Renamed, rebranded and expanded, this week’s Regional Industry and Manufacturing Expo still held true to its original purpose – to acquaint high school students with career opportunities close to home.
Lenoir County restaurant ratings
The following inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
Help Wanted: Lenoir County Sheriff's Office - Processing Assistant
Lenoir County Sheriff's Office - Processing Assistant. Salary is $31,500 and benefits package.
Awards Day ceremony for South Lenoir High School Class of 2023
The Awards Day ceremony for the South Lenoir High School Class of 2023 will be held Friday, May 26, at 9 a.m. in Munn Gymnasium.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Snow Hill Primary "Terrific Kid" awards
Snow Hill Primary gives out a weekly award called "Terrific Kid" awards. Each teacher at SHP chooses a student who has been responsible, shows great character, or has reached a personal goal. On Fridays, these students are presented with an award and are congratulated for their hard work. Below are Snow Hill Primary's last Terrific Kids!
Community rallies for Colby's fight against eye cancer with car show benefit
A car show is planned for June 17 at Lenoir Community College to benefit 2-year-old Colby Clayton of La Grange who has been diagnosed with a very rare and aggressive Retinoblastoma, cancer of the eye. The benefit will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Registration will be held from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. with prizes awarded at 2:30 p.m.
Inmate and Woman Charged with Felony Narcotic Conspiracy
A male inmate currently being held at Kinston’s W.E. Billy Smith Detention Center and a Rocky Mount woman not in the jail have had warrants sworn against them for felony conspiracy to smuggle narcotics into the facility, among other charges.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were filed with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Obituary: Davis Speight Webb
Davis Speight Webb, 85, of Kinston, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at UNC Lenoir Health Care. Visitation will be held from 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m. Monday, May 1, 2023, at First Baptist Church, 2600 Rouse Road, Kinston, NC. Funeral services will begin at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Jon Hoover and Pastor Don Causey officiating. Burial will follow the funeral service at Pinelawn Memorial Park, 4488 West Vernon Avenue, Kinston, NC.
Help Wanted: Lenoir County Sheriff's Office - Processing Assistant
Lenoir County Sheriff's Office - Processing Assistant. Salary is $31,500 and benefits package.
Piggly Wiggly Fresh Buy Backs LCC Golf Classic for Student Scholarships
The Lenoir Community College Foundation is proud to welcome Piggly Wiggly Fresh Buy again as a Master sponsor of this year’s annual LCC Golf Classic, which will be held Thursday, May 18 at the Kinston Country Club.
Kinston Native Dr. Justin Tilghman Helps Others Pursue Their Purpose
Dr. Justin Tilghman, a Kinston native and proud alumnus of Kinston High, has dedicated his life to helping others find their purpose and fulfillment. His journey has led him to author a new book titled "Pursuing Your Purpose," which is aimed at guiding readers through a process of self-discovery and intentional living.
Rochelle Middle School students win 9/11 competition award
Local students in Lenoir and Greene Counties were recently recognized for their outstanding work in Greene Lamp's 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance Program. The competition, which was open to middle and high school students, asked participants to submit an original essay, song, or poem on their reflection and research regarding the impact of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Help wanted: Lenoir County Department of Social Services - Administrative Assistant III
Help wanted: Lenoir County Department of Social Services - Administrative Assistant III. Salary Range: $38,379.69 - $58,399.24