On Saturday, over 266 boats competed in the annual Big Rock Keli Wagner Lady Angler Tournament. Mama Tried, captained by Lenoir County native Tyler Everett, brought in a massive 41.9lb Wahoo to the Weigh Station, earning the team $20,482.
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.
Recreational Fishing License sales and Vessel Registrations unavailable end of June
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is launching a new license and vessel registration system July 1. As part of the transition to the new system, hunting and fishing licenses — including Coastal Recreational Fishing Licenses — and vessel registrations will be unavailable for purchase from 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 27 to 8 a.m. Saturday, July 1.
The Perry Report: A productive month for the North Carolina Senate
It has been a very productive month for the North Carolina Senate. We have been working tirelessly on our version of the State Budget, which passed the chamber by a vote of 37-12. We also took the time to remember and honor our fallen heroes on Memorial Day – paying tribute to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice to ensure our freedom.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Gazpacho and Summertime Chilled Soups
I love soup and love to make soup, but I must admit it took a while for me to “warm” up to chilled soups and gazpacho! Cool, refreshing soups can be quite flavorful and hardy especially this time of year and all of the summer bounty available for your recipe. Gazpacho gives us a great way to make a spicy fresh tomato treat and what’s more refreshing than chilled cucumber? Give these recipes a try and see if you can cool down and “warm” up to a Chilled Soup!
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Obituary - Gloria “Denelle” Lane Roberson
Ayden - Gloria “Denelle” Lane Roberson, 73, passed away at her home on Friday, June 9, 2023. A graveside service will be held at 2pm Monday, June 12, at Pinelawn Memorial Park.
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.
Lenoir County Farmer's Market update June 10, 2023
Lenoir County Farmer’s Market update for Saturday, June 10, 2023. The Market open between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm Tuesday and Saturday.
Firefighters Honored Following Deadly Bulltown Road Fireworks Explosion
On Friday, June 10, 2022 at approximately 3:15pm in the afternoon, North Lenoir Fire & Rescue responded mutual aid with La Grange Volunteer Fire Department to 4871 Bulltown Road in La Grange, NC for a brush fire approaching a structure. Prior to arrival, the Lenoir County 911 Center advised responding personnel the structure contained fireworks.
LCPS’s summer learning camps open in July; registration open now
An array of summer learning opportunities that promise to be fun as well as educational for K-12 students with Lenoir County Public Schools will debut in July.
Moss Hill School Award Recipient
Reagan Bumgarner, center, received the Sue Marcom Jones Scholastic Achievement Award June 7, 2023. The award is given annually on promotion day to the fifth grade student at Moss Hill Elementary School with the highest grade average
Two month narcotics investigation ends with La Grange man's arrest
A two-month narcotics investigation ended Thursday with the arrest of a La Grange man on a plethora of charges.
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.
Greene County Sheriff's Office makes arrest in narcotics investigation
The Greene County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit arrested 45-year-old, Qusim Haneffe Maine Sr. of the Jason area, Tuesday afternoon, for the sell of heroin and meth.