On Saturday, December 17th, 2022, at approximately 2:50pm, members of the Kinston Police Department were dispatched to a report of a subject that had been shot on the 1200 block of Tower Hill Rd. Kinston, N.C.
James "Jimbo" S. Perry Named as Co-Executive Director of the Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism
James "Jimbo" S. Perry has been named as co-executive director of the Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism (CJCP). His tenure begins January 1, 2023. Melvin Wright is the executive director and has served in this capacity since November 1999 until his retirement in August 2017. Wright resumed his role as executive director in March 2019.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Lenoir County Department of Social Services Plans Major Building Renovation
Beginning on or around the week of December 19, 2022, the Lenoir County Department of Social Services will begin a major building renovation that is projected to last through on or about March 31, 2023.
Mike Parker: Symbols of Christmas point to the Savior
Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year. I love the music, the special holiday foods and their aromas, the brightly decorated Christmas trees, the candles adorning windows, and more. Some homes come to life with the lights of Christmas.
Help wanted: Visit Kinston/Kinston-Lenoir County Tourism Development Authority - Visitor Experience Manager
Visit Kinston/Kinston-Lenoir County Tourism Development Authority is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Visitor Experience Manager to join our team. Visit Kinston operates the Kinston-Lenoir County Visitor and Information Center seven days a week and manages Tourism Development for Kinston-Lenoir County.
Two Sisters Win Regional & National Calendar Competition
Every year, the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Organization (NAHRO) holds a poster contest called “What Home Means To Me” for their yearly calendar. The “What Home Means To Me” calendar contest gathers submissions from all the regional and national chapters of NAHRO and is judged by representatives from the Housing Assistance Council, the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness and the National American Indian Housing Council.
Christmas comes early to Maysville: Town awarded $899,000 in Transformation Grants
Maysville – The State of North Carolina just announced that the Town of Maysville was awarded two grants from the North Carolina Rural Transformation Grant Fund that will help bring economic development to the town’s Main Street. The first grant is for $850,000 from the Downtown Revitalization category, and the second grant is for $ 49,999 from the Rural Community Capacity (RC2) category.
Lenoir County housing market update for 2022
At a recent Rotary Club meeting, realtors Jess Edwards and Nathan Perry provided an update on the housing market in Lenoir County. The average home price in Lenoir County has risen. In 2016, the average home price was $98,000. In 2022, the average price is $162,000 and expected to rise by the end of the year. For a single residential home, in 2016, the price was $105,000 and in 2022 it is $180,686.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Farmers Market update for December 17, 2022
Market open between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm Tuesday and Saturday
The Smile Bar brings clean smiles to eastern NC
The Smile Bar is a retail studio dedicated to luxury oral care & beauty that is curated by dentist & beauty enthusiast Dr. Pitt. The Smile Bar is located in the heart of Downtown Kinston at 108 W Gordon St. Their services range from standard teeth whitening, whitening touch-up sessions and studio rentals. Dr. Pitt sells upscale products for dental cleaning, hair care and women and men’s wellness.
Lenoir County and Town of LaGrange announce the consolidation of building inspection services
Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, a consolidated Building Inspections Department will provide Permitting, Plan Review and Inspections services for the Town of La Grange, Town of Pink Hill and all of unincorporated Lenoir County.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Cookie Baking Time
Get out the cookie sheets; it’s time to start baking the Holiday cookies and treats. Nothing feels and smells like Christmas as much as Holiday baking. Many of you know that I am not a baker…it is much to precise of a science for me.so the recipes you will see in this cookie baking article will be very easy and almost foolproof!
Help wanted: City of Kinston Maintenance Worker I
Help wanted: City of Kinston Maintenance Worker I. $28,816.42 Full-time with Benefits.