First responders were alerted to an incident at 701 Doctor’s Drive, where a car had gone through the side of one of the offices.
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KPD: two arrested on multiple charges including drugs, Fentanyl
Officers from the Kinston Police Department respond to calls that lead to locating wanted persons and narcotics.
Meet Me Greene County: Melanie Morgan
Neuse News is beginning a series to introduce Greene County readers to some of the influential, interesting, and decision-making leaders of our community. Consider this “Meet Me Greene County” column a look into what makes Greene County the special place it is to live, work, and play. This installment features someone who impacts our entire region: Lenoir, Jones and Greene Counties. Let me introduce you to Melanie Morgan, the Director of the Neuse Regional Library System.
Gymnasium to be updated for future generations to enjoy
$330,000 from Lenoir County will be used to renovate the J. Melvin Jones Gymnasium in the Town of Pink Hill.
local student named candidate in US Presidential Scholars Program
Laura Fern Jones, a graduating senior at Arendell Parrott Academy, has been named one of more than 5,000 candidates in the 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. The candidates were selected from nearly 3.6 million students expected to graduate from U.S. high schools in the year 2023.
Lenoir County Sheriff's office assists Greene County with fraud arrests
On 01/24/2023, the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Greene County Sheriff’s Office with apprehending two suspects in a Greene County Fraud case. 52 year old Richard Moore and 45 year old Kimberly Matthews, both of Kinston, were taken into custody in Lenoir County by Deputies after Greene County Investigators received information about their location.
LCSO asks public assistance in identifying person in surveillance footage
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the person pictured in this video surveillance still image.
KPD responds to vape shop alarm
On Saturday, January 21, 2023, at approximately 9:49 pm, Kinston Police Department Officers responded to A&T Vape Shop located at 4155 W. Vernon Avenue in reference to an alarm activation at the business.
Kinston Police Department provide larceny case updates
With the help of the community and an investigation both subjects have been identified.
NWS: Updated timing and graphics for severe weather threat on January 25th
Storms will impact our western counties starting as early as 3 PM and progress eastward throughout the evening.
NWS: Threat for potential severe weather continues
We are still monitoring the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms to push across Eastern NC this evening ahead of a strong cold front.
The Children's Village Academy Student Honor List
Congratulations to the following Children’s Village Academy students:
Christopher Nelson: Library Offers Winter Reads and Black History Month Programming
Neuse Regional Libraries are starting off the new year by providing awesome recreational adult programming for our community members. We have two monthly observances that we will celebrate in January and February, one of which is Winter Reads!
Snow Hill Police seek public's help with person of interest in breaking and entering investigation
According to the Snow Hill Police Department’s Facebook Page, the department is seeking information in identifying an individual who is a person of interest in a breaking and entering investigation. Anyone with information should contact the department at 252-560-9022 or send them a message. According to the statement “Any and all tips regarding the identity of this person will remain anonymous.”
Kinston Police Department seeks public assistance regarding a larceny
The Kinston Police Department is asking for the publics assistance regarding a larceny. on January 19, 2023, two unknown white females received goods and services from a local nail salon. Both left the establishment without paying. They were seen leaving in a black BMW.
NWS: Strong cold front, gusty winds and threat of tornadoes through Thursday
Updated: EB Frink Middle Second Nine Week Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following EB Frink Middle School students:
Teachers cash in on record year for Education Foundation grants
As part of their social studies work, Kristina Jones’ fifth graders will learn about the 50 states by using their iPads to create tourism commercials. Working closer to home, Betsy Mercer’s students will use digital tools to monitor the weather in their own backyard. The entire fourth grade at La Grange Elementary will have their nose in new novels, to be read as a class and discussed.
Greene Early College students achieve academic recognition
To be named to the Dean’s list, students must be enrolled for a minimum of 12 semester hours, have achieved a grade point average from 3.25 through 3.99, are not enrolled in any class numbered below 100, and have no grade lower than a “C”.
Violent drug dealer who threatened law enforcement receives nine years in federal prison
Joseph Michael Wilson, also known as “Mike Mike,” 37, of Kinston North Carolina, was sentenced to 108 months in prison for two counts of distribution of a quantity of cocaine. Wilson pled guilty to the charges on November 15, 2022.