Lenoir County Emergency Services is on scene assisting Kinston Department of Fire & Rescue with a major gas leak at the corner of East King St and South McDaniels St in Kinston.
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BREAKING: Gas leak prompts evacuation in Kinston
Lenoir County Emergency Services is on scene assisting Kinston Department of Fire & Rescue with a major gas leak at the corner of East King St and South McDaniels St in Kinston.
New traffic islands added to Hill Farm Road ahead of all-way stop implementation
Drivers on Hill Farm Road may have noticed traffic islands on their daily commute. The islands are in preparation for an all-way stop that will be implemented at that intersection this week. The attached graphic illustrates how the road will look as of Wednesday. Left turns are not being eliminated.
Meet Greene Early College’s prestigious Student Ambassadors
Greene Early College’s prestigious Student Ambassadors are truly advocates for GEC. They are charged with telling the story of the school and its programs to the public, educators and prospective students.
Downtown Kinston Revitalization puts Kinston Enterprise Center up for sale to further economic development
After many months of discussion and consultation the Board of Directors of Pride of Kinston, dba Downtown Kinston Revitalization (DK), a 501c3 non-profit organization, has made the decision to list its ~26,000 sf Kinston Enterprise Center (KEC) for sale. The sale will be facilitated by Jess Edwards of Kinston Realty Group.
Generous donation helps Second Chances Thrift Store recover from losses
An anonymous donor generously donated $5,000 to Second Chances Thrift Store after news broke about embezzlement charges.
Neuse Quilters Guild donates handmade quilts to Kinston Police Department
The Neuse Quilters Guild, a group of dedicated quilters, donated nearly 40 handmade quilts and blankets to the Kinston Police Department (KPD) on Wednesday, April 12th, 2023. The guild meets every Wednesday from 10-12 at Spilman Baptist Church on Madison Ave Kinston NC, and the church graciously donates the use of their facility for the weekly meetings.
NCDOT: Lenoir County Intersection to Become All-Way-Stop
A Lenoir County intersection is scheduled to become an all-way stop this week. The intersection of Hill Farm Road at Smithfield Way will be transformed into the new traffic pattern on Wednesday. Currently, drivers on Hill Farm Road don’t stop, so the N.C. Department of Transportation will install pavement markings and stop signs.
Mike Parker: Join us for ‘Breakfast on the Boat’ on Saturday, April 15
This Saturday, April 15, the CSS Neuse II will host its first “Breakfast on the Boat” for 2023. The Neuse II sits in dry dock at the corner of Herritage and Gordon Streets where it draws thousands of visitors each year.
Greene County Schools names Teachers of the Year
Each of the schools in Greene County recently named their Teacher of the Year. Teachers nominate one of their peers for teacher of the year. Once nominations are collected, the teachers vote for those nominees who will represent their school as Teacher of the Year.
Stabbing near Mitchell Wooten Apartments leads to Attempted Murder charge
On Saturday, April 8th, 2023, members of the Kinston Police Department responded to a report of a stabbing that occurred near the 15 building of Mitchell Wooten Apartments in Kinston. Upon arrival, officers met with the victim, Michael Bostic (60), who was suffering from a large stab wound to the abdomen.
NCDOT: Two-day Closure Needed for Pipe Replacement in Lenoir County
Ahead of Hull Road in Lenoir County being resurfaced, the N.C. Department of Transportation will replace a pipe.
NCDOT: Two Lenoir County Intersections Will Become All-Way-Stops
After examining a safety review and assessing the crash patterns at two Lenoir County intersections, both will become all-way stops this week.
Lenoir County restaurant inspections
The following inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
Students at South Lenoir High School gain valuable experience through FFA
South Lenoir High School's Future Farmers of America (FFA) has held its annual plant. The FFA members have been working hard in their greenhouses to ensure that they offer a wide range of plants for sale.
Outstanding volunteers in Greene County honored with 2023 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award
Samuel Tyler Carter and Salvador Abrego Tinoco from Greene County were recently awarded the 2023 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award by the North Carolina Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service.
LCC holds third annual Derby Car Race at the Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing Center
Lenoir Community College students recently participated in the third annual Derby Car Race at the Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing Center (AAMC).
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Easter Baskets and Books giveaway in Kinston
Curtis Henderson, Jr. is a Kinston native and a man on a mission. In February he put out a call to the Kinston community to participate in an Easter basket and book drive for distribution to local youth. He currently has received 215 Easter baskets and 100 books.
Lenoir County building permits
The following building permits were issued in Lenoir County: