Cara McDonald from Kinston, NC has been named to the University of Delaware Dean's List for the Spring 2024 semester.
Lenoir County monitors Tropical Storm Debby, reviews emergency plans
Lenoir County Emergency Services is currently monitoring the track and progress of Tropical Storm Debby. Our team is in the process of reviewing county emergency operations plans and making initial preparations in advance of the potential arrival of tropical weather later this week.
Monday Morning Update: NWS Morehead City Hurricane Debby Update
Please see the latest briefing on Hurricane Debby. There is little change in the threat assessment for Eastern NC at this time. Debby is forecast to move slowly across northern Florida and into southern Georgia today into tonight, and then move very slowly across or just offshore of the Southeastern U.S. through the rest of this week.
Obituary: Bruce Michael Rafferty
Bruce Michael Rafferty, age 77, of Kinston, NC of Lenoir County, went to live with the Lord Wednesday, July 31, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held at his funeral service Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 2:00 pm at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church. A reception will follow in Moseley Hall.
Obituary: Sharon Lee King
Pink Hill- Sharon Lee King, 73, died peacefully at home on July 29, 2024. Services will be held at Pleasant Hill Christian Church, 4306 Pleasant Hill Road, Pink Hill, NC 28572 on Friday, August 16, 2024 with Pastor Lynn Maxwell officiating. Visitation will begin at 5:00 pm with service to follow thereafter.
Kinston's Lucky Cats Spay-It-Forward event offers affordable spay/neuter
Lucky Cats of Kinston and the Lenoir County SPCA are hosting two upcoming low-cost spay/neuter days aimed at promoting the health and well-being of community cats as well as the community in which they live.
Lenoir County building permits
The following building permits were issued in Lenoir County:
Mike Parker: Savannah High School reunion celebrates educational history
When the Savannah High School Alumni and Friends Association hosts its 23rd Biennial Reunion, it will celebrate the achievements of 18 graduating classes from 1952-1970 and former Savannah students who transferred and graduated from North Lenoir classes from 1971 forward.
Help Wanted: NCWorks Career Coach-Greene County
NCWorks Career Coaches are community college counselors embedded in high schools to help students acquire awareness and explore career and technical education post-secondary program options. This position is funded in part by an appropriation from the General Fund to the NC Community College System Office and created as a result of a partnership between Lenoir Community College and Greene County Schools
Help Wanted: 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.
Update on Vernon Avenue Street Repaving
The Vernon Avenue resurfacing project is set to move forward with a significant timeline update. According to Jordan W. Davenport, P.E., Assistant Division 2 Maintenance Engineer at the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), the resurfacing project is scheduled to be let this fall.
North Carolina's June County and Area Employment Figures Released
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 98 of North Carolina’s counties in June 2024 and remained unchanged in two. Scotland County had the highest unemployment rate at 7.0 percent while Buncombe County had the lowest at 3.2 percent.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Help Wanted: 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.
Help Wanted: NCWorks Career Coach-Greene County
NCWorks Career Coaches are community college counselors embedded in high schools to help students acquire awareness and explore career and technical education post-secondary program options. This position is funded in part by an appropriation from the General Fund to the NC Community College System Office and created as a result of a partnership between Lenoir Community College and Greene County Schools
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Lenoir County Farmer's Market update for August 3, 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: Using fresh herbs
Make the most of those fresh garden herbs this summer with some of these delicious recipes. Hope you will enjoy!
NWS: Impacts from potential Tropical Cyclone Four may occur as soon as Tuesday, Wednesday
Impacts from potential Tropical Cyclone Four. may occur as early as Tuesday or Wednesday. Our first briefing is emphasizing that heavy rain, flooding and rip currents are the main threats as of now.
Corrections Officer charged for bringing narcotics into Corrections Facility
On 08/01/2024 around 7:30 am, Greene County Sheriff's Office Investigators arrested 24 year old Destiny Griggs of Stokes, at Maury Correctional. Griggs who was a Corrections Officer at the time, was searched by Maury Correctional Officials.