Virginia “Boot” Harris Spence, 88, of Kinston, went home to Jesus peacefully at home on Saturday, July 1, 2023 with her family by her side after months of declining health. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday, July 14, 2023 at Howard-Carter Funeral Home, and other times at the home of the deceased from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., July 10 through July 13, 2023.
During the traffic stop officers observed narcotic violations and conducted a search. During the search officers located Methamphetamine and Marijuana.
For the upcoming 2023 Municipal Election in Greene County and Lenoir County, filing opened on Friday, July 7, 2023, and ends at noon Friday, July 21, 2023, Election Day is scheduled for Tuesday, November 7, 2023.
Lenoir Community College will bring Matilda The Musical to life on the Turner Stage for two weekends this July beginning July 14. Matilda The Musical features a young, intelligent little girl with the gift of telekinesis who is determined to overcome her hardships. Throughout, Matilda overcomes many obstacles caused by her unsympathetic family and heinous headmistress, Ms. Trunchbull.
On July 9th, 2023, at approximately 3:00am Kinston Police Officers were actively patrolling the area of 1610 N. Queen St. Kinston, N.C. in reference to a large gathering that had a propensity for violence. As the party began to end officers observed individuals running from the area and heard approximately 50 gunshots.
Now that July 4 has come and gone, I want to share one of my supreme irritations. As I drive from place to place, I see any number of displays of the U.S. flag. I am sure those who fly the flag do so out of respect for the flag and love for our country.
I hope you and your family are enjoying the start of summer! It’s a beautiful time of year to live in Eastern North Carolina.
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Lenoir Hospital Foundation recently provided $71,405 for 2023 funding to support UNC Health Lenoir projects. Seven special projects were funded enhancing patient and overall community health.
The Lenoir County Board of Education recently issued a notice stating its intention to sell the property located at 500 Marcella Drive in Kinston, also known as the former Teachers Memorial School. The board plans to conduct the sale through the upset bid process inviting interested parties to submit their initial offers for purchase.
Matilda The Musical is set to grace the Turner Stage at Lenoir Community College for two weekends in July. The musical's narrative centers on Matilda Wormwood, a precocious 5-year-old girl with the gift of telekinesis. She loves reading, overcomes obstacles caused by her family and school, and helps her teacher reclaim her life.
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
During the months of May and June of 2023 we worked hard and played harder for our Small Business Kickball Tournament. It was great to see our community of businesses out on the field with all their loved ones watching.
Many of you have seen me use the term "Long Session," this year. In North Carolina, our state legislature operates on a two-year period known as a "biennium," with Long Session taking place on the odd numbered years and Short Session for the even numbered years.
