Senator Jim Perry, Majority Whip of the NC Senate (R - Wayne, Lenoir) has been appointed to the following committees, for the 2021-2022 biennium by Senator Phil Berger:
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Lenoir County announces eight additional deaths related to COVID-19 over the past week
The Lenoir County Health Department is reporting eight additional deaths in the county of residents who had tested positive for COVID-19. The eight deaths have occurred since the last time Lenoir County reported fatalities on Tuesday, Dec. 29. This brings the total number of COVID-19 deaths in Lenoir County to 80.
Food and Nutrition services recipients to receive a temporary 15% increase in benefits
RALEIGH — Today, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced that Food and Nutrition Services recipients will see a temporary increase in the amount of benefits they receive. This increase is part of the federal Emergency Coronavirus Relief Act of 2020. The maximum benefit amount for households receiving FNS will increase by 15% until June 30, 2021. This increase will end on June 30, 2021, when benefit amounts will return to their current levels.
Mega Millions, Powerball offer jackpots over $400 million this week
North Carolinians have two chances to take home a jackpot of more than $400 million in this week’s Powerball and Mega Millions drawings.
Kinston Police searching for missing woman
The Kinston Police Department is searching for Mrs. Koutrina Brown who was reported missing on 01/04/2021 and last seen on 12/31/2020. Mrs. Brown is known to frequent the Doctors Drive area and the Plaza.
Former Citizen of the Year Adrian King passes, "We lost a piece of our heart"
Lenoir County lost an integral part of the community with the passing of Mr. Adrian King who died Monday after being treated for COVID at UNC Lenoir since Wednesday.
Kinston Community Center is keeping its members safe
The Kinston Community Center is meeting and exceeding the COVID guidelines to offer a safe and enjoyable way to meet the New Year's resolutions set by incoming and continued members.
Structural failure of hog lagoon in Trenton
There was a structural failure of a hog lagoon at DC Mills Farm in Trenton last week that released approximately one million gallons of animal waste. The farm owners have worked hard to be sure the repairs they made are holding. They spent Christmas morning about the lagoon failures’ impacts instead of opening presents with their four daughters. “The full extent of the environmental impact for this spill is still under investigation,” said Robert Johnson, Public Information Officer Division of Energy, Mineral, & Land Resources.
Kinston City Council Meeting on Tuesday
The Kinston City Council will meet on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at their regular meeting time of 5:30 pm. The City Council meets on the first Monday of each month (except holidays). Click here to download Tuesday’s agenda.
Section of Lenoir County road to close for culvert replacement
A Lenoir County road is expected to be closed for several months while a N.C. Department of Transportation contractor replaces a culvert.
Lenoir County Board of Commissioners Meeting on Monday
The County Commissioners will meet on Monday, January 4, 2021, at the Cooperative Extension in Kinston. Please click here to access a copy of Monday’s Agenda.
Farmer's market update for January 2, 2020
To say the least, 2020 has been an unusual year. Despite all the new entrances and exits, rules and guidelines, our market has managed to survive for our farmers and craftsmen without catastrophe
Wednesday night shooting in Deep Run
DEEP RUN — The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office is reporting a resident of the county was shot late Wednesday afternoon.
A Christmas feast for the animals at Lenoir County SPCA
The animals at the Lenoir County SPCA enjoyed a Christmas dinner of chicken, sweet potatoes and green beans and were treated to a toy as a present. Each year the members of the Lenoir County SPCA board, staff, and volunteers get together on Christmas day to be there for the animals who do not yet have a home.
ICYMI: Executive Order Allows for To-Go or Delivery Sales for Mixed Beverages
RALEIGH: Earlier this month Governor Roy Cooper signed an Executive Order authorizing the North Carolina ABC Commission to permit the delivery or carry-out of mixed beverages as an alternative to on-site consumption. This Order is effective December 21, 2020 at 5:00 pm through January 31, 2021.
An update on Kinston Businesses that opened in 2020
While many businesses struggled to open during a pandemic, these local businesses opened in Kinston and continue to thrive with the support of the community.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were registered with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
City of Kinston building permits
The following building permits were issued in the City of Kinston:
Lenoir County marriages
The following marriages were verified by the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were registered with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds: