Last Wednesday evening, I was blessed to eat dinner with three of my older grandchildren. Those of you who have read my column for years will remember that I have two sets of grandkids. The “Old Guard” are my first four: Courtney, Haley, Taylor, and Jaxen. The “Young Guns” are the last eight: Isaiah, Abby, Alex, Ben, Hannah, Laney, Alli, and Luke.
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
The Private School Meeting is scheduled for April 30, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. with Georgia Maready, EC Director. If interested in attending the meeting please call Beth Loftin at 252-527-1109 by April 28, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to consult with private schools and parents of parentally-placed private school students as well as home schooled students.
The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and managing the maintenance and upkeep of all campus buildings and infrastructure. This includes performing routine and emergency repairs to ensure a safe and comfortable environment. In addition to supervising and directing maintenance technicians, the Maintenance Supervisor will also be actively involved in hands-on maintenance work as needed to address immediate concerns and maintain operational efficiency.
Lenoir Community College is beaming with pride as not one—but two—of our outstanding Teacher Preparation program students have been recognized for their excellence in the classroom!
The Lenoir County Public School Board convened for its regular monthly meeting on Monday, April 7, 2025, recognizing numerous student and staff achievements and approving a revised budget for the new EB Frank Middle School construction project.
Snow Hill, NC— On April 14, 2025, Greene County Schools is proud to recognize Heather Davis from Greene Early College, one of its most dedicated and passionate educators, as this year’s Greene County Schools Teacher of the Year. Dr. Rodney McNeil, Executive Director of Human Capital and incoming Superintendent, along with Dr. Taylor Moore, Principal of Greene Early College, had the privilege of announcing this year's winner with a visit to her classroom.
Jones County Emergency Services and the Jones County Fire & EMS Association hosted an Emergency Services Appreciation Dinner to recognize the dedication and bravery of local fire and EMS personnel. Among those honored was James Mercer, a local good Samaritan who heroically pulled a victim from a burning home.
The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and managing the maintenance and upkeep of all campus buildings and infrastructure. This includes performing routine and emergency repairs to ensure a safe and comfortable environment. In addition to supervising and directing maintenance technicians, the Maintenance Supervisor will also be actively involved in hands-on maintenance work as needed to address immediate concerns and maintain operational efficiency.
Some of the best work in technology, art, science, writing and robotics by LCPS students from all 17 district schools will be showcased Tuesday evening at the annual Gifted Gala.
The Lenoir County Farmer's Market update for April 12, 2025. The Farmer's Market will be open on Tuesday and Saturday from 8:00 AM until 2:00 PM.
Bugs Bunny loves carrots but we should too! It is common knowledge that eating carrots is great for your eye sight, but they have so much more to offer! Believe it or not it is carrot season in North Carolina, generally we think of carrots mostly at Easter, but carrots are readily available year round and very good for you!!
The Jones County Board of Commissioners convened on April 7th, 2025, for their regular meeting, addressing a wide range of topics from broadband expansion to concerns about volunteer emergency services funding.
The following inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
On April 10, 2025, officers from the Kinston Police Department’s B-Squad were flagged down by a victim of a hit-and-run incident near the intersection of E. Vernon Avenue and Highway 11. The victim reported that their vehicle had been struck by another vehicle, which then fled the scene. The victim was able to provide officers with a description of the suspect vehicle.
The Lenoir County Health Department has received confirmation that a case of pertussis has been identified in the county. Pertussis is also known as whooping cough.
In what feels like another life, my days were strategically planned around working the required eight hours, and then going home to tend to little humans in various stages of chaos. I understood the assignment. As long as they didn’t die of starvation or filicide, I was doing a good job. That was my parenting barometer — survival.
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., applauds the passage of H.R. 22, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, legislation critical to the security and integrity of U.S. federal elections.
My team and I are committed to serving our community and our state, working hard each day to bring about positive change. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue addressing the important issues impacting our district! Your voices and concerns continue to guide our efforts in the General Assembly, and we remain focused on bringing your priorities to the forefront.
The Greene County Board of Commissioners met on Monday, April 7, at 10:00 a.m. in the commissioners’ chambers inside the Greene County Operations Center.
