Help wanted: Lenoir County Soil & Water Conservation - District Cost Share Technician. Entry Salary: $33,095
La Grange man arrested twice in one weekend on drug, firearm charges
A La Grange man attempting to flee a Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office checkpoint on Sunday was arrested not once, but twice on several drug and firearm charges.
KPD: Traffic stop leads to drugs, firearms arrests
KPD's Violent Crime Action Team conducted a vehicle stop with Jahova Conner for speeding. During the traffic stop, Conner sped off before crashing the vehicle into a curb rendering the vehicle immobile.
Matilda the Musical Comes to LCC
Matilda The Musical will be held at Lenoir Community College two weekends in July and you won’t want to miss it. The musical's narrative centers on Matilda Wormwood, a young girl gifted with wit, intelligence, and psychokinetic powers. She overcomes obstacles caused by her family and school and helps her teacher, Miss Honey, reclaim her life.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Grounded and Baked Coming to LaGrange in August
Grounded and Baked, a bakery and gift shop will open in August at 106 W Railroad St. in LaGrange. The bakery will include items such as cakes, pies, muffins, bread, cupcakes, cake jars, and scones. There will also be a coffee station in the shop as well. The gift shop will include outdoor decorations such as flags, bows, windmills, and pillow covers. The shop will also carry plants.
Woodington Middle Fourth Nine Week Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following Woodington Middle School students:
Greene County Middle School 4th Quarter Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following GCMS students.
Obituary: John Lee Stucker
John Lee Stucker, Jr., 66, of Kinston, NC, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at his home. A memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at Howard-Carter Funeral Home with visitation following.
The confidence in a severe weather threat for eastern North Carolina has increased.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
UNC Health Lenoir Cancer Center Receives Commission on Cancer Accreditation
June is National Cancer Survivor Month. According to the CDC, over eighteen million cancer survivors live in the United States. This includes over 165,000 men, women and children living in North Carolina. A cancer survivor is someone diagnosed with any type of cancer who is still living.
Northeast Elementary School Fourth Nine Weeks Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following Northeast Elementary School students:
Northwest Elementary 4th Nine Week Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following Northwest Elementary School students:
USDA Makes Grants Available to Help Rural Communities in NC Repair Water Infrastructure Damaged By Hurricane Ian in 2022
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development North Carolina State Director Reginald Speight today announced the availability of grants to help rural and Tribal communities repair water infrastructure damaged by presidentially declared disaster Hurricane Ian in calendar year 2022.