The NC Rural Center has announced that the application period is now open for its Homegrown Leaders training. The in-person training will take place from September 10-12 in Kinston.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: The Joys of Fresh Watermelon
Fresh cut watermelon is a “must have” on the menu at most summertime picnics and gatherings. Watermelon is natures perfect sweet treat that is also nutritious and tasty!
Recovery Court donates medication lock boxes to RADD
Recovery Court has donated 23 extra-large medication lock boxes to Raising Awareness for the Developmentally Disabled (RADD) to help prevent unintended overdoses in the community. The lock boxes are part of an outreach initiative aimed at improving medication safety in Wayne, Lenoir, and Greene counties.
Lenoir County Farmer's Market update for July 20, 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.
Help Wanted: Day Support Technician
Position: Day Support Technician Salary: $12.00/Hr.
Parking Violation leads to arrest
KPD officers were called to 2407 N Herritage Street regarding a vehicle parked in a fire lane with the keys locked inside. Upon arrival, officers began addressing multiple fire lane violations.
Obituary: Kenneth Earl Garris
Kenneth Earl Garris, 75, of LaGrange went Home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at his home surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren. A private service will be held at a later date for the family.
Goodwill Industries of Eastern North Carolina, Inc. (GIENC) to host community outreach event
Goodwill Industries of Eastern North Carolina, Inc. (GIENC®) will hold a Community Outreach Event Fri., July 19 at its Kinston store at 4190 W. Vernon Ave. The event will include free medical screenings and dental care (via Baptists on Mission), free legal aid (via Legal Aid of North Carolina), a pay-what you can mobile food market (via Ripe for Revival), and free STEAM educational experiences (via GIENC’s mobile STEAM lab)
Lenoir County to receive $2.16M for water infrastructure upgrades
Governor Roy Cooper announced today that communities statewide will receive more than $253 million in drinking water and wastewater infrastructure funding and stormwater construction grants to help pay for 70 projects in 30 counties statewide, including 51 construction projects.
Help Wanted: Day Support Technician
Position: Day Support Technician Salary: $12.00/Hr.
Obituary: Melba Gentry Alcock Ingles
Melba Gentry Alcock Ingles, 94, of Kinston, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at her home. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Howard-Carter Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Allen Ham officiating. Burial will follow the service at Pinelawn Memorial Park.
Obituary: Winston Delano Sutton
Winston Delano Sutton, known fondly as “W.D.” or “Shorty”,79, of Kinston, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 18th, 2024. A visitation will be held at the home on Sunday, July 21st from 1:00-3:00. His services are private.
EDPNC International Trade Division visits Kinston
The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina's (EDPNC) International Trade Division held an event at Lenoir Community College's Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing Center to assist local businesses with exporting their products and services. The event, part of EDPNC's annual outreach program, brought trade experts and resources directly to the local community.
NWS: Weak front will bring showers, potential, damaging winds, large hail, and torrential downpours
A weak front moving into NC today will produce scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. The thunderstorms will have the potential to produce damaging winds, large hail, and torrential downpours.
Erica Miller Joins Magic Mile Media as Business Development Representative
Magic Mile Media has announced the addition of Erica Miller as their new Business Development Representative. Miller, who brings a wealth of experience from her previous roles in business development and community service, is set to enhance the company’s outreach and client relations.
Chilly Goose Shaved Ice Opens in Kinston
Chilly Goose Shaved Ice, a family-owned business offering Hawaiian Shaved Ice, celebrated its grand opening on Saturday, July 13, 2024. The new shop, located at 2820 W. Vernon Ave., is owned by Katie Bain Herring and aims to serve the community and surrounding areas.
Op-Ed: Protect North Carolina Businesses, Protect the ERC
In the mosaic of domestic economic vitality, American businesses are the mortar holding our country together
Obituary: Pamela "Pam" Jean Lanier Wurtz
Pamela “Pam” Jean Lanier Wurtz, 63, of Pink Hill passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at ECU Health Duplin Hospital. A Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, July 18, 2024 at Garner Funeral Home with Pastor Brandon Johnson officiating. Visitation will be held following the service.
Goldsboro man arrested for possessing a stolen firearm
KPD"s C-Squad officers were searching the area of Dixon Street for a report of shots fired. Officers made contact with Sentelle Leonard (24 of Goldsboro, NC) in the area and discovered he was illegally concealing a handgun.
Mi Ranchito Mexican Bar and Grill Opens in Pink Hill
PINK HILL – Mi Ranchito Mexican Bar and Grill, a new restaurant specializing in Mex-Tex and traditional Mexican cuisine, opened its doors on Saturday, June 22, 2024. The restaurant, located at 107 N Central Ave., aims to serve the Pink Hill community with a variety of Mexican dishes.