A 32-year-old man was arrested earlier this week on fentanyl distribution charges.
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LCSO request for assistance from public
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the aid of the public in identifying two suspects.
Vivian Howard reimagines Chef & the Farmer experience
After a transformative journey spanning nearly two decades, Chef Vivian Howard has announced a new chapter for her renowned establishment, Chef & the Farmer. Originally opened in 2006, the restaurant gained acclaim for its innovative take on "country" cuisine in an unexpected setting.
Greene County Schools’ 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year
On Friday, April 19, Greene County Schools named Ms. Joanne Duncan as the 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year. Ms. Duncan teaches Culinary Arts at Greene Central High School. She was wonderfully surprised and brought to tears with the news during an event her students were catering for the Greene County School Board of Education and Greene Central High School student leaders.
Greg Murphy, M.D.: April updates from Eastern North Carolina and Washington, D.C.
Thank you for taking the time to read my most recent updates from Eastern North Carolina and Washington, D.C. As always, it remains a true honor and a privilege to represent you in Congress! If this email was forwarded to you, you can subscribe to my e-newsletter here.
Kinston Police apprehend armed suspects at St. Johns Village Apartment Complex
On Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at approximately 1 p.m., members of the Kinston Police Department responded to a report of an individual armed with a handgun on the campus of Kinston High School. Upon receiving this information, the school resource officer and staff members initiated lockdown protocols, and numerous officers responded to the scene to locate the individual.
Suspect arrested after armed robbery at Kinston convenience store
A Kinston man has been arrested after he robbed a convenience store early this morning. Marshall Grady, 21, of Will Baker Road in Kinston, robbed the Speedway at 1608 U.S. Highway 258 South, Kinston at gunpoint at 2:42 a.m. today. He left with stolen money from the store.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Volunteers play an important role at UNC Health Lenoir
This year as we celebrate National Volunteer Week, April 21-27, we would like to thank our Volunteers for their gift of time. Volunteering of one’s time is one of the most direct ways people can give back and make a difference in their community.
Early College senior earns top A&T merit scholarship
When Shamiah Hall awoke in the wee hours of Friday morning to work on a project, she checked her email out of habit. The message she found there may well have opened the door to her future – word that she had won a full-ride merit scholarship to her college of choice, North Carolina A&T State University.
Kinston Police apprehend suspect in indecent exposure incident at park
On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at approximately 7 p.m., members of the Kinston Police Department responded to a report of an individual inappropriately touching himself near 108 W. North Street, Kinston. As officers arrived, they attempted to contact the suspect, Anthony Briggs, 38, of Kinston
Memorial Garden Dedication Ceremony celebrates downtown beautification efforts
A dedication ceremony was held at the corner of W. North and Mitchell Streets. Adopted from the city, a once-vacant lot bloomed with a memorial garden, honoring the late Ms. Shirley Herring's dedication to beautifying downtown. This three-year endeavor was funded by donations.
Jones County receives funding boost for downtown revitalization projects
RALEIGH: The North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved 31 grant requests to local governments totaling $10,982,835, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The requests include commitments to create a total of 565 jobs, 135 of which were previously announced. The public investment in these projects will attract more than $211 million in public and private investment.
Lenoir County births
The following 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:.
Kinston EPIC Center Director Lesley Rigsby shares inspiring journey
Hello everyone, I am Lesley Rigsby, the new center director at the EPIC Center in Kinston. I was born and raised in Kinston and love this town. I have been a registered nurse for 19 years in the Family Birth Center at UNC Health Lenoir, here in Kinston, and have dedicated my career to educating and caring for pregnant women.