Congratulations to the following Lenoir County Learning Academy students:
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La Grange Elementary School fourth nine week principal’s list and A/B honor roll
Congratulations to the following La Grange Elementary School students:
EB Frink Middle School fourth nine week principal’s list and A/B honor roll
Congratulations to the following EB Frink Middle School students:
Arrest made in road rage incident involving firearms, multiple charges filed
KPD Officers responded to a report of a road rage incident involving firearms. Officers initiated a traffic stop with Dechawn Edwards (31, Wilson, NC). Edwards refused to cooperate with the officers and drove off. Officers pursued Edwards until he came to a stop.
Convicted felon arrested with concealed firearm during routine traffic stop
Officers conducted a traffic stop with Johnny Mitchell. During the traffic stop, Mitchell advised officers he had a concealed firearm inside the vehicle. Mitchell is a convicted felon and was arrested for the following:
Traffic stop leads to arrest of Ayden man with stolen firearms and narcotics
Officers conducted a traffic stop with Dariontre Drew (22 of Ayden, NC). During the traffic stop officers observed narcotic violations and conducted a probable cause search of the vehicle. During the search officers located a backpack containing narcotics and 2 firearms. One of the firearms had been reported stolen from Ayden, NC. Drew is also a convicted felon and was placed under arrest for the following:
Arrest made after intoxicated individual exposes himself
KPD Officers responded to a report of an intoxicated subject inside a business causing a disturbance and exposing himself. Officers conducted an investigation and placed Delanore Koonce under arrest for Indecent Exposure. He was placed in the LC Jail under a secured bond.
Knife-Wielding suspect robs Kinston Taco Bell, police seek leads
On Sunday, June 18th, 2023, at approximately 8:20am members of the Kinston Police Department responded to Taco Bell located at 1806 W. Vernon Ave. Kinston in reference to an armed robbery.
Governor Cooper signs two bills, vetoes one bill
Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law:
Mitchell's Christian Singers honored with marker for prolific gospel music career
A dedication ceremony was held to unveil a historical marker honoring Mitchell's Christian Singers. The event, which took place at the Golden Progress venue, marked the culmination of years of research and prayer by the community.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Contentnea-Savannah K-8 fourth nine week principal’s list and A/B honor roll
Contentnea-Savannah K-8 fourth nine week principal’s list and A/B honor roll
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were registered with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
LCC places in statewide wellness challenge
Miles for Wellness is sponsored by NC OSHR Worksite Wellness, and is held for eight weeks in the Spring and Fall of each year, as a way to get employees up and moving. Lenoir Community College’s Campus Cruisers placed third in the Super Hare Division of Challenge 27 – The Road to the Stanley Cup.
Mike Parker: Passing down the recipes a generational transfer
I went to Ohio to visit my mother – the first time I have been able to make this trip in about a year. While talking, my mom asked me if I thought any of my kids would be interested in her recipes.
Student finds career through LCC's WIOA Youth Program
Twenty-year-old Travis Rouse of Snow Hill has a new job with a promising career in his future, and it all started at Lenoir Community College (LCC). Career Advisor Tracey Price met Rouse while he was attending High School Equivalency classes at LCC’s Greene County Center and thought he’d be a perfect fit for the NextGen, Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) Youth Program at LCC.
LCC Presents Matilda The Musical in July
Matilda The Musical will grace the Turner Stage at Lenoir Community College this coming July. The musical's narrative centers on Matilda Wormwood, a precocious 5-year-old girl with the gift of telekinesis. She loves reading, overcomes obstacles caused by her family and school, and helps her teacher reclaim her life.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Governor Cooper announces more rural grants, including Lenoir County
The North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved 11 grant requests to local governments totaling $4,478,850, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The requests include commitments to create a total of 383 jobs, 173 of which were previously announced. The public investment in these projects will attract more than $91 million in private investment.
Greene County SHIIP Volunteers Recognized
Greene County SHIIP Volunteers were recognized for their volunteer service on June 13th. In 2022, SHIIP Volunteers served 220 Greene County Residents with an estimated cost savings of $114,786.