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 Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00). Notice is hereby given that prior to December 18, 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 ($299,000). Therefore, the lowest acceptable upset bid is Three Hundred Fifteen Thousand and Fifty Dollars ($315,050.00).

Event: A Queen Street Christmas

Queen Street United Methodist Church invites you to the 22nd annual "A Queen Street Christmas" on Saturday, December 9 and Sunday, December 10 at 6:00 p.m. "A Queen Street Christmas" features a 50-voice choir and 30-piece orchestra performing many of your favorite Christmas carols in a beautifully decorated atmosphere.

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 Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00). Notice is hereby given that prior to December 18, 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 ($299,000). Therefore, the lowest acceptable upset bid is Three Hundred Fifteen Thousand and Fifty Dollars ($315,050.00).

Obituary: Walenah Macon "Quin" Quinerly Outlaw

Walenah Macon Quinerly Outlaw, 95, passed away Sunday at Greendale Forest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. A service of love and remembrance will be held on Saturday, December 16, in the chapel of Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home at 1:00 P.M. with Chaplain Seth Jones officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.

Staying Healthy Through the Holidays

As dedicated wellness professionals at UNC Health Lenoir, we have worked with patients on managing their health during all walks of life. With the holiday season being full of festive events and food- keeping a healthy mind and body should still be a top priority. The best way to manage your health is by prioritizing nutrition and physical activity. 

GEC Student Appreciation Day

GEC celebrated its first Student Appreciation Day on Friday November 17. In today’s society special observance days are acknowledged throughout the year for special occupations such as Boss’ Day, Teacher and Nurse Day and so many adult occupations. However, the staff and administration decided to turn the tables and have a day to express appreciation for the GEC students.