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Greene County Sheriff's Office: Vehicle chase ends in arrest
On Thursday, March 16th, 2023 around 11:40 pm Greene County Deputies attempted to stop a vehicle for a stop sign violation at Hwy 903 S and Hull Rd, which lead to a vehicle chase in the Arba area. After chasing the vehicle into Lenoir County, then back into Greene County, the driver, who was later identified as 41 year old Kevin Johnson from the Arba area, abandoned the vehicle near his home and fled into the woods.
Adults recovering from addiction or incarceration to benefit from SECU Foundation Grant
SECU Foundation is pleased to announce a $40,000 grant for the Lenoir County non-profit Hope Restorations. The funding will support the expansion of its program model for adults recovering from addiction and/or incarceration through intervention programs and job skills training in home restoration and renovation.
Library’s Digital Resource Rover Continues to Take the Library to the Community
The Neuse Regional Libraries’ Digital Resource Rover (DRR) has been on the road for one year now, and what a year it has been.
UNC Health Lenoir celebrates Certified Nurses Day
UNC Health Lenoir celebrated Certified Nurses Day, March 19, by honoring its 33 board-certified nurses with a breakfast to recognize their professionalism, leadership, and commitment to excellence in patient care:
LCC Graphics Club donates to Lenoir County S.A.F.E.
The Graphics Club at Lenoir Community College collected and donated items to the Lenoir County S.A.F.E. domestic shelter as part of an LCC Student Government Association community service project.
Girl Scouts build bench for SPCA
Juniors from Girl Scout Troop 1442 completed their Bronze Award project, a bench for the Lenoir County SPCA.
LCSO arrest two on multiple drug charges
Candace Coston and Mark Mann received several drug charges after detectives from the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit made contact with the pair at Bright House Mart and Grill on N.C. 55.
Greene County Schools host community event
Snow Hill - On Saturday, March 18, Greene County Schools hosted a Community Workshop facilitated by RTI International at New World Life Outreach Center in Snow Hill.
Consistent Moss Hill team posts first-time Science Olympiad win
A single point added up to a first-time win on Friday for the team from Moss Hill Elementary School, champions of the 2023 LCPS Elementary Science Olympiad.
Father and son face felony charges after failed robbery attempt
A father and son duo has been charged with attempted breaking and entry in an incident that occurred in February.
LCSO seeks public's aid in identifying suspects in Bonus Spins Sweepstakes robbery
The Lenoir County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance in locating two suspects who took a large amount of money from the Bonus Spins Sweepstakes, 2419 Hwy 258 N., on Monday.
Senator Perry’s 2nd Amendment Bill Powers Forward
Senator Jim Perry, (R- Craven, Beaufort, Lenoir) is headed for a showdown with North Carolina Governor, Roy Cooper. Perry is one of three primary sponsors of Senate Bill 41, “Guarantee 2nd Amendment Freedom and Protections.”
Pink Hill pork farmer reappointed to State Board of Agriculture by governor
Governor Roy Cooper announced North Carolina boards and commissions appointments and nominations today.
Take Control ENC, a free diabetes workshop
Friday, March 24th at the Lenoir County Cooperative Extension located at 1791 NC Hwy 11, there will be a free diabetes workshop called Take Control ENC. There will be giveaways, healthy eating exhibitions and more.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Kindergarten, pre-school registration set to begin March 20 in Lenoir County
Early registration for entering pre-school and kindergarten students in Lenoir County for the 2023-2024 school year will be held March 20-24 at all LCPS elementary schools during regular school hours.
Spring it on: Calling all Litter Sweep Volunteers
The N.C. Department of Transportation is looking for volunteers for the 2023 Spring Litter Sweep, which runs April 15 – 29.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State: