Construction of the FRC East C130 MRO Complex at the Global TransPark is accelerating.
Lenoir Community College to host annual job fair on March 12
Lenoir Community College, in partnership with NCWorks and the Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce, will host its annual Job Fair on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the LCC Student Center.
Interstate 587 Business Park offers prime distribution hub in Greene County
Greene County’s Interstate 587 Business Park is positioning itself as a top-tier destination for distribution and logistics operations in Eastern North Carolina. Strategically located just two minutes from I-587, the park offers expedited access to key transportation routes, placing businesses within:
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Help Wanted: Adjunct Computer-Integrated Machining Instructor
The Adjunct Computer-Integrated Machining Instructor is responsible for providing quality and industry standard instruction in machining topics through the use of seated, online, and lab courses at the Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing Center.
Help Wanted: Aviation Management and Career Pilot Technology Program Chair/Instructor
The Aviation Management and Career Pilot Technology Program Chair/Instructor is responsible for providing oversight of the program and planning quality instruction to students using seated, online, and hybrid courses.
Freelance Tech & Web Development Help Wanted
Are you the kind of person who codes in your grandmother’s basement until 3 AM because you have an idea you can’t let go? Do you thrive on solving problems and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible? Magic Mile Media is looking for motivated, hungry individuals to help us troubleshoot, optimize, and scale our growing digital media business. If you’ve got the skills, we don’t care if you look like you just walked off the set of Revenge of the Nerds—we’re looking for brains, not fashion statements. This is a project-based role, but for the right person, it could evolve into part-time or full-time work.
Kristy Kelly: My kids broke everything... including my will to be the better person
My eldest son and I were talking about spanking the other day, a conversation that came with its own form of punishment—memories of my parenting mistakes.
Brenda Hernandez-Flores: Balancing education, career, and campus involvement
Juggling a full-time job, college coursework, and extracurricular involvement is no easy task, but Brenda Hernandez-Flores has found a way to make it work. As she prepares to graduate with her second degree from Lenoir Community College, she has proven that with determination, time management, and a willingness to stay involved, students can take on big goals without having to sacrifice personal or professional growth.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day
You don’t have to be Irish to get in on all of the fun celebrating St. Patrick’s day. The holiday is celebrated on March 17th and began in Ireland as the feast of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, the date is the anniversary of St Patrick’s death in 461. Irish immigrants brought the holiday to the United States and Americans were introduced to the traditions of celebrating.
LCC Aviation Center Moves to Next Construction Phase
The Lenoir Community College Senator Jim Perry Aviation Center for Excellence (ACE) is progressing steadily at the Global TransPark. Site work, utility relocation, and ground stabilization are complete, with foundation slabs now poured.
Global TransPark Fuel Farm nears completion
By the end of 2024, major progress had been made on the new fuel farm at the North Carolina Global TransPark. Contractors completed tank coatings, pipe fabrication, and line connections. With tank crews demobilized, final grading, concrete, and asphalt work are underway. The project is expected to wrap up in early 2025.
Public Notice: NOTICE OF SALE OF SURPLUS TABLETS AND LAPTOPS
Pursuant to G.S. 115C-518 and 160A-269, the Lenoir County Board of Education hereby gives notice that it has received an offer to purchase surplus tablets and laptops most of which have been used by students and teachers for at least three years and are currently unsuited to meet the continued needs of students and teachers.
Obituary: Alma Jenkins
Alma Gayle Heath Jenkins, cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at the age of 81. A celebration of Gayle’s life will be held Sunday, March 9, 2025, with visitation beginning at 3:00 p.m., with funeral services at 4:00 p.m.
Snow Hill man sentenced to over four years for role in $1 million COVID fraud scheme
A Snow Hill man was sentenced to 50 months in prison for Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud related to Covid-19 loans. In March of 2024, TYREEK RASHEED EXUM, 26, was charged in a multi-count indictment alleging various offenses related to a Covid fraud scheme.
Kinston woman arrested on new drug trafficking charges while out on pretrial release for death by distribution
A woman out of jail on pretrial release for death by distribution was arrested Thursday by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office for felony warrants for trafficking opium or heroin, along with new charges for possessing Fentanyl and other narcotics.
Spirit of Lenoir Christian Music Festival returns to Pearson Park in April
There’s nothing quite like gathering with friends, family, and neighbors for a night of faith-filled music under the stars. The 2nd Annual Spirit of Lenoir Christian Music Festival will be held on Saturday, April 12 at Pearson Park in Kinston, NC with music starting at 4:30 PM.
Lenoir County water utilities to temporarily change disinfectant starting March 17
Beginning March 17, 2025 and continuing until April 21, 2025 the above water utilities in Lenoir County will temporarily change the disinfectant used in the water treatment process. They will be using chlorine rather than chloramines during this five-week period.
LCPS honors top Teacher Assistant and non-instructional Staff Member of the Year
Lenoir County Public Schools is proud to announce the recipients of its Teacher Assistant of the Year and Non-Instructional Classified Staff of the Year awards. Selected from a talented pool of nominees across the district, Salisa Cobb and Andre Clark were surprised with the exciting news on Monday, February 24, when a celebration squad visited their schools to share in their moment of recognition.
Public Notice: NOTICE OF SALE OF SURPLUS TABLETS AND LAPTOPS
Pursuant to G.S. 115C-518 and 160A-269, the Lenoir County Board of Education hereby gives notice that it has received an offer to purchase surplus tablets and laptops most of which have been used by students and teachers for at least three years and are currently unsuited to meet the continued needs of students and teachers.