Juneteenth is a shortened version of “June Nineteenth.” This date in 1865 marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, TX, to take control of the state and make all enslaved people freed. “Juneteenth” is considered the longest-running African American holiday. On June 17, 2021, it officially became a federal holiday.
This week our community will host a number of activities designed to remember and celebrate the end of slavery.
The following inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
June 18, 2022 from 10am-2pm at the Lenoir County Health Department a FREE community event will be held, Our Community Cares.
Faith Fellowship Church in Kinston is seeking a Children and Family Pastor who will be responsible for the guiding of children and their families through the implementation of a ministry strategy that inspires wonder about God and builds a foundation of faith that will last a lifetime.
La Grange - With full confidence of salvation through Jesus Christ, Thomas Randal “Randy” Herring, Jr. placed his hand in the nail-scarred hand of his Savior as he stepped from this life into glory. A service to honor and remember Randy’s life will be held by the graveside at Fairview Cemetery at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, June 14th, 2022. The family will receive friends following the service.
North Carolina drivers in all 100 counties should look out for the BAT-mobile cruising their local streets this summer.
Sunday: The main threats will be damaging wind gusts and large hail. An isolated tornado will also be possible. Torrential downpours will occur in the strongest storms as well. Timing will be from mid afternoon into the evening (3-11 PM).
Monday: Heat Index values up to 105 degrees are expected.
Tuesday: Heat Index values up to 105-115 degrees and severe thunderstorms are also possible.
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Lenoir Community College Business Administration/Accounting and Finance Program Chair Kristy Grady has been selected to serve on the State Board/North Carolina Associate of Certified Professional Accountants (NCACPA) Education Task Force. She is one of two members from the North Carolina Community Colleges on the 10-member board.
The three injured firefighters were transported from the scene to ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, NC to be treated for their injuries. Two of the three firefighters have been released from the hospital, and one firefighter was transported to the NC Jaycee Burn Center in Chapel Hill for further treatment. Unfortunately, Randy Herring succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
Greene County Commissioners passed the FY 2022-2023 budget. The July 1st effective budget increases spending on Emergency Services, keeps the property tax rate at $0.786 per $100 of valuation, and gives all employees at least a 5% cost of living raise.
Did you know that North Carolina growers produce as many as 70 different varieties, each with its own unique flavor? Although the Sandhills region is known for peach production, consumers can find growers all across the state. Peaches are a warm weather favorite and you will find they taste best June-August in parts of the South.
At approximately 3:15pm this afternoon, La Grange Volunteer Fire Department, North Lenoir Fire & Rescue, and the North Carolina Forest Service were dispatched to 4871 Bulltown Road in La Grange, NC for a reported brush fire approaching a structure. Prior to arrival, the Lenoir County 911 Center advised responding personnel the structure contained commercial-grade fireworks.
