Lenoir Community College has been ranked seventh in the nation in the 2022 Edition of 50 Best Community Colleges in America by SmartAsset.
Rep. Bell Recognized as “Legislative Champion” for Charter Schools
Rep. Bell earned recognition this week as a “Legislative Champion” by the N. C. Coalition for Charter Schools.
Midway Mart and Grill to open in Pink Hill
A new gas station with space for truck drivers has opened in Pink Hill. Midway Mart and Grill, located 15 miles south of Kinston and 14 miles north of Richlands at 8176 Hwy 258 South in Pink Hill, is a food service gas station with types of gas including regular gas, mid grade, and premium. They also have non-ethanol for boats and diesel for tractors.
North Tower Band set to perform at Summerfest
After threatening weather canceled the first Summerfest of 2022, Downtown Kinston Revitalization has announced when the next Summerfest concert will be. On Saturday, July 9, 2022, The North Tower Band will be in downtown Kinston at Pearson Park for Summerfest!
Help wanted: Lenoir County Public Health - Processing Assistant
Lenoir County Public Health - Processing Assistant - Salary Range: $26,984 - $41,059
Event: Summer Soccer Camp at Barnet Park
Kinston/Lenoir County Parks and Recreation Department will be partnering with Greenville United Soccer Club for a soccer camp in Lenoir County.
Congress should make reining in Big Tech a priority before adjourning
Before members of the current U.S. Congress head home to campaign for the November election, their priorities should include passage of the Open App Markets Act – legislation that would clamp down on big technology companies and the monopoly they now hold over development of apps for mobile devices.
John Hood: Housing Demand Will Stay Strong
For much of the past year, housing markets were ablaze in many parts of North Carolina. Motivated buyers were flush with cash and armed with low-rate loans. Agents were desperate for inventory to sell. Sellers gasped and smiled as competing offers soared upward. Builders broke ground on as many new projects as available labor and materials allowed.
Governor Cooper signs Executive Order to help protect Women’s access to Reproductive Health Care in North Carolina
Governor Roy Cooper signed an Executive Order that takes several steps to defend access to reproductive health services in North Carolina. He was joined by Alexis McGill Johnson, president of Planned Parenthood Action Fund and state reproductive care advocates to highlight actions to protect women’s access to reproductive health care.
Help wanted: Guilford Performance Textiles by Lear - Knitting and Maintenance
Help wanted: Guildford Performance Textiles by Lear - Knitting and Maintenance
Event: Guilford Performance Textiles by Lear hosting Job Fair
Event: Guilford Performance Textiles by Lear hosting Job Fair
Mayor to plea for peace and cooperation at a press conference next Monday
In response to the recent violence that has plagued the city, Kinston’s Mayor Dontario Hardy is holding a press conference on Monday, July 11, 2022, to encourage citizens to cooperate and report any suspicious activity.
Event: Lenoir/Greene United Way celebrates 90th anniversary
The “Secret Garden” garden party celebrating 90 years of Lenoir/Greene United Way takes place on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at Kinston Country Club.
Greene County Sheriff's Office: Drug and felony firearm arrest
On Saturday morning 07/02/2022 around 12:40 am Greene County Deputies Nick Brinson and Emma Miller. Stopped to assist a stranded motorist on Mt. Herman Church Rd. Upon checking the driver, 41 year old Lacey Howard of Goldsboro, Deputies learned that he had an outstanding order for arrest for Disorderly Conduct out of Wayne County.
Obituary: Elmer Coleman Rodwell, Sr.
Elmer Coleman Rodwell, Sr. July 11, 1925 – July 4, 2022. A service of love and remembrance will be held by the graveside on Monday, July 11, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Innocents Episcopal Church Cemetery, 6861 Hwy 55 West, Seven Springs, NC 28578