The Market will be Open Tuesday and Wednesday Before Thanksgiving
The market will be closed on November 30th, the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
It will re-open on Tuesday and resume its normal hours until late December.
Snow Hill Primary "Terrific Kid" awards
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. On Fridays, these students are presented with an award and are congratulated for their hard work.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Friendsgiving!!
Yep, Friendsgiving, the word is a mix up of “friends” and “Thanksgiving” and the idea is to spend an evening near the Thanksgiving Holiday with your best buds. Apparently the “younger” generation has been celebrating this for several years, but my more “tenured” generation has finally caught up.
Lenoir County land transfers
The followig land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
7th Annual Thanksgiving Community Dinner Hosted by Sisters United
Sisters United, a grassroots non-profit organization co-owned by Ms. Victor Fields and Mrs. Hattie King-Hall, is proud to announce the 7th Annual Thanksgiving Community Dinner. This cherished tradition, featuring a full home cooked Thanksgiving meal, will take place, Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 12:00 PM on Thanksgiving Day in the Grainger Stadium parking lot, located on Vernon Avenue in Kinston, NC.
Leapfrog Group Awards UNC Health Lenoir “B”
The Leapfrog Fall Hospital Safety grades have been released and UNC Health Lenoir has earned a “B” based on data from 2021 to 2024. The Leapfrog Group rates healthcare organizations based on hospital prevention of medical errors, infections, and injuries that have the potential to harm patients.
Mayor Dontario Hardy named Vice Chair of national safety committee
Dontario Hardy, Mayor of Kinston, NC has been appointed Vice Chair of the National League of Cities (NLC) 2025 Public Safety and Crime Prevention Federal Advocacy Committee.
Lenoir County Public Schools host Careers on Wheels event at the fairgrounds
Over 600 fourth-grade students from Lenoir County Public Schools gathered at the Lenoir County Fairgrounds on Thursday for the annual Careers on Wheels event. More than 30 businesses and organizations participated, offering students a firsthand look at career opportunities available in the community.
Kristy Kelly: Kinston gave me hope
Kinston has a way of providing me what I need. My love for this town is a little strange, even to me, but I’ve never lived anywhere that has done so much for me and my family. This year has been surreal in ways I never expected. Usually, when the holidays roll around, the stress of everything I can’t do steals the joy of the season.
Downtown Kinston to 'Turn on the Holidays' with tree lighting ceremony
The holiday season officially kicks off in downtown Kinston with the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Pearson Park (210 W. Gordon St.). Hosted by Downtown Kinston Revitalization (DKR), the annual "Turn On the Holidays" event begins at 6 p.m., promising an evening filled with music, performances, and holiday cheer.
Help Wanted: Social/Clinical Research Assistant for the waterBEST study
This position will serve as Social/Clinical Research Assistant for the waterBEST study, a 5-year, community-based study evaluating potential dental health benefits of fluoridated bottle water in pre-school children.
Public Notice: Town of La Grange - La Grange Town Council hold public hearing
Pursuant to N.G.G.S §160-D-601 the Public shall take notice that on December 2, 2024 at 6:00 p.m., during its regular meeting, the La Grange Town Council will hold a public hearing at the La Grange Town Hall, 203 South Center Street, La Grange, North Carolina.
Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office updates public on arrest of Ryan Keith Everett and other cases
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office held a press conference Wednesday to provide updates on the arrest of Ryan Keith Everett and ongoing investigations, including an armed robbery involving Octavius McCoy and Monica Munoz. Sheriff Jackie Rogers emphasized collaboration and the resolution of communication challenges within the justice system. “The Sheriff’s Office is here to protect, and we will use all resources to ensure safety,” said Sheriff Jackie Rogers.
Obituary: Brenda Sutton Jones
Brenda Sutton Jones, 82, of Kinston passed away peacefully on November 16, 2024, at Greendale Forest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Snow Hill, NC. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, November 22nd at Westview Cemetery in Kinston.
UPDATE: Stacey Mitchell has been located and is safe
BREAKING: Stacey Mitchell has been located and is safe! She was in Graham, where she was picked up by an individual and brought back to Lenoir County. More details coming.