A 20-year-old Grifton man was arrested by Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office deputies Saturday on attempted murder and drug charges after he allegedly shot at family members and neighbors.
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Two men arrested Tuesday on multiple drug and firearm charges
Two men were arrested Tuesday on multiple drug and firearm charges
LCSO request for assistance from public
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the aid of the public in identifying two suspects.
Obituary: Jesse Raymond Shackelford
Jesse Raymond Shackelford lll, 55, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at ECU Medical Center. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, from 5 – 7pm at Edwards Funeral Home.
Obituary: Jerry Dean Houston, Sr.
Jerry Dean Houston, Sr., 80, of Wanchese, NC died on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at Peak Resources – Outer Banks. A graveside funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at Evergreen Memorial Estates, 5971 Dudley Road, Grifton, NC 28530 with Benny O’Neal officiating.
Pitt County woman celebrates $100,000 scratch-off win purchased in Kinston
Rita Roberson of Grifton tried her luck on a $20 scratch-off ticket and won a $100,000 prize. Roberson bought her lucky $2,000,000 Diamond Dazzler ticket from EZ Pass Tobacco & Vape on Phillips Road in Kinston. She arrived at lottery headquarters Wednesday to collect her prize and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, took home $71,016.
Grifton museum hosts state quilt
This month, visitors to Grifton’s town museum will be awed by the vibrant and colorful North Carolina “Hundred Counties Quilt.” This is the second time in two years that the 18 x 9 foot quilt has been on display in Grifton.
Firetruck rolls over, sends two Hugo firefighters to UNC Lenoir Health Care
Emergency crews responded to a late-night structure fire along Sharon Church Road in Grifton. According to Capt. Frank White with Hugo Volunteer Fire & Rescue, “We had a firetruck rollover while responding to a structure fire just off Hwy 11. The firetruck rolled up on its side and into the ditch. We had two personnel on the truck. They’ve both been treated and have been sent to UNC Lenoir [Health Care].”
According to UNC Lenoir Health Care, both firefighters have been treated and released.
River and creek levels and projected peaks
The following are river and creek levels and projected peaks in Lenoir County, Jones County and Greene County.
Hurricane Dorian - Closings and Delays
The latest closures or schedule changes for schools, businesses, healthcare and government operations.
Big time in a small town: Grifton's Shad Festival is April 11-14
One of Eastern North Carolina’s favorite festivals is coming soon.
Grifton Mission Ministries: Giving with hands and hearts
Christmas Eve morning brought out 23 volunteers at the Grifton Mission Ministries on Highland Avenue in Grifton. Their mission? To cook and serve hot meals, package donated groceries, and organize bags of Christmas presents.
Grifton is out of the water...for now
Irvin Harper performs first aid at the Grifton EMS station.
Updates on Southern Pitt, Greene, and Northern Lenoir Counties
Kinston and Hugo firemen help to remove a tree from a house on Cameron Hardison Rd in Hugo.
Grifton History Museum restores Tuscarora house
The Grifton Historical Museum seeks to preserve Tuscarora Indian heritage and link to the community’s ancient past.