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Officers from A-Squad responded to the area of E New Bern Rd for a subject causing a disturbance with a firearm. Officers located the offender a short distance from the area with assistance of witnesses. Officer initiated a traffic stop with the offender, Chuck Griffin.
Snow Hill - Throughout this summer students from Greene County Schools have been busy with summer learning and experiencing everything from Legos to white water rafting to cooking and robotics. Teachers and administrators have worked to build amazing experiences for students from all grade levels.
In a pioneering move to promote transparency and foster stronger ties with the community, the Kinston Police Department (KPD) will launch its first-ever Citizen's Police Academy this October. Spearheaded by Sergeant Julian Walker, the 8-week program aims to create a platform for citizens to interact with law enforcement, learn about the dos and don'ts of the law, and gain a deeper understanding of the inner workings of the police department.
The UNBOX Your Summer Reading Program introduced us to many new faces at the Pink Hill Public Library. We registered almost 100 participants that completed challenges to share in person with us or through social media
This is an update to the death of a child that occurred in Lenoir County on Nov. 26, 2022. On Friday, the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office obtained arrest warrants for Brittany Evon Strickland, 32, and Michelle Evon Strickland, 50, both of Jackson County.
On Saturday, the CSS Neuse Museum staff will be holding an antique roadshow event at the museum. The staff can’t place value on the items, but the staff will be there to help identify any old antiques you may be wondering what they are. The event is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. to about 4:00 p.m.
Snow Hill, NC - With the beginning of the next school year slowly approaching, Greene County Schools has gathered the community to throw a Back to School Bash. The event will serve as a way to engage Greene County Schools students and their families in a fun and positive manner before the school year begins.
The Down East Wood Ducks will host this year’s Kinston-Lenoir Battle of the Badges on August 19th-20th, 2023. This two-day softball tournament will be held at Historic Grainger Stadium beginning at 8 am on Saturday.
Officers from C-Squad encountered Jarviel Johnson (23) during a narcotic investigation. During the encounter, Officers located a concealed firearm, During the discovery of the firearm, Johnson began actively resisting. Johnson was arrested and placed in the LC Jail under a secured bond.
Lenoir Community College Welding Instructor Justin Harvell of Goldsboro was recently selected by Welding Equipment Manufacturers Committee (WEMCO) as the recipient of the 2023 Excellence in Welding Award in the Educator category, a distinction awarded to one individual across the country.
Following a joint investigation by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office and the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, two men have been arrested for trafficking methamphetamine.
This event provides Jones County Students with backpacks, snacks, health information, and free health screenings. In addition, we have invited and encouraged area businesses, churches, non-profits, and partner organizations to come participate and promote their services as well. We are requiring all participating groups to provide $25 worth of School Supplies. Please complete the attached Reg form to attend.
On Tuesday, July 18, 2023, a group of Lenoir County 4-H members visited the campus of NC State University in Raleigh. The 4-H’ers toured the Wilson College of Textiles, the Plant Sciences Initiative, and the Gregg Museum of Art and Design.
Birth certificate records obtained from the Lenoir County Register of Deeds database list the mother's maiden name. In some cases, only one parent is listed:
Lenoir Community College is now offering a Medical Assisting Diploma Program in addition to its degree program. This program will allow students to complete their medical assistant education and training in three semesters.
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Lenoir County Farmer’s Market update for Saturday, July 22, 2023. The Market is open between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm on Tuesday and Saturday.
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
North Carolina’s 8th Judicial District Family Accountability and Recovery Court received the National Association of Drug Court Professionals, now All Rise, Juvenile and Family Treatment Court Leadership Award at its 23rd Annual Conference in Houston, Texas on June 26, 2023. This national award shines a spotlight of commendation on a team which has demonstrated exemplary service to the family treatment court field.
For the upcoming 2023 Municipal Election in Greene, Jones, and Lenoir County, filing opened on Friday, July 7, 2023, and ended at noon Friday, July 21, 2023. Election Day is scheduled for Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Here are the candidate filings as of Friday, July 21, 2023, at 12:00 pm.
