The Adjunct Welding Technology Instructor is responsible for providing quality and industry standard instruction in welding topics through the use of seated, online, and lab courses.
Help wanted: Lenoir County Government Health Department - Business Officer
As a member of the Lenoir County Government Health Department, you can make a difference! The Health Department is seeking candidates for a Business Officer. The Business Officer is responsible for the organization and supervision of fiscal and budgetary operations of the Department.
Help wanted: Lenoir County Transit - Part-time Vehicle Operator
As a member of the Lenoir County Government Transit Department, you can make a difference! The Transit Department is seeking candidates for a Part-time Vehicle Operator. Candidates work involves the operation of a van or other vehicles to ensure safe transportation of passengers to and from various destinations.
Dedication Ceremony for the Jones County Charters of Freedom Set for September 23rd at 1:00pm
TRENTON – The Declaration of Independence, United States Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Civil Rights Amendments are coming to Jones County thanks to the combined efforts of the County, working with Foundation Forward, Inc. of Burke County, NC. These founding documents, known as The Charters of Freedom, are being permanently installed at the Jones County Civic Center, located at 832 NC Hwy 58 South, Trenton, NC 28585.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Obituary: Marion Cox Harrington
Marion Cox Harrington, 69, of Kinston, NC passed away on August 24, 2024, after a few years of declining health. There will be a celebration of life at the Gordon Street Christian Church Fellowship Hall on North St. in Kinston, NC on Saturday Sept 7th at 2pm.
Itamar Tejada celebrated as ‘24-’25 LEAP Fellowship Recipient
Itamar Tejada, a 12th grade student at Lenoir County Early College High School, got quite the surprise when members of the district’s senior leadership team showed up Wednesday morning with balloons and an award with her name on it.
VFW Post 2771 Announces Patriot's Pen & Voice of Democracy Scholarship Contests
The VFW is dedicated to promoting patriotism and investing in our future generation. If you are a democracy-loving high school student interested in a $35,000 college scholarship or a patriotic middle school student interested in winning $5,000, these scholarships may be for you.
Event: SAFE's Women’s Health Fair and Market
Get Ready for an Exciting Day at the Women’s Health Fair and Market!
La Grange man charged with DWI after Motor Vehicle Crash
On September 3, 2024 at approximately 11:07 pm, officers responded to a vehicle crash on Highway 258 North. Officers arrived on scene and located Daniel Cooley (49 of La Grange).
Seven Springs man charged with DWI after vehicle crash
On September 4, 2024, at approximately 07:45 am, officers from KPD's A-Squad responded to Frances Place & Independence Street for a report of a motor vehicle crash
LCC receives donation from Caswell Center Foundation for scholarships
The Caswell Center Foundation recently presented a $60,000 check to the Lenoir Community College Foundation Scholarship Program to assist students interested in pursuing a degree in developmental disabilities and health-related fields.
Greene County 4-H shooting sports team members qualify for state
The Greene County 4-H shooting sports team traveled to the Eastern 4-H Center in Columbia, NC, to compete in the Eastern Regional Shooting Sports Tournament on Saturday, August 24. Fourteen of the team members qualified for the 4-H State Tournament on Saturday, September 14, at the Millstone 4-H Center and will compete against other youth from around the state.
Rep. Greg Murphy, M.d.: Updates from eastern North Carolina and Washington D.C.
Thank you for taking the time to read my most recent updates from Eastern North Carolina and Washington, D.C. As always, it remains a true honor and a privilege to represent you in Congress! If this email was forwarded to you, you can subscribe to my e-newsletter here.
Obituary: Betty Lou Huggins
On the morning of September 1, 2024, Betty Lou Huggins lifted her 86-year-old eyes high towards Heaven and saw God’s arm reach down towards her. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am Friday, September 6, 2024, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3006 Carey Road, Kinston NC 28504 with funeral service to follow. Interment to follow the funeral service at Oakridge Cemetery in Pink Hill, NC.
John Hood - Let a Thousand Billboards Bloom
RALEIGH — Put me down as entirely unsurprised that media companies are adding commercials back into their streaming services as a means of making them profitable. Advertising has never been as unpopular as its critics imagine — a truth that North Carolina policymakers should embrace as they try to finance new infrastructure without irritating taxpayers.
Lenoir County Secures $448K Grant for Lifesaving EMS Equipment, Second-Highest in NC
Lenoir County has received the second-largest grant in North Carolina through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program, securing $448,465 to upgrade its EMS fleet with state-of-the-art powered cot systems. The advanced equipment, designed to improve safety and response times, is part of a nationwide effort to enhance emergency services, with only one other NC county receiving more funding.
KPD: Deep Run man arrested for possession of ecstasy
On September 3, 2024, Officers on D-Squad were patrolling the area of Jack Rountree Apartments. During this time, officers observed a vehicle parked with the door open. Officers approached the vehicle and made contact with Charles Cox (31 of Deep Run, NC) sitting in the back seat.
KPD Case Update: Another arrest made in connection to August shooting at Mitchell Wooten
On Friday, August 30, 2024, Tyrone Artis (23 of Kinston) was arrested for his involvement in this incident. Artis was placed in the LC Jail under a secured bond
LCSO: Two arrested, charged with larceny
David Newsome, 44, and Tracy Newsome, 49, both of Kinston, were arrested last Thursday after allegedly stealing metal from a Judy Lane residence.