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Kyle Smith, a native of Trenton, assumed the role of Jones County Manager in May. Previous manager Franky Howard stepped down after 15 years to become the CEO of ONWASA. Smith was the county finance officer before the Jones County Board of Commissioners selected him to be the interim county manager.
As the weather heats up and summer sets in, join us at Neuse Regional Libraries for the Adult Summer Reading Program. Pleasure reading is a proven stress reliever, a great way to exercise your brain, and improve your concentration and ability to focus.
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:
Tropical Storm Colin formed this morning along the central coast of South Carolina. TS Colin will move northeast along the NC coast today through Sunday, bringing with it a variety of impacts including locally heavy rainfall, potential for isolated tornadoes, and gusty winds, especially along the coast.
Celebrate the birth of our great nation this Holiday with food that celebrates the Red, White and Blue!!
The Greene County Sheriff’s office shared tips for a safe Fourth of July holiday. Greene County citizens should remember that fireworks, as enjoyable as they are to watch, can be dangerous and should be handled by professionals.
There will be a blood drive at Fairfield Center on Friday, July 1, 2022 from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm at the Fairfield-Center Fellowship Hall.
Lenoir Community College received a bomb threat referencing their library. Law enforcement is on site and the building has ben cleared for safety.
On Wednesday, June 29th, 2022, the Kinston Police Department Narcotics/Vice Unit apprehended Henry Hicks, 27, of Kinston during a traffic stop. Hicks had a federal warrant for various drug crimes. During the traffic stop, detectives located crack cocaine and 3 illegally possessed handguns. The two additional occupants of the vehicle were identified as Naulage Hines, 22, of Kinston and Isalic Williams, 23, of Kinston.
Next month, Lenoir County Public Schools debuts what it’s billing as a “blockbuster” of summer learning opportunities – four different academic camps designed to help K-12 students get ahead and have fun.
Twenty Jones Senior FFA members recently participated in the 93rd North Carolina State FFA Convention, held June 21-23, 2022 at the Raleigh Convention Center. After three years without an in-person convention, Jones Senior FFA members were recognized for their participation and success in several Career Development Events (CDEs) and other accomplishments.
The event will be held at William Frost Park, 708 Foy Ave. It will feature Joe Brown & The Band, Free Food, Games, and Fireworks to end the night.
We are pleased to announce an improvement to our fire suppression rating from NCDOI/OSFM. Not only were we able to go from a 6/9E to a 5/9E (lower numbers are better!), but we were also able to utilize our new tanker truck to be graded by the water haul method. This will help those who reside more than 1,000 feet from a fire hydrant. This is a big deal for the community!
Alexandra Avery of Kinston, NC, (28503) was named to the College of Charleston Spring 2022 Dean's List. Avery is majoring in Studio Art.
Dr. Keith M. Seaforth passed away on June 21, 2022, at 75 years of age. Seaforth opened his dentistry office in Kinston in 1981. He was married to his wife Barbara for 51 years and together they had four children, all of whom graduated from Howard University, Seaforth’s alma mater.
“Dr. Seaforth will certainly be remembered for his tireless dedication to the students and staff of our system,” said Nicholas Harvey II, Lenoir County Public Schools Assistant Superintendent.
Per his obituary, his funeral will be held at St. Augustus A.M.E. Zion Church on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at 12 PM with Rev. Reginald Bradshaw officiating. Interment shall follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park.
We are so very proud of our 4-H Presentation participants at District Activity Day this past Friday! 4-H’ers worked hard on their presentations and competed against other 4-H’ers in the Southeast District at Lenoir at Lenoir Community College.
The Kinston Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance with helping identify the suspect pictured.
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