The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Help Wanted: Receptionist
RECEPTIONIST – Full-time position with immediate opening. Applicant should possess pleasant and professional appearance, attitude, telephone ethics.
Help Wanted: Adjunct Art Instructor
Lenoir Community College is a comprehensive institution that places primary emphasis on excellence in classroom instruction. The Adjunct Art Instructor is responsible for providing quality art instruction to Associate in Fine Arts-Visual Arts students and other LCC students needing general education art courses through the use of seated, online, and lab courses.
Local youths excels at Big Rock Kids Tournament
Addison Canady, a young angler from the area, made waves at the Third Annual Big Rock Kids Tournament held from July 10-13, 2024. The tournament, which promotes sport fishing among the youth and benefits children’s charities in Eastern North Carolina, saw 73 boats and over 350 junior anglers participating this year.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Summertime is Ice Cream Time
The heat of summer sends us searching for a yummy frozen treat! If you want a simple and easy frozen treat, try these recipes that don’t need a churn just a good old freezer!!
Lenoir County Farmer's Market update for July 27, 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.
Obituary: Robert (Bob) Lee Norville
Robert (Bob) Lee Norville, 94, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, July 25, 2024. A graveside service will be held at Pinelawn Memorial Park on Sunday, July 28th at 3pm. The family is welcoming friends at the home of Robbie and Debbie Norville.
Veterans' Roundtable: Introducing your veteran leadership
On behalf of the veteran organizations of Kinston, allow me to introduce your veteran leadership:
Bethel Christian academy earns Cognia accreditation
Bethel Christian Academy announced today that it has earned Cognia® Accreditation. Cognia is a nonprofit organization that provides quality assurance for schools, school districts, and education service providers.
New Bern Alderman nominated to fill unexpired NC Senate term
On July 23rd, 2024, New Bern Alderman Bob Brinson was nominated by the Republican 2nd Senatorial District Committee to serve the remainder of North Carolina Senator Jim Perry’s unexpired term. Senator Perry resigned his position on July 1st, 2024.
Advance tickets on sale now for 2024 N.C. State FairBuy tickets at www.ncstatefair.org
RALEIGH – Now is the time to save money and get a jump on planning your trip to the 2024 N.C. State Fair, happening Oct. 17-27 in Raleigh. Advance tickets can be purchased online now until Oct. 17. Tickets can also be purchased at the Dorton Arena kiosk on weekends, and walk-up tickets will be available Oct. 3-17.
Badcock Home Furniture & more in Kinston to close amid company-wide downsizing
Badcock Home Furniture & More announced the closure of its Kinston store as part of a broader plan to shutter 35 locations nationwide. This move comes after Conn’s HomePlus, which acquired Badcock in December 2023, decided to close 71 of its own showrooms. The Kinston store is among the seven Badcock locations in North Carolina affected by the downsizing.
Help Wanted: Receptionist
RECEPTIONIST – Full-time position with immediate opening. Applicant should possess pleasant and professional appearance, attitude, telephone ethics.
Public Notice: TOWN OF LA GRANGE PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE BY UPSET BID
TOWN OF LA GRANGE PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE BY UPSET BID Pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 160A-269. An offer of $3,000.00 has been submitted for the purchase of certain property owned by the Town of La Grange, more particularly described as follows: Parcel ID #:
Public Notice: Proposed Changes to Housing Authority Policies Open for Review
The Annual Plan, Five Year Plan, Capital Fund Five Year Action Plan, and proposed changes to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan and Admissions and Continued Occupancy Plan of the Housing Authority of the City of Kinston, North Carolina is available for review for 45 days beginning July 29, 2024 at the Central Office located at 608 North Queen Street, Kinston, North Carolina and all Public Housing Managers’ Offices: 1. Carver Courts 301 East Bright St, Kinston, NC 28501 2. Jack Rountree 2114 Viking Dr, Kinston, NC 28501 3.
Public Notice: TOWN OF LA GRANGE PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE BY UPSET BID
TOWN OF LA GRANGE PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE BY UPSET BID Pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 160A-269. An offer of $3,000.00 has been submitted for the purchase of certain property owned by the Town of La Grange, more particularly described as follows: Parcel ID #:
Obituary: Luke Benjamin Thacker
Luke Benjamin Thacker, 17, left his earthly home for his heavenly one on Sunday morning, July 21, 2024. A service of love and remembrance will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Immanuel Baptist Church, Kinston, NC, with Pastor Ben Thacker officiating. The family will receive friends for a visitation from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, July 26, 2024, at the Kennedy Home Gymnasium.
Peach House Vernon Ave to close July 25th, new location at Lenoir Crossing opens soon
The popular local eatery Peach House is set to expand with a second location at Lenoir Crossing, near the hospital in Kinston. The current location at 412 W. Vernon Avenue will close tomorrow, July 25, 2024, as the business prepares to transition to the new site.
Complaint leads to arrest of five on numerous drug charges
On Tuesday, Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office received a narcotics complaint from the public. Sheriff Jackie Rogers led an investigation — along with the Street Crimes and Rapid Response (SCARR) team and deputies from B Shift — at 3719 N.C. 58 South in Kinston. The investigation ended in the arrest of five individuals with numerous charges.
67 year old Kinston man arrested on felony possession
A 67-year-old Kinston man was arrested today on felony possession of stolen property in a case that started two weeks ago.