Moss Hill Elementary School three-peated in the annual LCPS Elementary Battle of the Books, earning its third consecutive win and its fourth in five contests in the 2024 competition held Friday at Lenoir Community College.
'Speed a Little, Lose a Lot' campaign underway
Deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office are participating in the North Carolina Governor's Highway Safety Program’s “Speed a Little, Lose a Lot” campaign.
2024 LCC Phi Theta Kappa Spring Induction
Lenoir Community College Omicron Rho Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa recently held its spring induction.
Mike Parker: 3rd Renaissance Faire brings bygone years to life
The Lenoir County Fairgrounds will be transported back to when King Arthur ruled at Camelot, and his knights took their place at the roundtable. The 3rd Renaissance Faire promises to be bigger and better than ever. But just what is a Renaissance Faire?
Public Notice: LCPS Notice for Children with Disabilities
The Private School Meeting is scheduled for April 17, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. with Vivian Roach, EC Director. If interested in attending the meeting, please call Beth Loftin at 252-527-1109 by Friday, April 15, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Six LCPS students accepted to NC Governor's School
“We are very excited for our Governor’s School attendees. This is one the largest groups who have been selected to attend from Lenoir County Public Schools and they represent a wide variety of academic and arts disciplines,” said Amy Jones, who supervises LCPS’s nomination process as director of high school education. Representing LCPS at this summer’s session, along with their field of study and the Governor’s School location, are: Eagan Ballard, Kayla Britt, Lillian Daughety, Madeline Gilmore, Hayden Hall, and Mackenzie Hood.
Snow Hill Primary announces Terrific Kids
Snow Hill Primary gives out a weekly award called "Terrific Kid" awards. Each teacher at SHP chooses a student who has been responsible, shows great character, or has reached a personal goal.
Juveniles to be arrested after making threatening calls
Juvenile students from Kinston High School will have charges pressed against them for making a threatening call to North Lenoir High School. Sheriff Jackie Rogers and the LCSO would like to thank the N.C. State Bureau of Investigation and the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance in the quick identification of the source of the threat.
Teenager arrested for threatening to kill North Lenoir teacher
On Friday, the LCSO served an arrest warrant on James Wiggins for two counts of communicating threats. The incident stemmed from a verbal altercation with a teacher at North Lenoir; during the altercation, Wiggins threatened to kill the teacher.
Rep. Chris Humphrey: March Legislative Update
As we transition into the spring, I want to express my sincere gratitude for your continued support and engagement. We remain steadfast in our commitment to serving the wonderful communities of Lenoir, Jones, and Greene counties. In this edition of our newsletter, you'll find updates and insights on our recent efforts and initiatives, both in Raleigh and at home in ENC. Your feedback and involvement are invaluable to us, so please share this email with your friends & neighbors -- and feel free to reply if you have any questions or comments.
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Obituary: Stephanie Ezzell
After a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer, Stephanie Ezzell passed away peacefully on March 20, 2024 at her home in Raleigh North Carolina, surrounded by her family. A funeral service will be held at 11am on Monday, March 25 at Highland Baptist Church, 8524 Crowder Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 before the service at the church. The burial will take place at Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Goldsboro.
NWS: Rainfall amounts increase for weekend low pressure system
The main change is increased rainfall amounts, otherwise there aren't any significant forecast or messaging changes.
Theresa Parker Pierce: In your Easter bonnet
At Teacher’s Memorial Elementary School in Kinston, NC, Mrs. Skinner taught us all the seasonal songs. I must have loved music class because I memorized every word she taught us. “In your Easter bonnet, with all the frills upon it…On the avenue, fifth avenue, the photographers will snap us, and you’ll find that you’re in the rotogravure.”