Robert “Byrd” Humphreys, Sr., 93, passed away Friday, September 29, 2023. A memorial service will be conducted Saturday, October 14th at 2pm at Westminster United Methodist Church in Kinston.
Obituary: John Thomas Langley
John Thomas Langley, Jr., December 1, 1962 - October 3, 2023. John’s Funeral will be held at 11 AM Saturday, October 14th, 2023, at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church (800 Rountree Street, Kinston, NC) with interment in the St. Francis Garden of the church. Those attending are invited to join the family at a Reception immediately following the services in the Moseley Fellowship Hall of St. Mary’s.
Marine Corps Veteran Joshua Eing Eyes Pink Hill Commissioner Seat in Upcoming 2023 Election
Joshua Eing, a Marine Corps veteran with a decade of service, has announced his candidacy for the Pink Hill Commissioner position in Lenoir County's 2023 municipal elections. Eing is not the incumbent but aims to bring a fresh perspective and lifetime dedication to service to the role.
Hookerton Prepares for the 26th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Festival & Parade
HOOKERTON - The Town of Hookerton is preparing for its 26th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Festival & Parade on Monday, November 27th, 2023. The event starts at 5:30 pm and ends at 8:00 pm.
Mike Parker: Living in a different world
On Saturday, Oct. 7, Irene Parker, my mom, celebrated her 95th birthday. As she approaches the century mark, I think about how different the world is today than it was when she was born in 1928.
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 Seventy Thousand Dollars ($170,000.00). Notice is hereby given that prior to October 9, 2023, at 4:00 PM, any person may raise the bid by not less than ten percent (10%) of the first one thousand dollars ($1000) and five percent (5%) of the remainder ($169,000). Therefore, the lowest acceptable upset bid is One Hundred Seventy-Eight Thousand Five Hundred Fifty Dollars ($178,550.00).
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 Seventy Thousand Dollars ($170,000.00). Notice is hereby given that prior to October 9, 2023, at 4:00 PM, any person may raise the bid by not less than ten percent (10%) of the first one thousand dollars ($1000) and five percent (5%) of the remainder ($169,000). Therefore, the lowest acceptable upset bid is One Hundred Seventy-Eight Thousand Five Hundred Fifty Dollars ($178,550.00).
TOUCH-A-TRUCK: An Interactive Community Event for Families
The Partnership for Children of Lenoir and Greene Counties is hosting the TOUCH-A-TRUCK event, a hands-on experience for families, on Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 10 am to 12 pm at the Grainger Stadium Parking Lot located at 400 E Grainger Ave, Kinston.
LCC One Step Closer to 2024 Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Lenoir Community College is one step closer to 2024 reaffirmation of accreditation by the Southern Association of Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) as the visiting on-site 11-member team completed its review with zero recommendations, which is rarely achievable.
Is Alzheimer's an issue in Lenoir County? What do you know about the disease?
This is a collaborative effort between the Alzheimer's Association Eastern NC Chapter, Neuse Regional Libraries, Lenoir County Health Department and the Lenoir Council on Aging.
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 Seventy Thousand Dollars ($170,000.00). Notice is hereby given that prior to October 9, 2023, at 4:00 PM, any person may raise the bid by not less than ten percent (10%) of the first one thousand dollars ($1000) and five percent (5%) of the remainder ($169,000). Therefore, the lowest acceptable upset bid is One Hundred Seventy-Eight Thousand Five Hundred Fifty Dollars ($178,550.00).
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Pumpkin Pie Spice the Flavor of Fall
Fall is the season of changing leaves, Thanksgiving, Halloween, Fairs, Festivals and for many the arrival of Pumpkin Pie Spice. Pumpkin pie spice, or the combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves and allspice, brings back warm, fuzzy fall feelings.
La Grange Among Seven Communities Rejoining ECC for a Stronger Region
NEW BERN, NC – At the Eastern Carolina Council’s September 2023 Executive Committee meeting, several counties and municipalities were recognized and welcomed as returning / new Eastern Carolina Council (ECC) members in 2023-24, including:
Lenoir County Farmer's Market October 6, 2023 update
The Lenoir County Farmer’s Market update for October 6, 2023. The Farmer’s Market will be open on Tuesday and Saturday from 8:00 AM until 2:00 PM.
Obituary: Robert “Byrd” Humphreys
Robert “Byrd” Humphreys, Sr., 93, passed away Friday, September 29, 2023. A memorial service will be conducted Saturday, October 14th at 2pm at Westminster United Methodist Church in Kinston.