Greene County Deputies arrested 33 year old Larry Atkinson Jr of Maury Sunday night after fleeing from a traffic stop.
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$10,000 from WoodmenLife to boost Greene Pregnancy Center's vital work
The Greene Pregnancy Center recently extended their heartfelt gratitude to WoodmenLife for their incredibly generous donation of $10,000
Greene County Commissioners censure one of their own
Snow Hill - During their meeting on June 19, the Greene County Board of Commissioners voted 4-1 to censure Commissioner Burress. Commissioner Jones made the motion to add the censure resolution, which was seconded by Commissioner Shackelford. The motion passed with a 4-1 vote, with Burress being the sole dissenting vote.
KPD announces arrest of wanted Goldsboro woman
On August 21, 2023, deputies from the Lenoir County Sheriff Support Services took Ms. Turzy into custody while she was inside the court room.
Kinston Police Department’s Violent Crime Action Team Named Gang Unit of the Year
The Kinston Police Department's Violent Crime Action Team (VCAT) was honored with the prestigious Gang Unit of the Year award on August 8, 2023, at the North Carolina Gang Investigator's Association conference in Winston-Salem.
U.S. Senator Ted Budd visits the NC Global TransPark
U.S. Senator Ted Budd and U.S. Congressman Gregory Murphy visited the North Carolina Global TransPark (NCGTP). Both guests were briefed on the recent aerospace and defense industry expansions at the NCGTP by Preston Hunter, Executive Director of the NCGTP.
Expungement clinic to be hosted by The Presence Church of La Grange
The Presence Church of La Grange is hosting an expungement clinic aimed at assisting individuals in clearing their criminal records. This initiative seeks to provide people with the chance to remove certain entries from their records, thereby enhancing their prospects for securing improved job opportunities.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
New Lenoir County Corporations
The following businesses were filed with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Greene Central Marching Rams march in 2023-24
Snow Hill - Greene Central High School’s Marching Rams have kicked off their 2023-24 season. Since July 24th the members of the band have been meeting at Greene Central for Band Camp from 9-5. They have been working hard on their halftime show, marching basics, and new music.
North Carolina's July Employment Figures Released
The state’s seasonally adjusted July 2023 unemployment rate was 3.3 percent, unchanged from June’s revised rate. The national rate decreased 0.1 of a percentage point to 3.5 percent.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Lenoir County Farmer's Market Update for August 19, 2023
Lenoir County Farmer’s Market update for Saturday, August 19, 2023. The Market open between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm Tuesday and Saturday.
Celebrate Community at the Jones County Heritage Festival, Sept 22-23
The annual Jones County Heritage Festival is set to return on September 22nd and 23rd at the Jones County Civic Center. The two-day event promises a vibrant celebration of community and culture. Kicking off the festivities is a concert featuring John Norris and Paige King Johnson on Friday, September 22nd. Doors open at 6:30PM, and tickets are available online or at the door.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy available at renovated UNC Health Lenoir Wound and Infusion Center
UNC Health Lenoir is proud to announce the opening of the new state of the art UNC Health Lenoir Wound and Infusion Center. This unit specializes in advanced wound care and infusion services. Wound therapy has been available in the hospital since 2016 but the hospital has recently expanded to include hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
NCGTP and Kinston Jet Center address growing fuel demands
Addressing a growing need for increased fuel capacity, the North Carolina Global TransPark Authority (NCGTP) and Kinston Regional Airport (ISO) have begun construction on a new fuel farm. The existing facility, dating back to the '50s, currently supplies 60,000 gallons but has been unable to meet daily demands.
Stephen Waddell named Warden at Maury Correctional Institution
Secretary of Adult Correction Todd Ishee has named Stephen Waddell as the new warden of Maury Correctional Institution in Maury.
Gas leak on Roseanne Drive prompts immediate response and evacuation
A significant gas leak occurred earlier today on the block of 900 Roseanne Drive, leading to a swift response from local emergency services.
1st Choice Care Apprenticeship Announcement
Lenoir Community College is excited to announce the first Nurse Aide Apprenticeship that started in July with employees from 1st Choice Care, LLC, a family-owned home healthcare agency in Kinston. 1st Choice Care Director Starsheema Chapman and LCC Associate Dean of Workforce Development Dawn Kantz signed the apprenticeship agreement recently during the Nurse Aide I class at LCC.
A small agency, big on service
“We’re a family and all of us enjoy our jobs!” That comment from employee Cameron Morris sums up 52 years of success at NIB associated nonprofit agency Lions Industries for the Blind (LIB), based in Kinston, North Carolina.