American Legion Post #43 is holding its Fall Open House on Sunday, September 10, from 1-4 p.m. This yearly event is designed to connect veterans with our local community and allow the Lenoir citizens to view our facility.
Help wanted: Lenoir County -
As a member of the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office, you can make a difference! The Office is seeking candidates for a Business Officer I. Salary Range: $46,761.93 - $71,153.80
Help wanted: Lenoir County - IT Technician
As a member of the Lenoir County Information Technology Department, you can make a difference! The IT Department is seeking candidates for an IT Technician. Salary Range: $42,364 - $64,462.
EVENT: Kinston/Lenoir Co. Parks & Recreation-Fall Programs Registration
Fall Program Registration (Includes Football, Soccer, Cheerleading, Track & Field, & Tennis), is ongoing until September 1, 2023!
Public Notice: Upset Bid Notice for Teachers Memorial School
Pursuant to G.S. 115C-518 and 160A-269, the Lenoir County Board of Education hereby gives notice that it has received an offer to purchase the Teacher’s Memorial School property owned by the Lenoir County Board of Education. The property’s street address is 500 Marcella Drive Kinston, NC 28501. The offer to purchase is in the amount of One Hundred Thirty-One Thousand Dollars ($131,000.00). Notice is hereby given that prior to September 7, 2023, at 4:00 PM, any person may raise the bid by not less than ten percent (10%) of the first one thousand dollars ($1,000) and five percent (5%) of the remainder ($130,000). Therefore, the lowest acceptable upset bid is One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($137,600.00).
Governor Cooper declares State of Emergency ahead of severe weather
Yesterday, Governor Roy Cooper declared a State of Emergency to activate the state’s emergency operations plan, waive transportation rules to help the transport of fuel and critical supplies and services, help first responders and assist the agriculture industry to prepare in advance for inclement weather and protect consumers from price gouging.
NWS: Hurricane Idalia - Tornado threat increases
The tornado threat has increased with Idalia otherwise no big changes to the forecast. Continue to monitor for updates over the next few days.
Congressman Greg Murphy pays tribute to local veterans
Representative Greg Murphy of the third Congressional District visited the G. I. Joe Museum on Hwy 11 last Friday. He came to Kinston to pay his respects to local veterans and speak about current issues facing them.
Lenoir County restaurant ratings
The following restaurant ratings were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
Greene County deputies arrest Maury man for Murder
On Friday 08-25-2023, Greene County Deputies arrested 50 year old Christopher Warren Braxton of Maury for Murder.
Kinston man arrested for multi-site sweepstakes larcenies
A Kinston man has been arrested for breaking into several area sweepstakes establishments and committing felony larceny.
NWS: Impacts from Tropical Storm Idalia on eastern NC increasing
Impacts to eastern NC from Tropical Storm Idalia look to be increasing mid-to-late week, but the extent of any impacts is uncertain at this point and largely track and intensity dependent.
Public Notice: Upset Bid Notice for Teachers Memorial School
Pursuant to G.S. 115C-518 and 160A-269, the Lenoir County Board of Education hereby gives notice that it has received an offer to purchase the Teacher’s Memorial School property owned by the Lenoir County Board of Education. The property’s street address is 500 Marcella Drive Kinston, NC 28501. The offer to purchase is in the amount of One Hundred and Twenty Thousand Dollars ($120,000.00). Notice is hereby given that prior to August 28,2023, at 4:00 PM, any person may raise the bid by not less than ten percent (10%) of the first one thousand dollars ($1,000) and five percent (5%) of the remainder ($119,000). Therefore, the lowest acceptable upset bid is One Hundred Twenty-Six Thousand Fifty Dollars ($126,050.00).
Mike Parker: ‘Bee’ smart as the new school year begins
In the 37-plus years I spent as a classroom teacher, I learned some tips for helping students become successful. Nothing brought me greater joy than seeing my students take themselves and their work seriously. So, today I am going to share my “Bees” of success with students and their parents on the first day of the new school year.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds: