An employee in this class supervises and performs routine maintenance duties in the cleaning and upkeep of library buildings, facilities, and grounds. Duties include physically strenuous activities and regular courier service. Hourly/Salary: $33,280
Chick-Fil-A to close December 30, 2023 for major remodel project
We will be closing our restaurant on Saturday, December 30, 2023 for a major remodel project. This remodel will increase our kitchen size and capacity, provide a covered double lane drive thru around the building, increase our interior drive thru service area and expand our indoor dining area. We are very excited for the changes and improvements.
Obituary: Kathleen Ward Spence
Kathleen Ward Spence, 72, of Kinston, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at UNC Lenoir Healthcare. The family will receive friends at Edwards Funeral Home from 5 - 7pm on Thursday, November 30, 2023.
Obituary: James Franklin Poer
James Franklin Poer, 73, of Kinston passed away at his home on November 21, 2023. Celebration of life service with military honors will be held at 3:00 pm Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Howard-Carter Funeral Home with Reverend Jimmy Sowers officiating. Visitation to follow celebration of life.
Harp & Dill’s bids farewell; restaurant to close at the end of the year
Harp & Dill’s to close December 31, 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 offer to purchase is in the amount of Two Hundred Seventy-Eight Thousand Dollars ($278,000.00). Notice is hereby given that prior to December 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 ($277,000). Therefore, the lowest acceptable upset bid is Two Hundred Ninety-One Thousand Nine Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($291,950.00).
Lenoir County restaurant inspections
The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
SECU Presents Scholarships to LCC Students
State Employees Credit Union recently presented the State Employees Credit Union Foundation Scholarship to Lenoir Community College students Marlen Ramirez-Ortiz of Deep Run, and Kenady Yates of Kinston.
Mower thief caught on camera, KPD seeks help
KPD is currently attempting to identify the subject in the photograph. It was reported that he stole the mower from a resident of our community.
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 offer to purchase is in the amount of Two Hundred Seventy-Eight Thousand Dollars ($278,000.00). Notice is hereby given that prior to December 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 ($277,000). Therefore, the lowest acceptable upset bid is Two Hundred Ninety-One Thousand Nine Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($291,950.00).
Lights of Love Tree Lighting ceremony illuminates UNC Health Lenoir Hospital
The annual Lights of Love tree lighting ceremony at UNC Health Lenoir Hospital brought warmth and reflection to the community, marking over 30 years of celebrating life, love, and remembrance.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Obituary: Michael James Ward
Michael James Ward, age 68, of Kinston, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Pruitt Health. Graveside services will be held Thursday, November 30, 2023, at 11 am at Pinelawn Memorial Park with Rick Vernon officiating. The family will be receiving friends at home.
GCMS Math Teacher honored by State Organization
In early November, Ricardo Arias, 7th Grade Math Teacher at Greene County Middle School was honored by the North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCCTM) as the Outstanding Secondary Teacher of 2022-2023.
Dance Your Way Down to LCC for Irving Berlin's White Christmas The Musical
The best things happen when you dance your way down to Lenoir Community College for Irving Berling's White Christmas The Musical! Come see this talented cast perform their hearts out for two evenings and four matinee performances!