I am not sure how Bill Molyneaux came to know about our part of Eastern North Carolina, but once he discovered us, he became a frequent visitor and friend in our efforts to preserve our local history.
Help Wanted: Teacher Preparation and Occupational Education Program Chair/Instructor
Lenoir Community College is a comprehensive institution that places primary emphasis on excellence in classroom instruction. The Teacher Preparation and Occupational Education Program Chair/Instructor is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Associate in Arts-Teacher Preparation and Occupational Education courses by coordinating instructors for courses, assisting with course scheduling, conducting instructor evaluations, and other duties as required.
Help Wanted: Day Support Technician
Position: Day Support Technician Salary: $12.00/Hr.
Help Wanted: Adjunct Health and Physical Education Instructor
The Health and Physical Education Instructor is responsible for providing quality health and physical education instruction for our Early College and traditional curriculum students. Classes include but are not limited to HEA 110 – Personal Health and Wellness and PED 110 – Fit and Well for Life.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Help Wanted: Adjunct Health and Physical Education Instructor
The Health and Physical Education Instructor is responsible for providing quality health and physical education instruction for our Early College and traditional curriculum students. Classes include but are not limited to HEA 110 – Personal Health and Wellness and PED 110 – Fit and Well for Life.
Help Wanted: Teacher Preparation and Occupational Education Program Chair/Instructor
Lenoir Community College is a comprehensive institution that places primary emphasis on excellence in classroom instruction. The Teacher Preparation and Occupational Education Program Chair/Instructor is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Associate in Arts-Teacher Preparation and Occupational Education courses by coordinating instructors for courses, assisting with course scheduling, conducting instructor evaluations, and other duties as required.
Obituary: Marvin Gilbert Vick, Jr
Marvin Gilbert Vick, Jr. passed away peacefully on July 7, 2024. The memorial service will be held at Wrightsville United Methodist Church, 4 Live Oak Drive, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480, on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 11:00AM, followed by a reception in the fellowship hall.
Kristy Kelly: Death by good intentions
The saga of Duplin, also known as the dog with a jug on his head, appears to be coming to an end if a post on social media is to be believed. The post announced the dog’s imminent euthanasia and was then shared with various news outlets, including ours. The outrage is building online as I type this. Unfortunately, the outrage is misplaced.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Lenoir County Farmer's Market update for July 13, 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.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Fresh Dill Isn’t Just for Pickles
Dill is a super versatile herb, it is generally easy to grow and is especially used in lots of summer recipes, as well as pickles! Dill makes recipes taste fresh, bright and extra flavorful!
Evelyn Dove-Coleman: The Invisible Cord
Once upon a time, the telephone at our home hung on the hallway wall. It had a long, coiled cord attached so the receiver would reach to my room. I would rush home from school and finish my homework so I could call Jean Chapman to discuss all that had happened that day at Savannah High School, particularly on the playground.
NWS: Showers and thunderstorms remain through the weekend
Showers and thunderstorms will remain in the forecast through the weekend but the heaviest rain and greatest flash flood threat will be now through tonight.
CCCC announces President’s List
SANFORD, N.C. - The following students have been named to the Central Carolina Community College President's List for the Spring 2024 semester, according to the CCCC Student Records and Registrar’s Office of the Student Onboarding and Success Division. Students named to the President's List received all A's in all classes, were registered for at least 12 semester hours, and received no incomplete grades.
First responders assemble Kits4Kids to comfort children during service calls
On July 18th at 11:00 am, Kinston PD and Lenoir County Sheriff's Office will gather to assemble First Responder Kits4Kids. Thanks to the generous donation from the Lenoir County Alumni, officers are working together to support the community by equipping themselves with special kits for kids.
Obituary: Lowell Thomas Hardy
LaGrange: Mr. Lowell Thomas Hardy, known best as “Goo”, passed away Wednesday afternoon, July 10, 2024, at his home. Funeral Services will be held 7 PM Friday, July 12th at the chapel of Taylor-Tyson Funeral Service with Pastor Jeff Hayes and Pastor Scott Hardy officiating. Committal Services will be held privately for the family at the Snow Hill Cemetery.
Obituary: Willie Moore
Willie Marvin Moore, 76, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. A celebration of life will be held at Hull Road Original Free Will Baptist Church in Arba on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastors Percy Cunningham and Johnny Wiggins officiating. The family will greet friends following the service in the Family Life Center. A private committal for the family will be held at East Carolina Veterans Cemetery at a later date.
Two La Grange residents arrested Tuesday on drug related charges
Two La Grange residents were arrested Tuesday night after Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office officials found methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia at a Wheat Swamp Road residence.
Lenoir County under flash flood warning
Lenoir County is currently under a flash flood warning. Multiple streets in downtown Kinston are impassable due to flooding. Areas of Hwy 11 N and Hwy 11 S are also experiencing partial flooding, which is impacting vehicle passage. Two vehicles have become stranded in flood waters on Hwy 11 N in front of Covation Bio plant. The public is urged to use extreme caution when traveling and to never drive through flooded waters.