If you are from Eastern North Carolina, you’re probably familiar with Muscadine grapes. They’re the large, round, thick-skinned fruits that are often transformed into sweet wines and jellies. They are considered “the grape of choice in the South,” according to many Muscadine producers and processors.
Kinston City Council approved an economic development agreement for the Butterfield subdivision to allow a developer reimbursement incentive up to $176,880. Butterfield subdivision is located off of Hardee Road, just north of Vernon Park Mall.
To her National Board certification and her impending master’s degree, Belinda McGinnis can now add the honor of being Lenoir County Public School’s Math Teacher of the Year for 2022-2023.
Bucklesberry-Jane Elizabeth Jones Sutton, 72, exchanged her earthly life for the splendor of seeing her Lord face-to-face on Tuesday, September 13, 2022. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, September 16, 2022 at Rouse Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rousefh.com.
The North Carolina General Assembly Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations, Subcommittee on Hurricane Response & Recovery met to review agencies' response in the state’s recovery from recent disasters including Matthew and Florence.
Governor Roy Cooper called on Republican legislators to waive state income taxes on student loans that have been forgiven. The General Assembly passed legislation to ensure that North Carolinians did not have to pay income tax on Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans that were forgiven.
Rusty Relics Auction Services, and Thrift, which specializes in estate and online auctions, has opened in Kinston. The new store is owned by Lisa Foyles and Michael Bean, who met as vendors at Ironclad Marketplace where they shared their passion for antiques and collectibles.
Pumpkin Day 2022 will be held on Friday, October 21, 2022 at Cunningham Research Station at 200 Cunningham Road in Kinston from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm. To register, call the Lenoir County Agriculture Extension Office at (252) 527-2191.
Help wanted: Kinston Housing Authority - Grounds Laborer - Starting Salary $11.89 per hour
Help wanted: Kinston Housing Authority - Mechanic. Starting Salary $16.55 to $19.00 per hour
Banks School Road is closed at this time due to a traffic accident. This closure is from Parrott Dickerson Road to Falling Creek Road. North Lenoir Fire & Rescue, LCEMS, LCSO, NCSHP and NCDOT. All responded to this incident. Wrecker personnel are working to clear the road as quickly as possible.
It's often how we look at things that makes the difference. Jo Howell told about how one day a very wealthy family took their son to the country for the express purpose of showing him how poor people lived and how fortunate he was to not be among them.
On September 17, 2022, Mary Vaughn of Sweet Mary Kay will speak to young women of The Gate of Lenoir County. The talk is for females 12 and older and will begin at 6:00 pm at The Gate.
Steva Hardy Bledsoe passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 11, 2022 surrounded by her family.A time for fellowship with the family will be held Tuesday, September 13th from 5:00PM – 7:00PM at Rouse Funeral Home in La Grange, NC. A celebration of remembrance will be held honoring her life Wednesday, September 14th at Rouse Funeral Home in La Grange, NC at 2:00PM with interment to follow at Fairview Cemetery in La Grange.
