Tension filled the Kinston City Council chambers Monday night as residents once again urged city leaders to reduce the property tax rate before year’s end, calling the 73-cent rate approved in June an “unfair burden” that has pushed some homeowners to the brink.
The Kinston/Lenoir Community Chorus is calling all singers to lend their voices to this year’s beloved performance of Handel’s Messiah. Whether you are a seasoned vocalist or simply love to sing, this is your opportunity to be part of a rich community tradition that brings together musicians from across the region.
WASHINGTON D.C. – On October 28, 2025, the Aspen Institute named Lenoir Community College as one of the 200 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s premier recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year colleges. The 200 colleges were selected based on their student outcomes data, including retention, completion, transfer, and bachelor’s attainment rates. Started in 2010, this is the ninth cycle of the Aspen Prize.
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Historically significant, Hickory Grove is the first local church built in Bucklesberry. A forty-six page book (see https://t.ly/KUxSv), written by church members, affirmed Hickory Grove's original building was initially constructed in 1860 and bricked a century later in 1964:
Lenoir County Public Schools is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced vendors to provide Copier and Managed Print Services for all district locations. The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to secure a comprehensive, cost-effective, and reliable printing, copying, and scanning solution that supports district operations and instructional needs.
This November, The Sound of Music takes the Turner Stage at Lenoir Community College with a cast whose talent, humor, and heart capture the timeless spirit of this beloved musical. Their performances promise laughter, emotion, and a joyful celebration of community and connection.
Next Monday, November 10, the U.S. Marine Corps will celebrate its 250th anniversary. The first version of the Marines began on November 10, 1775, when Congress adopted a resolution creating the Continental Marines. The Second Continental Congress sent a resolution of Gen. George Washington that read – in part –
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
The Adjunct Information Technology Computer Programming Instructor is responsible for providing quality instruction to students through the use of seated, online, hybrid, and/or lab courses that introduce students to various programming languages.
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
When the systems meant to protect us fail, where do we go? When those in power choose silence over service, who steps in? For the residents of Roland Paylor Apartments — a senior community in Kinston — the answer was painfully clear: no one in authority was listening. Not the housing authority. Not city officials. Not the mayor.
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Snow Hill Primary gives out a weekly award called "Terrific Kid" awards. Each teacher at SHP chooses a student who has been responsible, shows great character, or has reached a personal goal. On Fridays, these students are presented with an award and are congratulated for their hard work. Below are Snow Hill Primary's Terrific Kid Awards!
The Adjunct Information Technology Computer Programming Instructor is responsible for providing quality instruction to students through the use of seated, online, hybrid, and/or lab courses that introduce students to various programming languages.
The Adjunct Information Technology Computer Programming Instructor is responsible for providing quality instruction to students through the use of seated, online, hybrid, and/or lab courses that introduce students to various programming languages.
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
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.
I have never been the biggest fan of turnips, but I have discovered over the past few years that if prepared in the right way, they will take on a variety of unique flavors depending on your recipe. Turnips are often mistaken for a member of the root family, in reality the turnip belongs to the cruciferous family whose cousins are Brussels sprouts, kale and broccoli. Even so, most often consumed is the bulbous root of the turnip.
At a school with nearly 800 students, from four-year-old preschoolers to 14-year-old middle-schoolers, learning can be loud and active. That’s exactly how teachers and staff at Contentnea-Savannah K-8 School want it.
