The Lenoir County Health Department (LCHD) has received confirmation from the North Carolina State Laboratory that another raccoon within the Kinston city limits has tested positive for rabies.
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Greene County upgrades EMS service to Paramedic Level.
Beginning on February 1, 2022, Greene County Emergency Services will upgrade their Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to the Paramedic level.
Jones County Manager stepping down, to assume ONWASA CEO role
Franky Howard will step down next month as Jones County Manager and assume the role of CEO for ONWASA, the primary water utility in Onslow County. His career with Jones County started in 2005 as the Agriculture Field Crops Agent with the NC Cooperative Extension Service. In 2007, Howard was the youngest County Manager in the state. “There is no doubt that he will continue to do great things in his future endeavors, just as he has done for Jones County,” said County Commissioner April Aycock. “No matter who his replacement is, that person will definitely have some big shoes to fill.”
Woodington student repeats as LCPS Spelling Bee champ
Woodington Middle School seventh grader Wesley Vernon repeated as winner of the annual LCPS Spelling Bee winner Tuesday night, coming out on top in a contest with 13 other school spelling champs by, appropriately enough, correctly spelling the word “ouster.”
Jones County Public Schools announces interim principal for Jones Senior High School
According to Jones County Public Schools Mrs. Denise Taylor has been approved as the interim principal at Jones Senior High School by the Board of Education.
Elizabeth Jo Gandee named to Mars Hill University Dean's List
Elizabeth Jo Gandee of Kinston is one of 362 students named to the Honor Roll of the Academic Dean at Mars Hill University for the fall 2021 semester
Neuse Quilters Guild donates charity quilts
The Red Cross picked up all of the charity quilts from Neuse Quilters Guild at Spilman Memorial Baptist Church, and delivered them to tornado victims in Kentucky. 39 quilts, 1 jacket, and 50 dishcloths were picked up by The Red Cross.
Application window open for $350M to expand internet access in rural N.C.
Qualified internet service providers and electric membership cooperatives providing internet service can now apply for up to $350 million in grants to expand broadband infrastructure in North Carolina and get more people connected to high-speed internet.
West Pharmaceutical Services to invest more than $70 million in Kinston expansion
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. [NYSE: WST], a global leader in innovative solutions for injectable drug administration, will create approximately 70 jobs in Lenoir County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest more than $70 million over the next few years to expand its manufacturing operation in Kinston.
Eubanks Tanning reopened January 31, 2022
Eubanks Tanning will be opening January 31, 2022. The hours will be from 10:00 am until 8:00 pm on Monday through Friday, and Saturday from 10am until 5:00 pm. Thank you
Kinston Police Department: Robinson Cold Case
On Sunday, August 23, 2015, just prior to 9:30 pm, Kaneesha Robinson was walking on Hyman Avenue with friends when a vehicle drove by and an unknown person shot out of the vehicle, striking and killing Kaneesha Robinson. Investigators do not believe Kaneesha Robinson was the intended target of the shooting. Kaneesha Robinson was 23 years old when she was murdered.
Snow Hill Primary announces Terrific Kids
Snow Hill Primary gives out a weekly award called "Terrific Kid" awards. Each teacher at SHP chooses a student who has been responsible, shows great character, or has reached a personal goal. On Fridays, these students are presented with an award from the counselor, Mrs. McLawhorn, and are congratulated for their hard work. Below are Snow Hill Primary's last Terrific Kids!
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were registered with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Automotive Systems Technology students receive tool awards
Automotive Systems Technology Students Ja’ken Bynum of Kinston, Travis Cox of Kinston, and Mark Wente of Beulaville were recently awarded Gearwrench tool sets, donated by Walker Auto Parts in Kinston, for having the highest cumulative grade point average (GPA) and best overall attendance during their pursuit of the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Automotive Systems Technology.
Maury Correctional Offender Dies after Testing Positive for COVID-19
A Maury Correctional offender with pre-existing medical conditions, who tested positive for COVID-19, has died at a hospital.
Cooper vetoed House Bill 605: 2022 Primary Date
"This bill is an additional attempt by Republican legislators to control the election timeline and undermine the voting process. The constitutionality of congressional and legislative districts is now in the hands of the North Carolina Supreme Court and the Court should have the opportunity to decide how much time is needed to ensure that our elections are constitutional."
Kinston-Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce held award ceremony
Thursday, the 111th annual meeting of the Kinston-Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce and awards ceremony was held at the Kinston Country Club. The following awards were handed out:
Scam Alert: LCSO and others report phone scam
The Lenoir County Sheriffs Office and the Lenoir County Volunteer Firefighters Association have posted scam alerts on their Facebook Pages to alert residents of a phone scam.
Update: Shooting/Murder Investigation
An arrest has been made in the shooting that occurred last night on the 500 block of Mitchell St. Malik Dyshaun Bryant, 24, of Kinston NC was arrested and charged an open count of murder and two counts of Attempted First Degree Murder. Mr. Bryant was confined to the Lenoir County Detention Center under no bond.