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Perry Management posted the following on their Facebook page: We would like to express our deepest thanks to the brave men and women of the Kinston Fire Department, Police Department and Kinston Utilities for their prompt and courageous response to the tornado we experienced yesterday at the Kinston Plaza.
Before walking across the stage at South Lenoir High School to accept their diplomas, Noah Stroud and Eduardo Martinez already had the offer of a high-paying job in hand, their reward for successfully completing a year-long apprenticeship program that connects Lenoir County Public Schools with one of the region’s leading manufacturers, Crown Equipment.
Swirls Kinston posted the following on their Facebook page: Good news! We will open Saturday! We passed our inspection and are ready to go! We are so excited to meet and serve our community! We will open at 12. Can’t wait to see everyone 3555 Dobbs Farm Rd Kinston at the corner of 258N and Dobbs Farm Rd
The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed a tornado event in Kinston. “A brief tornado embedded within a large line of severe thunderstorms briefly touched down in the eastern portion of Kinston…” NWS said in their public information statement.
During today’s storm and power outage, KPD Officers responded to a Hit & Run near the traffic circle on DR MLK JR Blvd. The offender struck and damaged personal property as he continued driving west on King St. Officers located the offender and his vehicle at the Fuel Warehouse on Hwy 70.
The suspect was identified as Joseph Wooten, 31, of Kinston. Wooten was arrested and charged with Assault by Pointing a Gun, Illegal Discharge in the City Limits, and Going Armed to the Terror of the Public.
An incident involving a city worker and an armed resident occurred earlier today at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Pollock Street. Law enforcement authorities swiftly responded to the situation, ensuring the safety of the public and bringing the individual into custody.
A possible tornado touched down at a furniture store in Kinston early this afternoon
KPD Officers responded to the area of shots fired in the areas of the 200 block of E Vernon Avenue and the 600 block of Cooks Ally. A witness provided officers with an offender description and a vehicle description. As officers arrived in the area, the observed the described offender and the vehicle fleeing the area.
NC Senator Jim Perry (R - Lenoir, Beaufort, and Craven) was the guest speaker this morning at the Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce “Wake-Up Lenoir” Legislative Breakfast, addressing pressing regional matters and advocating for tailored solutions and open dialogue. The event covered topics such as education, mental health, healthcare, and medical marijuana.
Congratulations to the following Rochelle Middle School students:
Congratulations to the following Pink Hill Elementary School students:
Congratulations to the following North Lenoir High School students:
Officers initiated a traffic stop with Damani Raines for motor vehicle violations. During the traffic stop, officers observed a firearm in plain view.
On Friday, June 23, The 1901 Building Group will host the final edition of the 2023 Chitlin’ Circuit re-enactment. The event will run 5-8pm and is produced and hosted by D. Choci Gray at her historic 1901 Building, 129 N. Queen St., downtown Kinston.
Congratulations to the following Lenoir County Learning Academy students:
Congratulations to the following La Grange Elementary School students:
Congratulations to the following EB Frink Middle School students:
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.
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:
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