A section of N.C 903 in Lenoir County is scheduled to close for two days this week while N.C. Department of Transportation maintenance crews replace a pipe.
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Ivey, Pate, and Avery to be honored with field dedication at Fairfield Park
Mr. George Ivey , Mr. Thurman Pate, and Mr. Ed Avery will be honored tonight at a field dedication ceremony at Fairfield Park.
Largest whole hog cook off in the world brings thousands of people downtown
The largest whole hog cook off in the world will bring thousands of people to downtown Kinston to experience good old-fashioned BBQ. The BBQ Fest on the Neuse will be held this weekend.
Local area impacted by ground beef recall
Lakeside Refrigerated Services, a Swedesboro, N.J. establishment, is recalling approximately 120,872 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O103, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following corporations were filed with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Mike Parker: Should the state involve itself more in homeschools?
I recently read an article in the Kinston Free Press entitled “NC homeschool families have little oversight. Many want to keep it that way” by Brian Gordon of the USA Today network. One of the experts cited in the story, Duke Law Professor Jane Wettach, wrote in a 2020 report on the state’s homeschooling law:
Major Motor Vehicle Collision Closes Hwy 70 in Kinston
Emergency responders are on scene of a major vehicle accident at 600 W New Bern Rd (Hwy70). One vehicle is overturned with a patient entrapped and power lines are down. Hwy 70 is closed in both directions from Hwy 11/55 to US 258 S. Responding units include Southwood and City Of Kinston Fire Departments, Lenoir County EMS, and NCSHP. Vidant EastCare has also been called to land on scene.
Hwy 70 will be closed for an undetermined amount of time.
Maysville captures rural & small town innovation award
The North Carolina League of Municipalities Local Leadership Foundation announced Wednesday the winners of its 2022 Annual Awards program. The Town of Maysville was recognized for its recent creation of the Maysville Marketplace on the Town’s Main Street.
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.
First annual Pink Hill and Fire Department Spring Festival coming in May
On May 21, 2022, there will be the first annual Pink Hill and Fire Department Spring Festival from 10:00 am through 3:00 pm.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Farmers Market update for April 30, 2022
Market open between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm Tuesday and Saturday
House Majority Leader Bell hosts key state officials to survey flood-prone areas
House Majority Leader John Bell (R-Wayne) welcomed N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) Secretary Elizabeth Biser to Goldsboro on Wednesday to see firsthand flood-prone areas along Stoney Creek and hear directly from property owners impacted by chronic flooding.
District middle grades director a finalist for state admin award
Christel Carlyle, director of middle school education for Lenoir County Public Schools, has been chosen as a state finalist for the Administrator of the Year award presented by the North Carolina Association for Scholastic Activities and will have a role in the upcoming NCASA Showcase, where a range of outstanding educators are recognized.
Second annual Jeep Affair coming to Lenoir County Fairgrounds
On Saturday, April 30, 2022 from 10:00 am through 4:00 pm, The Lenoir County Fairgrounds will host the second annual Jeep Affair.
City of Kinston holds city wide spring cleanup
On Saturday, April 30, 2022 from 8:00 am through 12:00 pm, Kinston Public Services is hosting a city wide spring clean up at the intersection of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and King Street near the old shirt factory.
Update from Kinston Police Department on March shooting, juvenile charged
On Tuesday, April 26, 2022, a 16 year old juvenile was arrested for his involvement in the shooting of Aldaquan Veal on March 15, 2022. The juvenile was charged with Attempted Murder and Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill Inflicting Serious Injury.
Juvenile in custody after investigation into February shooting
On Wednesday, April 27, 2022, Investigators obtained a secure custody order on a 16 year old male juvenile for Attempted Murder and Discharging a Weapon into Occupied Property. The charges are the result of a shooting investigation which occurred on February 2, 2022 in the Simon Bright Public Housing Complex.
19-year-old arrested and charged in connection with shooting on Wednesday
On Wednesday, April 27th, 2022, members of the Kinston Police Department responded to the report of a shooting that had occurred on the 1500 block of Queens Road. Officers arrived on scene and determined that no one was injured and only property had been damaged.
Regional Art Honors for Parrott Academy
First place honors in the Eastern Regional North Carolina Association for Scholastic Activities Art Showcase went to a team of Parrott Academy middle school artists. Competing against ten other regional schools, the Parrott students submitted art in 8 categories.