A strong low is forecast to impact eastern NC Sunday into Monday. There is an increased likelihood for several impacts from this system including localized flooding, gusty winds, dangerous marine conditions, and coastal impacts.
Teachers at 14 schools win Education Foundation grants
They’re called mini-grants – the grants capped at $500 that the Lenoir County Education Foundation has awarded to Lenoir County Public School teachers for more than 20 years -- but this year’s totals are major.
Jane Phillips: Kinston’s Bleak December of 1862
At the beginning of the Civil War Kinston was a sedate little town with its churches and industrious people. After the war was declared, Confederate soldiers began to occupy Kinston, change was in the air as military training camps sprung up around the county. First, soldiers came by the hundreds and then the thousands.
Lenoir County births
Birth certificate records obtained from the Lenoir County Register of Deeds database list the mother's maiden name. In some cases, only one parent is listed:
Public Notice: Filling District 2 Vacancy on the Lenoir County Board of Education
The Lenoir County Board of Education is seeking to fill a vacancy on the Board of Education due to the resignation of Mr. Keith King, who resigned shortly before his appointment to fill a vacancy on the County Commissioners. The Board of Education is required to appoint an individual from District 2 who is of the same political party as Mr. King, a Republican.
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).
Help wanted: City of Kinston - City of Kinston Firefighter II
Help wanted: City of Kinston - City of Kinston Firefighter II. Salary: $41,288-$57,532.80
Mike Horne sworn in as Pink Hill Mayor; Michael Whitfield becomes Pink Hill Commissioner
The Town of Pink Hill confirmed its leadership changes with the swearing in of Mike Horne as mayor and Michael Whitfield as commissioner. Both were sworn in by former Superior Court Clerk Dawn Stroud at Tuesday night’s meeting in Pink Hill.
NWS: Strong Coastal Low to Impact Eastern NC Sunday into Monday
A strong low is forecast to impact eastern NC Sunday into Monday.
Public Notice: Filling District 2 Vacancy on the Lenoir County Board of Education
The Lenoir County Board of Education is seeking to fill a vacancy on the Board of Education due to the resignation of Mr. Keith King, who resigned shortly before his appointment to fill a vacancy on the County Commissioners. The Board of Education is required to appoint an individual from District 2 who is of the same political party as Mr. King, a Republican.
Bruce Hill Elected as Chair and WD Anderson as Vice Chair at school board meeting
At the Lenoir County Board of Education meeting held on Monday, December 11, 2023, Bruce Hill emerged as the new Chair, while WD Anderson secured the position of Vice Chair.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
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).
Damien Locklear's Departure from Kinston Fire Department
After a distinguished tenure with the Kinston Fire Department, Damien Locklear, the former Fire Chief, has officially concluded his service in Kinston. His last day of service in Kinston will be December 29th.
Public Notice: Filling District 2 Vacancy on the Lenoir County Board of Education
The Lenoir County Board of Education is seeking to fill a vacancy on the Board of Education due to the resignation of Mr. Keith King, who resigned shortly before his appointment to fill a vacancy on the County Commissioners. The Board of Education is required to appoint an individual from District 2 who is of the same political party as Mr. King, a Republican.