Upon passage of a bill by the North Carolina General Assembly, the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles is announcing changes to the graduated driver licensing (GDL) program for teens.
Public Notice: Lenoir County Public Schools - The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA-Part B, Public Law 108.446) Project is presently being amended
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA-Part B, Public Law 108.446) Project is presently being amended. The Project describes the special education programs that Lenoir County Public Schools proposes for Federal funding for the 2023-2024 School Year.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Mayor gives out Keys to the City at BBQ Fest on the Neuse
The 42nd annual BBQ Fest on the Neuse took place this weekend with Mayor Dontario Hardy giving out keys to the city. There were four recipients this year, Waylon Adams, Craig Hill, Shannarra Barrow, and Nikisha Williams.
Winners of the 42nd annual Wil King Hog Happenin’ whole hog cooking competition
The annual BBQ Fest on the Neuse announced its barbecue and sauce winners on Saturday. The categories include Sauce Boss, Natural Source, Backyard, and Professional. The winners each won prize money and cutting boards.
Lenoir County restaurant inspections
The following inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Fresh Green Peas
Fresh green peas are starting to show up at the Farmer’s Market and Roadsides stands, be sure to add the delicious bean to your menus while they are fresh and available. When picking out your peas, for best flavor, choose small peas, which are younger, sweeter, and more tender than large ones, and make sure they’re as fresh as possible.
Obituary: Lelia "Lela" Rouse
Lelia “Lela” Rouse, 81, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at UNC Lenoir Health Care. The funeral service will be conducted Monday, May 8, 2023, at 11am at Edwards Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Wiley Rouse Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
La Grange to Receive $13.5 Million for Water and Sewer Infrastructure Improvements
The Local Government Commission (LGC) has approved more than $100 million in financing requests from local governments around the state for school construction and other facilities, to renovate town halls and to purchase property for public use, and nearly $270 million for water and sewer infrastructure work.
LCC Student Receives LCC Arts & Sciences Department Laptop Award
Lenoir Community College student Ashley Rodriguez of Trenton was selected as the recipient of the Arts and Sciences Department Laptop Award. A Career and College Promise student, she holds a 4.0 grade point average at LCC.
Optimum opens new retail store in Kinston
Optimum, the local provider of internet, mobile, TV and phone services, today announces the opening of a new retail store in Kinston, North Carolina, located at 4159 West Vernon Avenue.
Help wanted: Dover Part-time Town Clerk / Assistant Finance Officer
The Town of Dover is seeking a part-time Town Clerk/Assistant Finance Officer. Salary is dependent on qualifications. Minimum compensation is $15.00 per hour.
Kinston increases parking violation fines
The city of Kinston has approved an increase in parking violation fines from $2 to $25, following a proposal from Police Chief Keith Goyette. The decision was made after considering similar fines in nearby cities, such as Goldsboro and New Bern, where fines for parking violations range from $25 to $50.
Dan Perry: Why Christians must speak up and restore the sacred oath in Congress
I am of the opinion that many of us patriotic Americans are not fully aware of how the left is moving to kick God out of our country.
2022-2023 SECU Bridge to Career Scholarship Recipients
Lenoir Community College students were recently presented Bridge to Career Scholarships provided by the members of the State Employees’ Credit Union through the SECU Foundation.