Congratulations to the following Kinston High School students:
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Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Little Blue Bite Loaded with Nutrition
Fresh or frozen, blueberries are a favorite spring and summer snack; they also pack a lot of nutritional punch into one little bite. Blueberries are low in calories, but high in fiber, vitamin C and vitamin K. Blueberries are 85% water, provide 14% of your daily fiber, a boost of heart-helping antioxidants and are only 80-84 calories.
Lenoir County Farmer's Market update June 24, 2023
Lenoir County Farmer’s Market update for Saturday, June 24, 2023. The Market is open between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm on Tuesday and Saturday.
Local students selected for $14,000 Golden Leaf Foundation Scholarships
The Golden LEAF Foundation announced that 215 rural North Carolina students were selected to receive up to a $14,000 Golden LEAF Scholarship. The awards include two students from Jones County, seven from Lenoir County, and three from Greene County.
Banks Elementary Fourth Nine Week Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following Banks Elementary School students:
Southwood Elementary Fourth Nine Week Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following Southwood Elementary School students:
South Lenoir High School Fourth Nine Week Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following South Lenoir High School students:
Graduate Finds Success with WIOA and LCC
Brittney Graham of Wayne County was enrolled in the associate degree nursing program at Lenoir Community College when she discovered the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) Program, and she is glad she did.
Engagement Opportunities at the Library
The Neuse Regional Library is offering numerous engagement programs this summer for people of all ages. Justin Stout, the head of Information Services at the library, has initiated a chess club aimed at teaching and engaging individuals in chess.
Plaza Kinston Post Office - Temporarily Closed
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY The Plaza Kinston Plaza Office is suspending operations temporarily due to safety concerns:
Owners of the Plaza provide an update to yesterday's tornado
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.
Crown apprenticeship program gives students a head start after graduation
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.
New business, Swirls Kinston, opening on Saturday in Kinston
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
NWS confirms EF-1 tornado touched down in Kinston
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.
Roseboro man arrested for hit & run during storm and power outages
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.
UPDATE: Suspect identified in afternoon shooting incident
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.
Incident at Atlantic Avenue and Pollock Street resolved safely
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.
Possible tornado causes damage at Plaza
A possible tornado touched down at a furniture store in Kinston early this afternoon
KPD Responds to gunfire, apprehends felon with concealed weapon
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.
Sen. Jim Perry advocates tailored solutions and open discussions at Chamber event
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.