Members of the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Kinston Police Department, are conducting law enforcement activity in the area of the Jackson Heights community.
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Seatbelt neglect, speed factor in fatal accident in front of Kinston Fire Station
On Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at 8:00 pm, officers from Kinston Police Department responded to the front parking lot of Kinston Department of Fire & Rescue Station #1 (401 E. Vernon Avenue) in reference to a single motor vehicle accident. Upon arrival, officers observed a 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe resting on the roof on the front concrete pad in front of Station #1.
Youth-Led Mental Health Initiative Project Please Stay
In October 2021, Susannah Swindell founded Project Please Stay, a mental health awareness organization. The project is targeted towards teenagers and young adults. The goal of the organization is to create a community full of aware and supportive young adults, which will hopefully prevent future suicides.
KARE to hold hurricane preparedness event on Saturday
Kinston Area Recovery Effort (KARE) is hosting a Hurricane Preparedness event on Saturday, July 22, 2023, from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm, at the Lenoir Community College Gym located at 231 NC HWY 58. There is no charge for admission and a Hispanic interpreter will be available.
A tornado watch remains in effect for our entire area through 7 PM.
Biscuitville won't confirm, but may be coming to Kinston
Across different social media feeds, there has been information about a Biscuitville coming to Kinston. “Biscuitville Fresh Southern® does not have any plans to announce related to Kinston, at this time,” said Agnes Stevens of RLF Communications, who is assisting with Biscuitville media inquiries. According to the NCDHHS website, Biscuitville Online submitted a request for approval. In addition to the NCDHHS website, Dodge Construction Website lists details of a Biscuitville in Kinston.
USDA Launches initiative to rebuild homes in disaster-stricken areas
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development North Carolina State Director Reginald Speight announced the Department is launching a pilot program to make it easier for people to access loans and grants to repair homes damaged by Hurricane Ian and future natural disasters today.
Lenoir County Community Foundation awards more than $13,000 in grants
The Lenoir County Community Foundation has awarded $13,600 in grants to organizations supporting the local community.
2023 Municipal Election candidate updates for Jones, Greene, and Lenoir County
For the upcoming 2023 Municipal Election in Greene County and Lenoir County, filing opened on Friday, July 7, 2023, and ends at noon Friday, July 21, 2023, Election Day is scheduled for Tuesday, November 7, 2023.
Kinston's National Night to be held at Historic Grainger Stadium
The Kinston Police Department posted the following on their Facebook page: Kinston's National Night out will be held at Historic Grainger Stadium on August 1, 2023, from 6p-8p. Approximately 25 children's bicycles will be given away. Additional details will be forthcoming.
Unhealthy Air Possible in NC This Week Due to Canadian Wildfires
North Carolinians sensitive to air pollution should exercise caution this week as a plume of smoke from wildfires in Canada enters the state.
Lenoir County marriages
The following couples were married in Lenoir County:
Chadwick Stokes: National History Day
Competition drives human beings to persevere and excel even in the face of significant adversity. History is the story of the past, defined by people and events who have shaped our world into what it is today. The combination of competition and history is at the heart of the National History Day contest.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Helping people with behavioral health disorders quit using tobacco
As part of the ongoing focus on behavioral health and resilience, changes promoted by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services are improving health and saving lives among people in the state with mental health conditions and/or substance use disorders.
Lenoir County Farmer's Market update July 15, 2023
Lenoir County Farmer’s Market update for Saturday, July 7, 2023. The Market is open between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm on Tuesday and Saturday.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Okra season is here!
Okra is beginning to show up at your local Farmers Market and roadside stands and when it is ripe and ready it is also quite abundant. Okra is either one of those vegetables that you love or you simply love to hate. Known for its scrubby texture when overcooked, okra is actually crunchy, crisp, and absolutely delicious when handled properly.
Lenoir County restaurant inspections
The following inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
La Grange woman arrested on drug charge
After multiple resident complaints near a La Grange residence led to a narcotics investigation, a 60-year-old woman was arrested on a controlled substance charge this week.
The Rewards of Stick-to-itiveness
When Hannibal (about 218 BC) was told by his generals that he could not cross the Alps to reach Rome, he responded by saying, “If I cannot find a way, I will make a way.” Thus was the attitude of Greene Early College math teacher, Heather Davis. And find a way she did.