Despite the delays faced last year, Lions Industries for the Blind, Inc. (LIB) celebrated 50 years of service to the community through providing jobs for blind, visually impaired, deaf, and other disabled individuals.
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Lenoir County's 2021-2022 budget maintains existing tax rate
Lenoir County Manager Michael James released the fiscal year 2021-2022 recommended operating and capital budget for Lenoir County. The County Commissioners voted unanimously at the last meeting to approve the proposed budget. The next fiscal year’s budget maintains the existing tax rate of $0.845 per $100 of valuation.
Kinston Area Recovery Effort (KARE) new director announced
The KARE organization recently met to discuss plans for the upcoming year as well as to appoint a new director for KARE. We were all very surprised and saddened at the passing of our former KARE director Mr. Adrian King.
Former Citizen of the Year Adrian King passes, "We lost a piece of our heart"
Lenoir County lost an integral part of the community with the passing of Mr. Adrian King who died Monday after being treated for COVID at UNC Lenoir since Wednesday.
Additional vacation days for county employees passes unanimously, Chad Rouse sworn in
The County Commissioners met Monday morning and elected Linda Rouse Sutton as the Chair, and Eric Rouse as the Vice-Chairman. After swearing-in for new terms, including new Commissioner Chad Rouse, the board voted on the additional three days of vacation for county employees.
Parks and Cummings answer FAQ's for Lenoir County Commissioner, District 3
Recently the Lenoir County Economic development office folded into the Global TransPark. Does this benefit Lenoir County, why or why not? How can we improve the pay scale for Lenoir County employees? What do you see as the correct balance between historic preservation and cultural sensitivity? Do you believe Lenoir County Government adequately funds the Lenoir County Public School System? Is our County property tax rate adequate to support the needs of Lenoir County government?
Candidate Interview - June Cummings
June Cummings joins Neuse News Publisher BJ Murphy to discuss today's issues ahead of the General Election. Cummings is running for the District 3 seat on the Lenoir County Board of Commissioners. Topics discussed include hiring and retention, economic growth, rural broadband access, flood mitigation and more.
King honored as Citizen of the Year
The Kinston-Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce honored several members of the community at its annual awards banquet Thursday night at the Kinston Country Club.
King of the county: Hargitt earns citizen of year honor from Chamber
King’s Restaurant owner Joe Hargitt received Lenoir County’s top honor Thursday night.
Jon Dawson: Feeling blessed after Florence and a way to help
If you’d like to help with the recovery effort, local nonprofit KARE (Kinston Area Recovery Efforts) will be accepting donations at Fairfield Recreation Center on Sept. 17,