On Monday, February 28th, 2022, members of the Kinston Police Department filed a Juvenile Petition on a 17 year old Kinston resident for the involvement in the murder of Michael Mills and shooting of two others on January 26th, 2022
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Greene County Operations Center ribbon cutting ceremony
Greene County held a the Grand Opening and ribbon cutting of the newly renovated Greene County Operations Center at 312 SE Second Street, Snow Hill, NC, on March 2, 2022.
Restrooms at Pearson Park are underway
Downtown Kinston Revitalization, formerly Pride of Kinston, posted the following on their Facebook Page. “How exciting! Restrooms at Pearson Park are underway! Thanks to our Woodmen Lodge 46 for making this possible!”
LCPS Teacher of the Year finalists discovered desire to help early on
They were teachers long before they began their teaching careers, and that fact may help explain why the three of them are finalists for the title of LCPS Teacher of the Year for 2022-2023.
17 educators chosen as their school's Teacher of the Year
Congratulations to the 17 educators chosen as their school's Teacher of the Year. We got them together Thursday for a group photograph and will honor them formally at the district's Employee Recognition Banquet in April.
La Grange Town Council member, former Fire Chief, passes away
La Grange Fire Department announced on their social media page they lost a fine man and friend in David Holmes. Holmes was a retired La Grange Fire Chief, an active La Grange Captain and an active La Grange Town Council member.
NCGTPEDR partners with Infinitylink Communications
North Carolina Global TransPark Economic Development Region (NCGTPEDR) announced a partnership with Infinity Communications after receiving a 29.9 million grant to expand broadband in Lenoir County.
Dr. Patrick Miller announces retirement from Greene County Schools
At the February 28 meeting of the Greene County Board of Education, Dr. Patrick C. Miller, superintendent of Greene County Schools, announced his retirement effective June 30, 2022. Dr. Miller has served Greene County as superintendent since 2008 and has been an employee of Greene County Schools for 29 years, beginning as the choral director at Greene Central High School in 1993.
Updated 2022 Election candidate list for Jones County
Candidate filing for the 2022 statewide primary and rescheduled municipal elections resumed at 8 a.m. Thursday, February 24, and will run through noon March 4, 2022. List is updated as of February 28, 2022 at 11:00 am.
Updated 2022 Election candidate list for Lenoir County
Candidate filing for the 2022 statewide primary and rescheduled municipal elections resumed at 8 a.m. Thursday, February 24, and will run through noon March 4, 2022. List is updated as of February 28, 2022 at 11:00 am.
Updated 2022 Election candidate list for Greene County
Candidate filing for the 2022 statewide primary and rescheduled municipal elections resumed at 8 a.m. Thursday, February 24, and will run through noon March 4, 2022. List is updated as of February 28, 2022 at 11:00 am.
Jackie Rogers officially filed for Lenoir County Sheriff
Jackie Rogers filed to be a candidate for Lenoir County Sheriff on February 24, 2022.
McNairys Donate $1 Million to LCC - Library renamed the Leigh and John McNairy Library
Leigh and John McNairy have always been champions of education and have supported Lenoir Community College since its early beginning. Most recently, the McNairys have donated $1 million to the LCC Foundation in support of students’ education for generations to come.
Rachel C. Turner announces candidacy for Lenoir County Clerk of Court
Rachel C. Turner has announced her candidacy for election for Lenoir County Clerk of Court. Turner was born and raised in Kinston and began working at the Lenoir County Clerk of Court's office in 2011 as a Deputy Clerk in the criminal division. In the 2022 Election, Turner will be running her campaign as an Independent Candidate and will need to gather approximately 1500 signatures to be placed on the November 8th ballot.
Miss Neuse Scholarship Pageant is celebrating 43 years
The 2022 Miss Neuse Scholarship Pageant sponsored by Hugo Fire and Rescue will be held March 5th, 2022 at Kinston Lenoir County Performing Arts Center beginning at 7:00 p.m. Doors will open at 6 and Program will begin at 7. Tickets may be purchased from any contestant.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
John Bell files for re-election
House Majority Leader John Bell (R-Wayne) officially filed for re-election to continue representing House District 10, which will now only include a larger portion of Wayne County following redistricting. The district previously comprised of Greene County and portions of Johnston and Wayne counties.
Lenoir County building permits
The following building permits were issued in Lenoir County.
LCC to offer CCP Information Sessions
Lenoir Community College will hold three Career & College Promise Information Sessions for families and students from Lenoir, Greene and Jones Counties that would like to know more about the dual enrollment opportunities available for high school and rising high school students through LCC.
Governor Cooper Signs One Bill into Law, Vetoes One Bill
Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bill into law: