Optimum, the local provider of internet, mobile, TV and phone services, today announces the opening of a new retail store in Kinston, North Carolina, located at 4159 West Vernon Avenue.
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Optimum, the local provider of internet, mobile, TV and phone services, today announces the opening of a new retail store in Kinston, North Carolina, located at 4159 West Vernon Avenue.
The city of Kinston has approved an increase in parking violation fines from $2 to $25, following a proposal from Police Chief Keith Goyette. The decision was made after considering similar fines in nearby cities, such as Goldsboro and New Bern, where fines for parking violations range from $25 to $50.
Lenoir Community College students were recently presented Bridge to Career Scholarships provided by the members of the State Employees’ Credit Union through the SECU Foundation.
Congratulations to APA students, Ms. Kate Keenhold and Ms. Tien Le.
The Lenoir County Commissioners recognized the Governor's 2023 Volunteer Service Award Recipient, Ms. Sarah Elizabeth Wentz at their most recent meeting.
The annual BBQ Fest on the Neuse is returning to Downtown Kinston on May 5-6, 2023, and there's no shortage of fun activities for children to enjoy. With the largest whole hog cook-off in the world, over 150 vendors, and a variety of musical entertainment, this year's festival has something for everyone.
Lenoir Community College is presenting the Associate in Fine Arts Annual Spring Concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 4 in the Briley Auditorium on the Turner Stage. The performance is open to the public, and the show will comprise student performances, the LCC Choral Ensemble, and the Symphonic Winds.
Greene County Schools and the Greene County Parks and Recreation Department recently hosted the first Special Olympics in Greene County since 2019. According to Co-Chair and GCS EC Transition Coordinator Holly Aycock, “I'm not sure how many years we have participated. However, I have been here for 26 years, so I know it's been that long.”
A Lenoir County man was arrested early Sunday morning while in the process of robbing a home in Grifton.
Get ready for the 2023 BBQ Fest on the Neuse, featuring the world's largest whole hog cook-off, carnival rides, and country music superstar Easton Corbin as the headliner. This annual event, held in Downtown Kinston on the first weekend of May, promises to be the ultimate celebration of all things BBQ.
Two LCPS educators are finalists for statewide awards from the North Carolina Association for Scholastic Activities, recognizing their work with school Quiz Bowl teams.
Members of KPD's Violent Crime Action Team made contact with Tyrone Koonce (31) and a 16 year old parked in Richard Green. During the encounter detectives located cocaine, MDMA (ecstasy), marijuana, and 2 concealed handguns. The investigation revealed that 1 of the firearms was stolen from Kinston.
Officers from A-Squad responded a residence on the 1700 block of Queens Rd for a report of an active burglary involving firearms
Renamed, rebranded and expanded, this week’s Regional Industry and Manufacturing Expo still held true to its original purpose – to acquaint high school students with career opportunities close to home.
The Awards Day ceremony for the South Lenoir High School Class of 2023 will be held Friday, May 26, at 9 a.m. in Munn Gymnasium.
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Snow Hill Primary gives out a weekly award called "Terrific Kid" awards. Each teacher at SHP chooses a student who has been responsible, shows great character, or has reached a personal goal. On Fridays, these students are presented with an award and are congratulated for their hard work. Below are Snow Hill Primary's last Terrific Kids!
A car show is planned for June 17 at Lenoir Community College to benefit 2-year-old Colby Clayton of La Grange who has been diagnosed with a very rare and aggressive Retinoblastoma, cancer of the eye. The benefit will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Registration will be held from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. with prizes awarded at 2:30 p.m.
A male inmate currently being held at Kinston’s W.E. Billy Smith Detention Center and a Rocky Mount woman not in the jail have had warrants sworn against them for felony conspiracy to smuggle narcotics into the facility, among other charges.
The following businesses were filed with the North Carolina Secretary of State: