DEEP RUN — One person is dead and another is injured after a structure fire in Deep Run this afternoon. One victim died from the fire. Another was injured and was transported by Lenoir County EMS to a hospital.
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Lenoir County Sheriff's office: Subject murdered in Lenoir County
At approximately 5:05 pm on December 2, Lenoir County deputies responded to 5925 Saint Thomas Court in Grifton for a reporting shooting incident.
Amazon is coming to Kinston
The world’s fourth most valuable brand, Amazon, is coming to Kinston. “I can tell you that they are coming,” said Lenoir County Chair Linda Rouse Sutton. Job openings include Warehouse Shopper Team Member, Amazon Prime Delivery Driver, Package Sorter, Amazon Warehouse Worker, Warehouse Assistant and more.
Kinston Lenoir County Public Library has options for teens to hang out
Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library is trying to help teens find a place they feel comfortable to socialize and do some of the things they love with others who have the same interests.
Governor Cooper vetoes Election Day Integrity Act Bill
"The legislature ironically named this bill 'The Election Day Integrity Act' when it actually does the opposite. Election integrity means counting every legal vote, but this bill virtually guarantees that some will go uncounted."
Thanks from Kinston/Lenoir County Parks and Recreation Department
Local chiropractic offices have donated several first aid kits to the Kinston/Lenoir County Parks and Recreation department.
Low Income Energy Assistance (LIEAP) helps with heating costs
The Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) is a federally-funded program that provides for a one-time vendor payment to help eligible households pay their heating bills.
Children’s Village Academy first nine weeks honors
Children’s Village Academy first nine weeks honors
Planned Four-Way Stop Will Make Lenoir County Intersection Safer
A Lenoir County intersection is set to be transformed into an all-way stop next week to reduce the risk of serious crashes.
TikTok challenge leads to scare at Greene County Middle School
On Wednesday afternoon, parents of Greene County Middle School students received a message from the principal of the school about a new TikTok challenge.
LCPS educator tapped for state’s new Teacher Leadership Council
Darylanne Towery, a third-grade teacher at Contentnea-Savannah K-8 School and LCPS’s 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year, has been chosen to serve on North Carolina’s new Teacher Leadership Council, one of 30 teachers statewide selected in the council’s inaugural cohort.
Master Gardner's decorate Harmony Hall, preparing for Open House
Master Gardeners of Lenoir County Cooperative Extension decorated Harmony Hall for Christmas. Harmony Hall will host its open house Sunday from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.
Night of Joy - Presented by Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library
The 13th annual Night of Joy is a community-wide celebration featuring music, singing, dancing, and other artful expressions to ring in the Holiday season.
NCDHHS announces new program to help families pay water bills
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced the State of North Carolina has been awarded more than $38 million in federal funding to establish a new water assistance program for households affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Burn ban issued for all North Carolina counties due to hazardous forest fire conditions
Due to increased fire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits statewide effective at 5 p.m. November 29, 2021 until further notice.
Governor Cooper urges North Carolinians to get vaccinated this Holiday season
Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. provided an update on the state’s COVID-19 key metrics and trends.
N.C. Department of Public Safety Recognizes 21 Employees with Badge of Excellence
The North Carolina Department of Public Safety honored 21 of its best and brightest employees on Nov. 29 during the department’s annual Badge of Excellence Awards Ceremony.
Lee Receives Martin and Pelt Excellence in Teaching Award at UMO
The University of Mount Olive Alumni Association recently presented Barbara Lee, from the Class of 2008, with the Lorrelle F. Martin and Michael R. Pelt Excellence in Teaching Award. The award was given during the Alumni Awards Ceremony held in Rodgers Chapel.
Powerball offers $253 million jackpot on Monday night
North Carolinians have the chance on Monday night to play for a Powerball jackpot that now exceeds a quarter of a billion dollars.
Greene County Parks and Recreation Winter Sports
The Greene County Recreation Department has opened up registration for their winter sports. The two options for this winter season are basketball and a new girls volleyball team.