AMVETS POST 1111 is proud to announce the winners of two State Americanism contests sponsored by the AMVETS, that were recently awarded here in Lenoir County. Paitley Rouse and mother Mindy were present at an awards ceremony at GI Joes Military Museum where she was awarded a monetary award for her Flag Coloring Contest Entry.
Arendell Parrott Academy kicked off its 60th year Thursday with a Founders Day celebration featuring Susan Parrott, sister of the school’s namesake. Parrott shared stories of her family’s role in creating the school in memory of her late brother, Arendell. The ceremony also included the induction of the 2024-2025 Honor Council, honoring the Academy’s tradition of integrity. Dr. Ike Southerland, the longest-serving Head of School, reflected on the school’s growth and lasting legacy.
Governor Roy Cooper proclaims September as Smart Start Month. This proclamation acknowledges the Smart Start Network's commitment for over thirty years to ensuring all North Carolina’s young children enter school healthy and prepared for success. The Partnership for Children of Lenoir & Greene Counties is a proud member of the Smart Start Network.
RALEIGH - The N.C. State Fair is known for its tasty treats and promotion of local commodities and other national products. One of its featured events highlights those specialties in the form of fun, family-friendly cooking challenges.
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
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.
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.
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.
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.
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
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, 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.
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.
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).
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
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.
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.
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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.
