Lenoir County prioritizes community impact in proposed budget plan

The 2023-2024 Lenoir County Budget was passed with no dissenting votes on Monday. According to the budget memo presented to the Lenoir County Commissioners, the budget reflects the county's commitment to progress and the efficient allocation of limited resources to positively impact the community. The County Tax Rate remains unchanged at $0.845 per $100 of valuation. However, the fire tax rates for Wyse Fork, Sandy Bottom, and Southwood Fire Service Districts increased $0.10 per $100 of valuation based on requests from volunteer fire departments.

Public Notice: LCPS - Advertisement for CM at Risk Services

The Lenoir County Public Schools is seeking the services of a Construction Manager at Risk for the construction of a new E.B. Frink Middle School in La Grange, North Carolina. The school system has issued a Request for Qualifications. The deadline for the receipt of responses to the RFQ is 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 15, 2023, in the office of Lenoir County Public Schools, 2017 W. Vernon Avenue, Kinston, NC 28504.

Obituary: Pinkey Joyner Harper

Pinkey Joyner Harper, 104, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at Westview Cemetery with Reverend Mike Whatley. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Woodington Methodist Church in care of Gwen Rouse, 4079 Liddell Road, Seven Springs, NC 28578.