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Coach Cornwell has led Ayden-Grifton football since 2005 with a record of 132-65 as the Chargers head coach. He has won six conference championships and took AGHS to the playoffs 15 straight years. Cornwell has been known for service to the communities of Ayden and Grifton over the years. Cornwell’s list of accomplishments far exceeds those mentioned above.
The National Weather Service in Newport has issued Flood Warnings for the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton and for the Neuse River at Kinston.
On Friday morning, high winds caused several power outages in the area. La Grange’s power outage caused Lenoir County Public Schools to close E.B. Frink Middle School and dismiss students by 12:00 p.m.
According to the National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City, NC Weather Forecast Office, while the severe threat is over today, the threat for strong winds is just starting. Winds will dramatically increase after sunrise, peaking between 8 AM and 2 PM, then diminishing. The graphic will give you a general sense for peak gusts today.
John S. Willis, Regional Forester, Coastal Division, NC Forest Service, received The Governor’s Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award, recently, at his retirement dinner in Kinston, NC.
UPDATE: Greene County under Tornado Watch until 7:00 p.m.
According to the National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City, NC Weather Forecast Office, a strong cold front will sweep through overnight tonight, bringing strong winds, the threat for severe thunderstorms and heavy rains, and coastal flooding to eastern North Carolina. Very dangerous marine conditions will also occur.
Please come by the Kinston/Lenoir County Parks & Recreation Department and sign your child up for soccer today!
Dixon Foods operates 28 McDonald’s restaurants in Eastern NC and they recently held the 2020 Biscuit Bake-Off featuring the top six bakers.
Please come by the Kinston/Lenoir County Parks & Recreation Department and sign your child up for soccer today!
Around 5:15 on Monday afternoon, Pink Hill Volunteer Fire and Rescue responded to a structure fire on Front Street. One patient was able to exit the house and received treatment from Lenoir County EMS.
Jaimie Spruill has worn many hats in the banking industry and recently she's earned her biggest one yet. The 29-year-old was named branch manager and CEO of Greater Kinston Credit Union on North Queen Street. As CEO, Spruill will lead community outreach, prepare financial reports and conduct board presentations among other responsibilities. She is the second woman to hold the position since the financial institution was established in 1952.
Chief Damien Locklear said the lack of a smoke detector could have cost a Kinston resident his life.
From his work as a custodian and a bus driver, Melvin Greene impacted many students who had contact with him. The children called Mr. Greene “The Candy Man” because he carried around sweets in his pocket to give to anyone who looked as though they could use a pick-me-up. At 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 2 the Candlelight Free Will Baptist Church will have a special service remembering his contribution to our community. As children were so important to Melvin Greene, his wife would love to see the children, and those impacted by Mr. Greene to attend the service in honor of her late husband.
Lenoir County has been chosen to receive $26,555 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. Public or private voluntary agencies interested in applying for Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds must contact The Salvation Army at 252.523.5175 for an application. The deadline for applications to be received is February 29, 2020.
Rarely seen Civil War era artifacts will be on view when the “Treasures from the Vault” exhibit opens Feb. 5 at the CSS Neuse Civil War Interpretive Center.
Isn't it exciting?! Yes, that is really a strawberry field and of course, we are all waiting for those juicy red berries to appear on the Farmers Market vendors' stands!
The NCNLA Board of Directors recognizes top individuals and businesses throughout North Carolina's green industry with its Industry Awards program. This year, announced on the Green and Growing Show, the Jerry Ragland Young Professional Landscape Award went to Tara Brooke Hughes from Lenoir County.
Reagan Elizabeth Perry of Kinston has been selected as a finalist for the Park Scholarships program at NCSU.
A fire broke out at 904 Perry Street in Kinston on Wednesday evening. Kinston Department of Fire and Rescue responded and arrived to see flames visible. Hugo Volunteer Fire & Rescue assisted on the call.
After 85 years, Emma Webb pool closed in 2018. It would have cost about $600,000 to put a new liner and upgrade the pool. The initial plan was to replace the pool, but the cost has kept it in a state of waiting. The City of Kinston has applied for a PARTF grant to help reopen Emma Webb.
