $48K - $54K Annually
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Fun Facts About Fresh Cucumbers
It’s cucumber season and who knew the “cool” cucumber is good for more than just your salad!
Lenoir County births
Birth certificate records obtained from the Lenoir County Register of Deeds database list the mother's maiden name. In some cases, only one parent is listed:
Lenoir County Farmer's Market update for June 14, 2024
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. Most vendors accept EBT and Sunbucks, plus major credit cards.
Kinston City Manager Proposed FY 2024-2025 Budget
City Manager Rhonda Barwick has submitted the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget to the Kinston City Council. The balanced budget, amounting to $120,803,423, does not require an increase in the property tax rate or the use of fund balance.
A 20-year-old Hertford man was arrested earlier this week after a felony larceny of a truck and trailer from a Pink Hill farm resulted in a chase and a crash in Richlands.
Renewed efforts to reopen Greene County LPA after shutdown
The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles is seeking applicants to operate the license plate agency (LPA) in Greene County.
Obituary: Dr. Charles Leonidas Herring
Dr. Charles Leonidas Herring, 95, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at Kitty Askins Hospice House in Goldsboro, NC. A celebration of his life will be held on Wednesday, June 26 at 3:00 pm at Gordon Street Christian Church in Kinston, NC. A reception will be held afterwards at the Church Fellowship Hall.
Humphrey and Davis congratulate Greene Central Rams on their State Championship win
The Greene Central Rams are on top of the baseball world again. With an 8-5 win over Burns High School in game two of the NCHSAA 2A State Championship series, the Rams clinched their sixth state title, supported by both their seniors and underclassmen.
Tomatoes: The First Official Day of Summer
Some say Memorial Day Weekend is the ‘unofficial’ start of summer, the purists wait until the calendar date, coinciding with the Summer Equinox (June 20th), while I have always considered the official start of summer to be when I can pick my first red tomato off the vine.
LCSO seeks public assistance in locating missing person
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office is asking your assistance for a person that has been missing since April 22.
Local businesses combine to bring new flavor to Kinston
Jackie Elmore and Chad Ray have teamed up to create a new dining experience in Kinston by combining their respective businesses, Captain's Corner and Tundra Town, into a new establishment, Beachbound, at 211 E New Bern Rd.
Tips lead to arrest on drug related charges
KPD's Violent Crime Action Team received numerous tips from our community members related to drug activity on the 700 block of Candlewood Drive