What I most love about this season of the year, second only to the Christmas story itself, is the music. We are blessed in our area to have an abundance of musical talent, and many of those talented people will use their gifts to share the sounds and songs of Christmas.
Mr. Cecil C. Conner, age 86, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, November 30, 2024, at his home surrounded by his beloved wife and family. Funeral Services will be held at the Mausoleum Chapel of Pinelawn Memorial Park 11 AM Tuesday, December 3rd. The family will greet friends and extended relatives immediately following the service.
The Kinston/Lenoir Community Chorus is thrilled to welcome back Dr. Mahari Freeman as the soprano soloist for the 24th annual performance of Handel’s Messiah on Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. This cherished community tradition will take place at First Presbyterian Church, 2101 N. Herritage St., accompanied by the North Carolina Baroque Orchestra.
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
At a recent Board of Commissioners meeting, Greene County honored Commissioner James T. Shackleford, Jr. for 24 years of dedicated service. Commissioner Shackleford, who has served on the Board since 2000, was presented with a commemorative plaque and a heartfelt resolution recognizing his many contributions to the county.
The Kinston/Lenoir Community Chorus is delighted to announce the return of internationally acclaimed tenor Makudupanyane Senaoana for its 24th annual performance of Handel’s Messiah on Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. The performance will take place at First Presbyterian Church, 2101 N. Herritage St., with accompaniment by the North Carolina Baroque Orchestra.
Lenoir Community College practical nursing student Hannah Ball of Deep Run was recently awarded the Gail B. Reynolds Scholarship. The scholarship was established in memory of Gail B. Reynolds by her husband, Robert Reynolds.
As we near the end of the year, it is time for our annual award nominations for outstanding LEADERS in our community. The annual banquet will be held on January 28, 2025 where we will present the following awards:
What is brown butter, where did it come from all of a sudden, and where do I find it? To some brown butter is not new, years ago I had brown butter oysters on the half shell at Chef and the Farmer and they were so delicious, I set out to try to replicate, which of course, I could not, but I did learn all about brown butter in the process.
The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
The Alzheimer’s Association will host an educational program, “Caregiving During the Holidays,” on Dec. 4 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library, located at 510 N. Queen St.
The North Carolina Baroque Orchestra (NCBO) is thrilled to collaborate once again with the Kinston/Lenoir Community Chorus for a performance of Handel’s Messiah on Dec. 9 at 7 p.m., under the direction of Jane Cain.
As 2024 winds down, I find myself reflecting on the people who make our Magic Mile Media and Neuse News family so special. This year has been filled with challenges, triumphs, and countless moments of growth, both as individuals and as a team. Today, I want to share some of our collective gratitude—a peek into the hearts of the people I am lucky to work alongside every day.
As we celebrate Thanksgiving, I am reminded of how blessed we are to have a family. This week I heard from various people who are staying in during the holiday, some due to traffic, others due to weather. But with some, their relatives live far away, and they are flying solo not by choice.
With the holidays fast approaching, we are reminded of the numerous reasons we have to be thankful. At Neuse Regional Libraries, we are especially grateful for the incredible community we serve. Your support and enthusiasm for our library empower us to continue providing valuable resources and services that enrich the lives of everyone in our area.
The Lenoir County Rotaract Club is bringing holiday cheer to the community with its Annual Holiday Car Show and Drive-In Movie Night, set to take place Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the Lenoir County Fairgrounds. The day-long festivities promise something for everyone, from car enthusiasts to families seeking festive entertainment.
ocal officials and community members gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday to celebrate the opening of the new Greene County Sheriff’s Office. The event marked the culmination of a collaborative effort among county leaders, law enforcement, and state representatives to enhance public safety infrastructure in Greene County.
Employees at UNC Health Lenoir came together to collect 6,000 pounds of food during the hospital’s annual “Feastival of Foods” event held on Nov. 22. The food drive, which began in October, aimed to support families in need and local organizations fighting food insecurity in Lenoir County.
Some residents of Kinston recently received letters accompanying their utilities bills, notifying them of potential lead in their service pipes. This outreach follows new regulations from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the revised Lead and Copper Rule, which went into effect in October.
