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Suspect in custody: Robert Lee Strother is apprehended
Suspect Robert Lee Strother has been apprehended tonight. Strother, the subject of a man hunt by local law enforcement agencies in Lenoir and surrounding counties, shot LCSO Dep. Steven Key Thursday night and seriously wounding a Lenoir County resident Friday morning. Law enforcement searched for Strother throughout the day on Friday after locating the truck Strother stole.
Manhunt continues for Robert Lee Strother
***ARMED AND DANGEROUS***
The multi-agency manhunt for Robert Lee Strother continued throughout the night Friday into Saturday morning in the Kennedy Home Road corridor. As the sun rises over Lenoir County this morning, more agencies will be on hand to assist the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office, including Greene County, said LCSO Maj. Ryan Dawson. He also asked for the public’s aid in apprehending Strother, who has multiple felony charges pending after shooting LCSO Dep. Steven Key Thursday night and seriously wounding a Lenoir County resident Friday morning and stealing his truck.
“If anyone has any tips about this case, please call 252-559-6118,” Dawson said. “We also appreciate the thoughts and prayers from Lenoir County residents the past couple of days in regards to this situation.”
Parrott students gift local food banks
Thursday November 19 ended Parrott Academy’s annual Middle School canned goods drive. The Middle School Council challenged 169 of their classmates in grades six through eight to “stock the cubbies” that line the corridor. Over the past two weeks, the kids have brought in a cornucopia of non-perishables.
Greene Lamp receives grant for 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance Projects
September 11th is Patriot Day and a National Day of Service and Remembrance. AmeriCorps, formerly the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) announced funding that will bring American’s together to focus on service to others through national days of service. Greene Lamp was the only organization in North Carolina to be awarded this grant which will support volunteer activities on the annual September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance and throughout the year.
LCC announces spring registration for state-of-the-art facility
The Lenoir Community College Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing Center, located at 3800 NC Hwy 58 in Kinston, offers classes in Computer Engineering Technology, Computer Integrated Machining, Industrial Systems Technology, and Mechanical Engineering Technology. The state-of-the-art facility reopened in the fall and was previously used for Spirit training.
Farmer's Market update for November 20th - Super Saturday!
The Lenoir County Farmers Market is hosting SUPER SATUR DAY this Saturday, November 21st. Put on your mask and your jacket and join us, carefully observing the social distancing rules, and see what talented people are all around us. There will be craftsmen this week, showing their works; Christmas items, art, earrings, woven items and hemp products, shelled and unshelled pecans.
UNC Lenoir Health Care now offering highly advanced robotic-arm assisted joint replacement procedures
UNC Lenoir Health Care has introduced robotic-assisted orthopedic surgery which will advance hip and knee replacement surgery in eastern North Carolina. The system, known as Mako Smart Robotics is one of the first offered in this region.
LCSO Deputy shot in the line of duty
Lenoir County Sheriff Ronnie Ingram said that as daylight has faded to night, the manhunt continues for Robert Lee Strother.
The search continues inside the perimeter that has been established along the Kennedy Home Road corridor from Snake Road to Lang Skinner Road.
That search is being aided by night vision technology from several agencies, including the State Highway Patrol, Pitt County Sheriff’s Office, Onslow County Sheriff’s Office, New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office, Craven County Sheriff’s Office and the SBI.
“We are truly appreciative of all these agencies that are helping us find Mr. Strother,” Ingram said.
Local county boards of election to recount ballots for Chief Justice race
A statewide recount is being held to determine the winner of the race for NC Supreme Court Chief Justice, after the initial count found only 406 votes separating the two candidates. Lenoir County will recount its votes Friday, while Jones and Greene Counties will hold recounts on Monday.
Lenoir County Board of Elections Director Steve Hines also provided Neuse News with the final numbers for the write-in campaign for the Lenoir County Board of Education. Michelle Cash received 6,485 votes, and Nancy Gilmore received 6,088 votes.
Scam awareness from Duke Energy
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, it’s absolutely critical to remind all utility customers to beware of impostors attempting to scam them. In the first 10 months of 2020, about 11,000 Duke Energy customers in North Carolina reported scam attempts. Of these customers, about 300 paid the scammers, which resulted in nearly $150,000 lost.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
NCDHHS reports highest one-day Increase of COVID-19 positive tests; more than 4,000 cases reported
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the state’s highest one-day number of COVID-19 cases with 4,296 new cases reported. The record-high day follows several days of increasing trends in new cases, the percent of tests that are positive and hospitalizations.
KPD make arrest in recent Breaking and Entering case
On Tuesday, November 17, 2020 Officers were able to identify Howard Earl Coley, age 55 of Tarboro, NC as the subject responsible for 2 Breaking and Entering cases at 160 Hwy 58 S. Kinston, NC.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Full range of wood fired meats and award-winning sauces at Bubba's Smokehouse in Kinston
Bubba’s Smokehouse located at 2438 NC-11 S in Kinston opened on Monday. The family-owned restaurant will feature Southern-style BBQ serving up a full range of wood-fired meats and award-winning sauces. (video included)
Hwy 11 South anticipated to close Wednesday evening due to rising floodwaters
Neuse News correspondent Kristy Bock just spoke with DOT and they anticipate Highway 11 South near Skinner’s Bypass to close sometime between 7 pm and 11 pm on Wednesday. Stay safe and remember do not drive around barricades. #turnarounddontdrown
LCPS will operate on a remote learning format tomorrow, Thursday, November 19 and Friday, November 20
LCPS will operate on a remote learning format tomorrow, Thursday, November 19 and Friday, November 20.
This was in response to a recommendation by the Lenoir County Emergency Management in anticipation of the predicted road closures and damaged roads throughout the county from floodwaters, starting mostly late tonight and running through Monday.
National Weather Service flood briefing
From the National Weather Service:
Here is the latest river briefing as of Wednesday, Nov 18 at noon. The Neuse River at Kinston is still rising and is forecast to reach MAJOR flood stage overnight tonight and crest at 22ft overnight Thursday. The other rivers included are still in flood stage but are falling.
UNC Health Care announces agreement with Kindred for new hospital rehabilitation services
UNC Lenoir Health Care has engaged Kindred Hospital Rehabilitation Services to manage inpatient rehabilitation services at its hospital in Kinston, NC. “UNC Lenoir Health Care has a longstanding reputation for clinical excellence, innovation in patient care and outstanding quality outcomes,” said Robert Enders, President and CEO of UNC Lenoir. “We are excited for the opportunity to partner with Kindred to further advance our inpatient rehab services as we implement programs tailored to meet patients’ needs. The UNC Lenoir/Kindred Hospital partnership will ensure our success benefitting our patients, their families and the communities we serve.”