Considering the odds – fewer than 3 percent are chosen – Derrian Wilson can be forgiven his sense of surprise, yet here he is: a Kinston High School senior who’s won a Morehead-Cain Scholarship to the University of North Carolina.
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HM Alliance to reopen former Lakeview Packing Co. facility in Greene County
The North Carolina Global TransPark Economic Development Region (NCGTPEDR) has brought three countries together as it announced the renovation and operation of the former Lakeview Packing Co. facility.
Breaking and entering leads to two in custody after three hour manhunt
Lenoir County Sheriff’s office reported there was a Breaking and Entering on the 400 block Arron Johnson Road. Linda Liddell Pate was taken in custody on the scene. Curtis Liddell Pate fled the scene and was apprehended after a three-hour manhunt.
Battle of the Books wins go to Woodington Middle, Kinston High
Woodington Middle School picked up its second consecutive win and Kinston High School scored a revenge victory as LCPS middle schools and high schools squared off in back-to-back Battle of the Books contests on Friday.
Snow Hill Police Department investigating silver sedan following Friday shooting
At around 2:40PM on 02/10/23 SHPD was dispatched to 416 Kingold Blvd. to investigate a shots fired call. Upon arrival SHPD officers, with the assistance of deputies from Greene County Sherriff's Office secured the scene and began an initial investigation.
Humphrey sponsors legislation to expand rural healthcare access
Last week, Representative Chris Humphrey (R-Lenoir) joined NC House Health Committee Chairmen Donnie Lambeth and Donna White to file House Bill 76: Access to Healthcare Options, legislation to provide North Carolinians with increased access to healthcare options, particularly in rural areas like Lenoir, Jones, and Greene counties.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed at the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Miss Neuse Scholarship Pageant Organization announces 2023 pageant
The Miss Neuse Scholarship Pageant Organization is pleased to announce the 2023 pageant will be held February 25 at Kinston Lenoir County Performing Arts Center beginning at 7:00 p.m. Reid Taylor will serve as director for the 44th year. Mandy Odom is the choreographer and Diane Howard serves as Pageant Chairperson.
Lenoir County births
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:
Golden LEAF Foundation awards $1 Million to Lenoir Community College
The Golden LEAF Foundation Board of Directors announced a grant award of $1 million to Lenoir Community College for training equipment and professional development to support aviation programs and a new Aviation Center for Excellence at the North Carolina Global TransPark.
Lenoir County Master Gardener Association held annual Awards and Achievement Banquet
Lenoir County Master Gardener Association (LCMGA) held their annual Awards and Achievement Banquet on December 13, 2022. Eight Master Gardeners (MGs) received a watering can pin for their first year of service, this included Nick Augostini, Sally Durst, Dirk Griffith, Rebecca Hill, Wanda Hill, Debbie Jones, Barbara Sykes, and Sandra Warren.
Lenoir County Farmer's Market update for February 10, 2023
Seraphim Smith will be selling "EVERYTHING BAGELS" at the market tomorrow, February 11th, beginning at 10 o'c clock. Come down and get yours before they're gone .$2.00 a piece or $20.00 for 12.Message him on his Facebook page to place ab order.
Greene County K9 alert leads to Drug Arrest
On Monday, 02/06/2023 around 1:30 am Greene County Deputies conducted a vehicle stop in Snow Hill. K9 Sasha was deployed during the stop and upon her alerting on the vehicle, Deputies located approximately 24 grams of methamphetamines.
Two arrested in execution of warrant by KPD and LCSO
Two men were arrested — one on multiple drug charges — following the execution of a search warrant in the 600 block of Darden Drive in the Meadowbrook neighborhood.
Lenoir County Students demonstrate their skills in the Science Fair Showcase
On Tuesday, students from Lenoir County Public Schools system participate in a full day focused on science starting with a presentation by scientists from UNC's Morehead Planetarium, coaching sessions from local science fair facilitators, and the public spotlight in the evening. Select students from all schools were chosen to participate in the Science Fair Showcase. The purpose of the event is to educate, entertain, and energize school Science Fair winners as they head to North Carolina regional competition.
Rotaract Club of Lenoir County donates to the United Way
United Way of Wayne County received a $2,000.00 donation from Rotaract Club to support volunteer efforts in Wayne and Lenoir County.
Kinston woman arrested; charged with sexual relations with a minor
A woman has been arrested after being charged with having sexual relations with a minor that she had helped run away from Kinston’s Nova Behavioral Healthcare.
LCPS strives for grant funds to replace E.B. Frink Middle School
In previous years, the Needs-Based Public School Capital Fund Fund Grant structure prohibited Lenoir County Public Schools from using both lottery funds and grant funds to replace E.B. Frink Middle School. It required all districts who were awarded the grants to return all lottery funds for the period of the grant. In LCPS’s case, it was five years.
Dr. Brandy Harrell Guest Speaker at Lenoir Community College's Black History Month Celebration
Dr. Brandy Harrell is a Behavioral Health Director with over 10 years of Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder expertise as a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist, Certified Clinical Supervisor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate, Certified Trauma Professional, Doctoral Addictions Counselor, as well as a qualified US DOT Substance Abuse Professional.
Snow Hill Police Department reports two larcenies from the ABC store
The Snow Hill Police Department posted the following on their Facebook page: We have had two larcenies from the ABC store on SE 2nd St in Snow Hill over the last two days.