Our overall impacts from a prolonged period of wind, rain and elevated waters from both Ian and other weather features,
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SECU Foundation Provides Bridge to Career Program Scholarships to Local Community College Students
The member-funded SECU Foundation has provided funding for up to 30 local students to receive an SECU Bridge to Career scholarship valued at $500 for study at Lenoir Community College.
Local organizations team up with Wells Fargo to support more affordable, sustainable neighborhoods
Local organizations from across Kinston, including Hope Restorations, Inc., the City of Kinston, the Kinston Police Department, Kinston Parks and Recreation, and the Red Cross, will join Wells Fargo for Welcome Home, a community enrichment project focused on East Kinston.
Governor Cooper Issues State of Emergency in Advance of Severe Weather
In advance of Hurricane Ian’s remnants moving through the state, Governor Roy Cooper declared a State of Emergency today to activate the state’s emergency operations plan, waive transportation rules to help the transport of fuel and critical supplies, help first responders and the agriculture industry and protect consumers from price gouging.
Kinston Police Department share missing person bulletin
The Kinston Police Department posted the following on their Facebook page.
NWS Morehead City Hurricane Ian Update
Ian is now a strong Category 4 hurricane located about 75 miles WSW of Naples, FL. No major changes were made to the forecast track overnight - Ian is still expected to make landfall today along the west coast of Florida, around the Port Charlotte area, and slowly track NE across central FL tonight and Thursday.
North Carolina Prepares for Remnants of Hurricane Ian
North Carolina is preparing for heavy rainfall and possible flooding on Friday and Saturday from the remnants of Hurricane Ian. Governor Cooper reminds residents that now is the time to complete their personal preparations.
Hoverboard fire safety tips from North Lenoir Fire and Rescue
Last night, NLFR responded to a reported structure fire. Upon arrival, crews found a hoverboard on fire. The hoverboard was quicky removed from the home and extinguished. Thankfully, there were no injuries or serious damage reported.
Feed truck hits power line, Banks School road closed
Feed truck hits power line, Banks School road closed
KPD: Shooting at 600 block of Larkspur Road
On Tuesday, September 27th, 2022, at approximately 11:50 am officers from the Kinston Police Department responded to the 600 block of Larkspur Road in reference to a call of an individual shot in the area.
Community volunteer event this Thursday Sept 29th
Local organizations from across Kinston, including Hope Restorations, Inc., the City of Kinston, the Kinston Police Department, Kinston Parks and Recreation, and the Red Cross, will join Wells Fargo for Welcome Home, a community enrichment project focused on East Kinston.
NWS: Ian has strengthened into a Major Hurricane
Ian has strengthened into a Major Hurricane this morning, and has made landfall over western Cuba. Hurricane Ian is expected to continue north into the Gulf of Mexico today, and then make landfall on the Florida peninsula early Thursday morning.
New nonprofit to honor the memory of long time Pink Hill business owner, Charlotte Baker
Charlotte Baker was a lifetime Duplin County resident and Pink Hill business owner who was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS/Lou Gehrig’s Disease) in 2018 and succumbed to the disease in 2021 after a valiant battle.
NWS: Confidence increasing that Eastern NC will feel impacts from Hurricane Ian
Confidence is increasing that Eastern NC will feel impacts from this system, with the greatest threats continuing to be heavy rainfall and the potential for flash flooding, as well as coastal flooding.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Christopher Nelson: Fall Into Your Future at Neuse Regional Libraries
Neuse Regional Libraries has taken pride over the years in offering avenues for personal and professional growth, including our ongoing collaboration with Lenoir Community College to provide our twice-weekly Career Ready Lab at the Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library (KLCPL).
2022 Cindy A. Jones Nursing Memorial Scholarship announced
Ms. Tanisha Wilson, a senior nursing student at PCC is the 2022 recipient of the Cindy A. Jones Nursing Memorial Scholarship through the Lenoir Hospital Foundation.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Farmers Market update for September 24, 2022
Market open between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm Tuesday and Saturday
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Fall for Pears
Pears are generally ready and ripe to pick in our region in late summer and early fall. Pears are not heavily produced in North Carolina but many of us remember a pear tree or two in our Grandparents yards. We certainly produce enough that you can find them at your Local Farmers Market.