Five students from Lenoir County Early College High School participated with approximately 170 other North Carolina students in the 50th Anniversary of the NC Youth Legislative Assembly (YLA) that convened Friday in Raleigh.
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KPD: Suspect turned himself in for Sunday shooting
On Sunday, April 10th , 2022, at approximately 5:10 p.m. Kinston Police Officers were dispatched to a report of a person that had been shot in Mitchell Wooten Apartments.
Railroad Maintenance to Close Kinston Roads
To safely complete maintenance to the railroad tracks in Kinston, Norfolk Southern anticipates the closure of multiple street crossings next week.
Greene County Board of Elections to meet at the Greene County Operations Center
The Greene County Board of Elections will meet on Tuesday night at the Greene County Operations Center, 312 SE Second Street, Snow Hill, NC, at 6 p.m
Lenoir County births
Birth certificate records obtained from the Lenoir County Register of Deeds database list the mother's maiden name. In some cases only one parent is listed:
Global Fair Celebrates World Cultures at Parrott
Foreign language teachers at Parrott Academy congratulated their students on the school’s first World Culture Day held on Thursday March 3.
Lenoir County marriages
The following couples were married in Lenoir County:
Senator Perry named Legislator of the Year
North Carolina State Senator Jim Perry (R- Lenoir) was honored as Legislator of the year by the Jobs and Opportunities for the Blind (JOB) Alliance.
NCDMV Making It Easier to Process Liens, Abandoned Vehicles
The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles License and Theft Bureau is making it easier and more efficient for people to process mechanic liens on unclaimed or abandoned vehicles.
LCPS is partnering with the Lenoir County Health Department to offer required school vaccines
LCPS is partnering with the Lenoir County Health Department to offer required school vaccines for rising 7th graders and rising 12th graders. For your convenience, these will be given at your child's school during the school day.
Start your garden with the Master Gardener Volunteers of Lenoir County Plant Sale
The annual Lenoir Master Garden Plant Sale will be held behind the Cooperative Extension office at the Master Gardener Greenhouse at 1791 Hwy. 11/55 in Kinston.
KPD: Suspects identity sought in cases of Breaking and Entering
The Kinston Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance with helping identify the subject(s) pictured below. The photos are from two different breaking and entering cases involving convenience stores within the last week.
UNC Lenoir Health Care hosts job fair
There is a job fair at UNC Lenoir Health Care. Applicants can go to the job fair until 8:00 pm today, and from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm tomorrow.
Six LCPS students from four high schools chosen for selective NC Governor’s School
Six students representing four LCPS high schools will spend a month this summer at the selective North Carolina Governor’s School, receiving specialized instruction in academic or artistic disciplines they’re passionate about.
Neuse Regional Libraries named finalist for 2022 IMLS National Medal for Museum and Library Service
The Institute of Museum and Library Services announced today that Neuse Regional Libraries is among 30 finalists for the 2022 National Medal for Museum and Library Service.
NWS: Severe weather possible Thursday afternoon and evening
Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening (3-9 PM) ahead of a cold front.
Lions Industries for the Blind, Inc. celebrates 50 years of service
Despite the delays faced last year, Lions Industries for the Blind, Inc. (LIB) celebrated 50 years of service to the community through providing jobs for blind, visually impaired, deaf, and other disabled individuals.
Governor Cooper Proclaims April as North Carolina STEM Education Month
Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed April as North Carolina STEM Education Month to show support for the students, leaders and organizations in the science, technology, engineering and math fields across our state.
Local attorney Chris Rogerson appointed as District Court Judge
Christopher Rogerson will serve as a District Court Judge in District 8, which serves Greene, Lenoir and Wayne counties. He will fill the vacant seat created by the retirement of Judge Charles P. Gaylor, III. Rogerson will be sworn in on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at 4:00 pm at the Lenoir County Superior Courtroom.
International flight makes emergency landing at GTP this afternoon
After experiencing some mechanical issues, an international flight (a chartered plane) landed at the Global TransPark in Kinston this afternoon. The flight originated in Antigua and was bound for New York. The flight landed safely at the GTP; there were no injuries on the flight.