Really, what’s the difference, and are they interchangeable? These are long standing questions, and from my experience the terms are pretty much used interchangeably. At my house we have dressing, but it is made pretty much like the official description for stuffing. It’s my Mom’s recipe and of course it does not include exact measurements, so replicating it has eluded me so far. Seems like I can get the taste right but not the consistency, I will definitely keep trying.

The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:

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.

We’ve taken several recent reports of scammers calling seniors claiming they’ve won money or a new car from “Publisher’s Clearing House.” The catch? They ask you to send money or gift cards to “claim” the prize.

The Lenoir County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing Monday, Nov. 17, at 4 p.m. to consider awarding an economic development incentive to a company identified as Project Ready Pad.

The Lenoir County Public Schools Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting on Monday, November 3, at its Vernon Avenue headquarters in Kinston. During a comprehensive session that included recognition of outstanding educators, administrative planning, and project updates, the board took time to acknowledge remarkable achievements and continued progress across the district.

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.

Patsy Gray Ginn Boyette, 82, entered into Glory and the loving arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 5, 2025, surrounded by her devoted family at her home. A service of love and remembrance will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 7, 2025, at Rouse Funeral Home, with Pastors Joseph Franklin and John Wiggins officiating. The family will receive friends during the hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Committal will follow in Fairview Cemetery, La Grange.

October 18th is a special day for my family. It is the date that my father William Lee Dove was born in 1920. Had he lived, he would be celebrating his 105th birthday with cake and ice cream. Oh, there would be a full feast of a meal.  But all that would matter to him is the dessert. So, we all eat ice cream in his memory every year.

TRENTON — The Jones County Board of Commissioners met Monday night for its regular session, covering a full agenda that included presentations on regional development, veterans services, and ongoing public health initiatives.

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.

Students at Greene Early College have spent the first nine weeks of the 2025-2026 school year serving the community, building relationships, and working hard toward academic excellence. Students kicked off the year with a school-wide Community Service Day, where they volunteered at a variety of locations throughout Greene County.

The Lenoir County Board of Education met Monday evening for its regular monthly meeting, held at the district office on West Vernon Avenue. The board approved its meeting agenda and minutes from the previous session and moved through recognitions, program updates, and several action items.

In our age of endless watching, hand-held screens, dropping cultural standards, and opportunities everywhere, we need to have frank and clear conversations about porn. The internet is so good at drawing people in. Men and women participate in porn almost equally. It’s so regularly consumed that the marriage bed is often affected for years into marriages. It’s just expected. 

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.

2025 Municipal Election winners for Lenoir and Greene County

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. 

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.

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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