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On Monday, November 28, 2022, two of the longest serving board members of the Greene County Board of Education held their last meeting as members. Chair Pat Adams and Vice-Chair Joe Smith both lost reelection in the general election, bringing an end to their combined 48 years of service to the Greene County Community.
The newly formed Greene Early College HOSA chapter attended its first leadership conference and competition for the Southeast Regional on Saturday, November 19 at Topsail High School, Hampstead, NC.
The Jones County Board of Health has passed an amended rule " Regulation of Tobacco Products in Local Government Buildings" that was adopted as an ordinance by Jones County. This ordinance goes into effect on December 1st, 2022 and prohibits the use of all tobacco products on Health Department property.
Concerned citizens met on Saturday at Pearson Park to discuss recent vandalism and the overall safety of Kinston. Local businesses and decorations at Pearson Park have been damaged, reportedly by juveniles. After discussing the incidents of vandalism, the group cleaned up the damaged property in Pearson Park.
The 8th Judicial District, which includes Greene, Lenoir and Wayne Counties, has been awarded a $700,000.00 grant by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance to operate an Adult Accountability and Recovery Court (AARC). This Court will serve persons with a substance use disorder who have related criminal charges. Participants will be given the opportunity to participate in treatment and supportive recovery services as opposed to being incarcerated.
At a recent City Council meeting, the topic of an agreement between Lenoir County and the City where the county would manage all inspections services including building, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing for the city of Kinston, was tabled until the new Director of Planning assumed their new role.
On Monday, November 28th, 2022, at approximately 8:00pm, members of the Kinston Police Department were dispatched to a report of a subject that had been shot near the 1200 block of N. Independence St. Kinston, N.C. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim suffering from a multiple gunshot wounds.
Local first responders arrived at 2067 Liddell Road in Deep Run after a reported explosion. Homeowners stated they were burning in a burn barrel. Fire escaped the barrel and caught the building in the back on fire. The explosion was said to be a tire. Southwood and Deep Run Fire departments were on scene.
On Saturday, November 26 th, 2022, at approximately 9:45pm, members of the Kinston Police Department were dispatched to a report of a subject that had been shot near 800 Herbert Dr. Kinston, N.C. Upon arrival, officers were met with a female victim suffering from a single gunshot wound.
On Sunday, November 27th, 2022, at approximately 1:30am, members of the Kinston Police Department were dispatched to a report of shots fired at 1609-B W. Vernon Ave. Kinston, N.C. Upon arrival, officers were met with a large crowd that was present for a party.
On Sunday, November 27th, 2022, members of the Kinston Police Department obtained a warrant for arrest for Taquan Darden, 18, of Kinston for his involvement in the murder of Nathaniel Crawford, 22, of Kinston.
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:.
The following marriages were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Over 60 years ago, Bill Stallings Sr. bought out Quinn Plumbing and Heating Company to form Stallings Plumbing and Heating in 1962. Today, Stallings is a trusted name in Kinston and the surrounding areas. As they celebrate their 60th year, second generation owner Wayne Stallings prepares for the future while remaining true to their traditional family values.
The State Highway Patrol recognized extraordinary acts of bravery and public service by sworn and civilian state employees during an awards ceremony held at the SBI Auditorium in Raleigh this morning. Each of the recipients recognized today exemplify the true definition of being a public servant and reflect the Patrol’s core values of integrity, professionalism and loyalty.
It’s not a secret that berries are really good for us, strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries, are all packed with fiber, antioxidants and many other super nutrients. Often overlooked until Holiday season are cranberries, nope they aren’t just for cranberry sauce and stringing garland!!
Begun in 2021, Greene Early College Cougar Care Club prepared Thanksgiving food baskets for three deserving families in Greene County. Again this year, the club’s 30 members decided to undertake the same act of kindness during this special season.
The Lenoir County Farmer’s market is open on Tuesday and Wednesday with TC Smith and Kettle Style Snacks as vendors.
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey announced today that the following Fire Districts completed their routine inspection and received the listed rating, on listed effective dates. The inspection, conducted by officials with the Department of Insurance Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM), is required on a regular basis as part of the North Carolina Response Rating System
The N.C. Department of Transportation has temporarily halted most construction activity along major highways to keep traffic flowing for holiday travel.
