Welcome to our new weekly news column for veterans. Our intent is to distribute information on veterans’ issues to everyone. Please help us spread this news to all 5000 veterans in Lenoir County. We will accept veterans information from anyone wanting to reach out to our veterans community. However, we must have the information on Monday before they publish it the following Monday. Please send information to Debbie Humphrey at dsh2526@gmail.com or drop it off at G.I. Joe’s.

Lenoir County has many veterans organizations which are listed here: American Legion & American Legion Auxiliary, AmVets & AmVets Auxiliary, Vietnam Veterans of America & VVA Auxiliary, Veterans of Foreign Wars & VFW Auxiliary, Marine Corps League, Naval Fleet Reserve, Veterans Auxiliary Support Team (VAST), and SALUTE! A TRIBUTE TO AMERICA’S VETERANS.

The intent of SALUTE! is to coordinate veterans’ activities throughout the year. SALUTE! also provides volunteer opportunities through our Military Living History Museum, G.I. Joe’s, at 1165 Highway11/55 South, Kinston. G.I. Joe’s hours are Tuesday - Saturday  9-4.

Our Pre-Veterans Day Program is November 4-5, 2022. Friday, November 4, 2022 at 2:30 will be our Honorary Brick Dedication at the Walk of Honor on Herritage Street. Flag Retirement & Disposal Ceremony will follow the dedication. Saturday, November 5, 2022, we are planning a small parade at the State Veterans’ Home. Our Annual Veterans Tribute Show/Musical Concert will be held at the Kinston High School Performing Arts Center. The Tar River Community Band will begin the concert at 7:00 PM.

Saturday, November 12 at 1:00 PM there will be a Veterans Cookout sponsored by the VVA at the Neuseway Nature Center in the shelter. We need a headcount, so please call Wilson Jones, VVA President at 252-559-0577 or Bill Dove at 252-526-7465 if you plan to attend.

CONGRATULATIONS, KEITH THOMPSON!! Keith won the three-minute shopping spree to be held October 15, 2022 at Highway 70 Piggly Wiggly sponsored by VAST! Come on out & join them for the celebration!