Lenoir Community College is part of the North Carolina Community College System, which was established in 1963 under enactment of a general statute by the legislature. The NCCCS, currently a network of 58 institutions, serves more than 750,000 citizens annually. One of the oldest institutions in the system, LCC is located in Kinston at the intersection of highways U.S. 70 and N.C. 58. Its primary service area is Lenoir, Greene, and Jones counties. LCC offers both degree and non-degree programs serving approximately 3,500 curriculum students and 12,500 extension students annually. The following dates from 1958 to 2008 are significant landmarks in LCC’s history. In 1958, the College was chartered by the State Board of Education.