Governor Roy Cooper named Kevin O’Barr as Commissioner of Labor to succeed Commissioner Josh Dobson, who resigned on Wednesday, November 6. O’Barr will serve until Commissioner-Elect Luke Farley takes office in January.
Letter to the Editor: A real investment in our future
A short while ago, our dishwasher at home broke. Like many of you, my family and I went to Lowe’s in Kinston to look for a new one. We bought a replacement and had it installed. I didn’t give much thought to where it was made or who built it.
John Hood: Trump Won the “Double Haters”
RALEIGH — The 2024 election cycle will be one for the history books — be they about American politics generally or North Carolina specifically.
Help Wanted: WaterBEST Social/Clinical Research Assistant
This position will serve as Social/Clinical Research Assistant for the waterBEST study, a 5-year, community-based study evaluating potential dental health benefits of fluoridated bottle water in pre-school children. Duties will be performed at the UNC Adams School of Dentistry Field Center located in Kinston, NC.
Obituary: Linwood Earl Shivar
Linwood Earl Shivar, born on July 14, 1947, in Kinston, North Carolina, entered eternal rest on November 10, 2024, at his home in Kinston. Surrounded by his close family. A service of love and remembrance will be held at Grace Baptist Church on Hwy 58 S. in Kinston on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. with visitation following. Burial will take place at Westview Cemetery on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 11:00 a.m
Mike Parker: November 16 features “Militia Muster” and “Naval Rendezvous”
On Saturday, November 16, two living history programs will be offered in Kinston. From 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on November 16, the CSS Neuse II, the full-scale replica of the CSS Ram Neuse on the corner of North Herritage and West Gordon Streets, will host a living history program titled “Naval Rendezvous.”
Lenoir County marriages
The following couples were married in Lenoir County:
Get Swept Away by the Magic of Hello, Dolly! Live on the Turner Stage
Step into the dazzling charm of Hello, Dolly! as Lenoir Community College transports you to the vibrant streets of 1890s New York City. Join the unstoppable Dolly Levi, a matchmaker with a knack for turning the ordinary into the extraordinary, as she navigates love, laughter, and second chances.
Help Wanted: Sociology Instructor
The Sociology Instructor is responsible for providing quality, engaging, college-level instruction to LCC students via the use of seated and/or online courses, one-on-one instruction, and whole group teaching methods.
Down East Bird Dawgs Hire Brett Wellman as Field Manager
The Down East Bird Dawgs, along with the Frontier League, an MLB Partner League, are excited to announce the hiring of Brett Wellman as the team’s first Field Manager!
SECU Awards Scholarships to LCC Students
The State Employees’ Credit Union recently awarded the SECU Foundation “People Helping People” Scholarship to two Lenoir Community College students: Luther Paugh of Kinston, a student in the Welding Technology program, and Franchesca King of Greenville, a student in the Radiography program.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Help Wanted: Sociology Instructor
The Sociology Instructor is responsible for providing quality, engaging, college-level instruction to LCC students via the use of seated and/or online courses, one-on-one instruction, and whole group teaching methods.
Two-Year-Old Killed, Man Injured in Kinston Hit-and-Run; Child's Father Arrested
A tragic hit-and-run at Kinston's Carver Courts Apartment Complex on Friday evening left a two-year-old girl dead and a 35-year-old man seriously injured. Kinston Police quickly identified and apprehended the suspect, Rashaun Wade, 22, the child’s father, who now faces charges of second-degree murder, felony hit-and-run, and DWI.
Lenoir County Farmers Market update for November 9, 2024
The Lenoir County Farmer’s Market update for November 9, 2024. The Farmer’s Market will be open on Tuesday and Saturday from 8:00 AM until 2:00 PM.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Pack Your Meals with Protein
Packing your meals with protein has become quite the food trend for 2024. There are many really good reasons for cooking high protein meals for you and your family. Protein is super important for building strong muscles, plus it keeps your metabolism revved up throughout the day.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Lenoir County Sheriff's Office seeks tips in business break-ins
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community’s help to identify individuals and a vehicle used in two separate business breaking-and-enterings that occurred Monday Nov. 4 between the hours of 3:20-5:30 a.m. The businesses are located at 1893 Hwy 70 East (Tricky Ricky’s) and 2358 Hwy 11-55 (Minutes To Win It).
Experience the Charm of Hello, Dolly! Live at LCC
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Hello, Dolly! as Lenoir Community College brings to life a tale filled with joy, romance, and the bustling energy of 1890s New York. Audiences will be captivated by Dolly Levi, a charming and determined matchmaker with a heart full of dreams and a gift for making magic happen in unexpected ways.
Evelyn Dove-Coleman: Opinions May Differ
I have a Soror and friend whom I met when we were representing clients on different sides of a case in 1983. As opposing counsel, we were supposed to have differing positions for which we argued. And I guess we actually did that