On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., the Snow Hill Board of Commissioners convened a special called meeting at G. Melvin Oliver Town Hall, located at 908 SE Second Street.
Help Wanted: Assistant Registrar – Continuing Education
The Assistant Registrar - Continuing Education assists the Registrar - Continuing Education in ensuring that all classes within the division follow the State Board of Community Colleges Code (SBCCC) and other system office policies and program guidelines.
Help Wanted: Skilled Maintenance Technician
The Skilled Maintenance Technician is responsible for general maintenance of facilities to avoid possible failure and malfunctions. This individual will report to the Director of Facility Operations in the servicing, repairing, and basic day-to-day needs of the Facilities Maintenance Department.
Help Wanted: Assistant Registrar – Occupational Extension Coordinator
The Assistant Registrar - Continuing Education assists the Registrar - Continuing Education in ensuring that all classes within the division follow the State Board of Community Colleges Code (SBCCC) and other system office policies and program guidelines.
Public Notice: Jones County Notice of Public Hearing
Please be advised that the Jones County Board of Commissioners shall hold a public hearing on June 2, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as this matter may be reached, at the Jones County Agricultural Building, 110 S. Market Street, Trenton, North Carolina.
Lenoir County Farmer's Market update for May 24, 2025
The Lenoir County Farmers Market, located at 100 N. Herritage Street, will be open Tuesday and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Spring suppers Mediterranean style
The Mediterranean Diet has proven to be the healthiest way to retain lifetime longevity and good health! Food Choices very from region to region in the Mediterranean Area but are all focused on primarily a plant based diet, with as much as 95 percent of daily food intake coming from vegetables, fruits, grains, and legumes.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Public Notice: Jones County Notice of Public Hearing
Please be advised that the Jones County Board of Commissioners shall hold a public hearing on June 2, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as this matter may be reached, at the Jones County Agricultural Building, 110 S. Market Street, Trenton, North Carolina.
Disturbance at Pink Hill Elementary Leads to Four Arrests
A disturbance at Pink Hill Elementary School this afternoon led to a temporary lockdown at the school and the arrests of three adults and charges against a juvenile by the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office.
City of Kinston Proposes $133M Budget for FY 2025-2026
The City of Kinston has unveiled its proposed budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, totaling just over $133 million, up from $120 million last year. The proposed general operating property tax rate for FY 2025-2026 is $0.73 cents per $100 of assessed value, down from $0.77 cents the previous year. This comes on the heels of Lenoir County completing a county wide property revaluation. The proposed rate remains higher than the revenue-neutral rate of $0.5994 cents.
Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D.: Updates from Washington, D.C. and eastern North Carolina
Thank you for taking the time to read my most recent updates from Eastern North Carolina and Washington, D.C. As always, it remains a true honor and a privilege to represent you in Congress! If this email was forwarded to you, you can subscribe to my e-newsletter.
Lenoir County Commissioners recognize volunteers, back public defender's office
The Lenoir County Board of Commissioners honored community volunteers and voiced support for the creation of a Public Defender’s Office during its regular meeting last month at the Lenoir County Administration Building.
Vehicle pursuit ends with drug charges and one suspect at large
On Tuesday, the 20th of May, 2025, at 8:50 pm, Sergeant Shackley was patrolling the Pink Hill area of Jones County. Sergeant Shackley identified a vehicle with an equipment violation and attempted a traffic stop on the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle failed to stop and sped up, leading to a vehicle pursuit. During the vehicle pursuit, Sergeant Shackley was able to identify items being thrown from the vehicle by a passenger.
Student, stepfather charged after gun found at middle school
An unloaded handgun was recovered this morning while in the possession of a student at Woodington Middle School. As a result, the child and the student’s stepfather have received criminal charges from the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office.
North Carolinians and Organizations Awarded Governor’s Medallion Award for Volunteer Service
(RALEIGH) Earlier this week, 20 people and two organizations representing 21 counties received the State of North Carolina’s highest award for volunteer service: the Governor’s Medallion Award. The award is presented annually by the N.C. Commission on Volunteerism & Community Service, or VolunteerNC.
2025 N.C. State Fair Youth Livestock Scholarship recipients announced
RALEIGH – Thirty-one North Carolina students have been selected recipients of 2025 N.C. State Fair Youth Livestock Scholarships, Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler announced.
LCPS statement on firearm found at Woodington Middle School
Today at Woodington Middle School, students reported to school administrators that another student might have a weapon in his book bag. School administrators immediately investigated, which determined an 11-year-old male student was in possession of an unloaded firearm in his book bag. The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office took possession of the weapon and will make decisions about possible charges and other necessary steps moving forward.
La Grange sex offender arrested for failing to report address
A registered sex offender from La Grange was arrested Tuesday for failing to notify officials of moving to a new address.
Two arrested in Lenoir County child abuse investigation
Two people are behind bars with $1 million bonds after being arrested for child abuse by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office’s General Investigation Division (GID).