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Pink Hill Mayoral election faces new challenge amid residency dispute
The Pink Hill mayoral election has encountered another hurdle as an election protest has been filed, again challenging the residency of mayoral candidate Michael Horne. The protest comes after a previous challenge to Horne's eligibility was dismissed by the Lenoir County Board of Elections.
Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of Westgate Plaza
Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Westgate Plaza, a 51,213-square-foot retail center located in Kinston, North Carolina. The property sold for $5 million, or $97.63 per square foot.
Kinston License Plate Agency to open temporary location
The Kinston License Plate Agency (LPA) will open a temporary office while repairs continue to its permanent location at the Kinston Plaza Shopping Center which was damaged by a tornado on June 22. The temporary office will open on Sept. 14 at 2407-C N. Heritage St., which is in an undamaged area of the same Kinston Plaza Shopping Center.
Charlie Taylor's Eagle Project: A CRIB sign for the community
Charlie Marvin Taylor had his Eagle Scout Court of Honor on Sunday, July 23, 2023, at La Grange First Free Will Baptist Church. Charlie is the son of Brad and Angela Taylor and the grandson of Wilbur and Linda Taylor, Etta Hardy Rouse, and Dwight Rouse.
Firearm incident leads to police chase, arrest in Kinston
Officers responded to a report of a disturbance involving Rakiem Moore pointing a firearm at an individual. Moore left the area prior to officers arriving.
Lenoir County's only CrossFit Gym under new, female ownership
A newly acquired CrossFit gym is ready to make waves in Lenoir County. As the only CrossFit establishment in the area, its owners are excited to introduce more locals to its functional fitness regime. CrossFit Kinston is located at 2212 W Vernon Avenue in Kinston.
Unsung Hero: Sue Ellen Maddux - A Pillar of Community Service
Our Unsung Hero this week is a remarkable woman named Sue Ellen Maddux. Her incredible contributions to the community have earned her the title of Unsung Hero, recommended by none other than the Kinston Police Department Chief Keith Goyette.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Accidental electrical fire due to an overload claims one victim
The Kinston Department of Fire and Rescue was dispatched to 1006 Clifton Terrace at 8:45 AM, on September 8th, in reference to a Structure Fire. Kinston Police Officers and Kinston Fire crews arrived quickly to the scene. Kinston Department of Fire and Rescue, had a rapid knock down and control of the fire.
Kinston man arrested on sex offense charges
A 42-year-old Kinston man has been arrested on sex offense charges against a 13-year-old girl. On Sept. 3, the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office received information from a concerned parent about alleged inappropriate behavior between an adult male and a juvenile female. The LCSO investigation led the agency to press charges against Virgil Todd Chase for attempted statutory sex and indecent liberties with a minor.
Snow Hill Police Department requesting community assistance in larceny case
SHPD is requesting the community's assistance with identifying these subjects in reference to a larceny that occurred on 09/10/2023 at the Family Dollar located on Kingold Blvd.
Public's assistance requested to find missing man
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.
SNHU Announces Summer 2023 President's List
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.
Lenoir County marriages
The following couples were married in Lenoir County:
Mike Parker: 6th Funk Fest highlights musical innovators
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 Named to SNHU Dean's List
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.
The Perry Report: Back to School, Veto Overrides, & More
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.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Greene County Sheriffs Department seeks public assistance
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.