North Carolinians sensitive to air pollution should exercise caution this week as a plume of smoke from wildfires in Canada enters the state.
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Man arrested after alleged vehicle theft
A man who allegedly stole a person’s vehicle and belongings at an area gym on Saturday was soon arrested in Johnston County after the theft, thanks to the quick action of a Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office deputy.
Two arrested on drug charges
Kaches Cuttino and Blonnie Minor of La Grange — were arrested Monday by Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office detectives on narcotics charges.
Kinston Police apprehend Four suspects in traffic stop
KPD Officers initiated a traffic stop for motor vehicle violations. During the traffic stop officers observed narcotic violations and conducted a search of the vehicle and the occupants. During the search officers located two concealed firearms.
LCPS’s Career Accelerator camps give students a chance to explore
Whether it’s piloting a drone or building a robot or getting good a gardening, LCPS middle school and high school students can dive deep into what interests them at Career Accelerator, a series of one-week and two-week summer learning camps with 17 different opportunities for exploration.
Lenoir County Death Notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
La Grange man arrested twice in one weekend on drug, firearm charges
A La Grange man attempting to flee a Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office checkpoint on Sunday was arrested not once, but twice on several drug and firearm charges.
KPD: Traffic stop leads to drugs, firearms arrests
KPD's Violent Crime Action Team conducted a vehicle stop with Jahova Conner for speeding. During the traffic stop, Conner sped off before crashing the vehicle into a curb rendering the vehicle immobile.
Matilda the Musical Comes to LCC
Matilda The Musical will be held at Lenoir Community College two weekends in July and you won’t want to miss it. The musical's narrative centers on Matilda Wormwood, a young girl gifted with wit, intelligence, and psychokinetic powers. She overcomes obstacles caused by her family and school and helps her teacher, Miss Honey, reclaim her life.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Grounded and Baked Coming to LaGrange in August
Grounded and Baked, a bakery and gift shop will open in August at 106 W Railroad St. in LaGrange. The bakery will include items such as cakes, pies, muffins, bread, cupcakes, cake jars, and scones. There will also be a coffee station in the shop as well. The gift shop will include outdoor decorations such as flags, bows, windmills, and pillow covers. The shop will also carry plants.
Woodington Middle Fourth Nine Week Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following Woodington Middle School students:
Greene County Middle School 4th Quarter Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following GCMS students.
The confidence in a severe weather threat for eastern North Carolina has increased.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
UNC Health Lenoir Cancer Center Receives Commission on Cancer Accreditation
June is National Cancer Survivor Month. According to the CDC, over eighteen million cancer survivors live in the United States. This includes over 165,000 men, women and children living in North Carolina. A cancer survivor is someone diagnosed with any type of cancer who is still living.
Northeast Elementary School Fourth Nine Weeks Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following Northeast Elementary School students:
Northwest Elementary 4th Nine Week Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following Northwest Elementary School students:
Mike Parker: School project takes students into the past
I spent the second semester of this past school year teaching English online for a Christian academy. My ninth and tenth graders were a mix of students enrolled in the virtual academy and students who attended other Christian schools that lacked sufficient numbers of high school students to justify the expense of hiring a teacher for each subject area.
Southeast Elementary Fourth Nine Week Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following Southeast Elementary School students: