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David “Dave” Lee Roseby, 68, was last seen in the La Grange area by family members on Aug. 15. He is 5-foot, 4-inches tall, has grey close-cut hair and a grey mustache. He frequently wears a baseball cap and is likely wearing apparel with the Pittsburgh Steelers NFL logo on it.
It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Summer 2023 President's List. The summer terms run from May to August.
The doors of the Kinston Community Council for the Arts at 400 North Queen Street will open to welcome those who want to honor and celebrate a musical genre that developed in the 1960’s and 1970’s. That musical genre is known as “Funk.”
Makayla Black of La Grange (28551) has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's Summer 2023 Dean's List. The summer terms run from May to August.
We hope you all had a relaxing Labor Day weekend! As August ends and September begins, we look forward to cooler weather and the changing color of leaves. There’s something special about experiencing the seasons in Eastern North Carolina.
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
On 09/08/2023 around 7:40 pm Greene County Deputies responded to the Maury area in reference to a 21 year old male who had been shot.
Lenoir County Farmer’s Market update for Saturday, September 9, 2023. The Market open between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm Tuesday and Saturday.
With November right around the corner, the veterans community is preparing to host a wide variety of events in Lenoir County the week before Veterans Day. The public is invited, and all the events are free to attend. One such event is the presentation on November 11, 2023, at the Kinston High School Performing Arts Center.
Elysian Players Production of Disney's The Little Mermaid is coming to the Turner Stage in Briley Auditorium at Lenoir Community College Sept. 22 – 24 and Sept. 29 – Oct. 1. The production is presented in partnership with the LCC.
SOCIAL HOUSE® Vodka, an award-winning craft distillery, is proud to announce its support of ECU Athletics, becoming the Official Vodka of the ECU Pirates.
Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) is pleased to announce that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded grants for North Carolina’s First Congressional District to maintain access to COVID-19 vaccines and treatments for uninsured individuals.
Officers on C-Squad conducted a traffic stop with Seth Griffin (22) related to a Driving While Impaired investigation. The investigation lead to Griffin's arrest for Driving While Impaired and Possession of Methamphetamine. In addition, he was also cited for additional traffic offenses. Griffin was placed in the LC Jail under a secured bond.
The Lenoir County Board of Elections convened its regular meeting on September 7, 2023, at the Elections Office, as part of their monthly schedule of meetings on the first Thursday of each month at 5 pm. The board members include Courtney M. Patterson (Chairman), Ella Clark (Secretary), Tommy Pharo, Marietta Jenkins, and Lucinda Minges.
On August 17th, current Pink Hill Mayor Yvonne Deatherage, who was appointed by the town commissioners to replace Mike Hill, filed a formal complaint with the Lenoir County Board of Elections challenging the mayoral candidacy of Michael Horne. The Board of Elections is scheduled to meet on Thursday, September 7 at 5:00 pm at the Elections Office.
A Dudley man was arrested today on 14 felony charges and placed in the Lenoir County Jail in response to multiple larceny and breaking-and-entering incidents at area sweepstakes businesses. The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office has been actively investigating the incidents since late July.
RALEIGH, NC - Four members of North Lenoir Fire & Rescue were awarded the Medal of Valor by the North Carolina State Firefighter’s Association (NCSFA) for their actions at a deadly explosion in La Grange in June of 2022. The awards were presented at the 136th Annual Meeting and Banquet of the NCSFA in Raleigh on Saturday, August 12, 2023.
In the heart of Kinston, where stories of compassion and bravery often go unnoticed, one remarkable individual has emerged as an unsung hero, leaving a trail of selfless acts and profound impact. Meet Liz Hengst, a woman whose journey from New York to North Carolina is a testament to the power of faith, kindness, and the extraordinary lengths one can go to make a difference.
On September 9th, 2023, the community will unite to honor two exceptional individuals and support young children in Lenoir County. The event, titled the "Golden Oldies Dinner Show," offers an evening of nostalgia, music, and camaraderie, contributing to a noble cause.
