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LA GRANGE, N.C. — Representative Chris Humphrey and Senator Jim Perry joined forces to allocate state funding for the much-anticipated renovation project at the La Grange Arts Council. The announcement was made earlier this week during a ceremonial check presentation attended by Arts Council members, Maxine Cooper, Carol Murphy, Judy Poteat, Rhonda Monsees, and Penny Dawson.
KPD's Violent Crime Action Team heard several gunshots coming from Richard Green Apartments. Detectives arrived on scene and encountered Deante Best. During the encounter Best was placed under arrest for Felony Carrying a Concealed Gun.
Lenoir County Public Schools on Monday celebrated 12 of its elementary, middle and high schools that have been named an Apple Distinguished School, a recognition of innovative instruction and success in digital learning that has been bestowed on only a relative handful of schools in the nation and the world.
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
A Kinston man was arrested late last week for multiple drug and firearm crimes.
Happy holidays from Lenoir Community College! Join us for two evenings and four matinee performances of Irving Berlin's White Christmas The Musical!
A Lenoir County task force that included four different law enforcement units conducted search warrants and proactive patrols that resulted in six felony arrests last week.
The firearm used in this incident was reported stolen from Greenville, NC, and Carmon is a convicted felon. Carmon has been arrested and placed in the Lenoir County Jail under secure bond for the following: Attempted Murder, Possession of a Firearm by Felon, Possession of a Stolen Firearm, Injury to Personal Property.
“White Christmas,” one of my favorite holiday movies, was made in 1954. I was around four years old at the time. I am unsure when I first watched the film, but once I viewed it, it became a Christmas staple.
Snow Hill Primary gives out a weekly award called "Terrific Kid" awards. Each teacher at SHP chooses a student who has been responsible, shows great character, or has reached a personal goal. On Fridays, these students are presented with an award and are congratulated for their hard work. Below are Snow Hill Primary's last Terrific Kid Awards!
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Wonderful things are happening at the Neuse Regional Libraries and we’re always thankful for opportunities to talk about them! Several staff members have been invited recently to discuss successful programs and services to a variety of audiences and we were happy to share details about our experiences that could help others reach out to meet needs in their own communities.
Ryan S. Boyce, Director of the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts, recently made a visit to the Recovery Court presided over by Judge Beth Heath in Lenoir County. Recovery Courts aim to assist individuals with court-ordered treatment plans related to chemical dependence.
The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
In 2019, Joshua Stroud of Woodington Middle School embarked on a mission inspired by a fellow young philanthropist he saw on television. Witnessing a peer organizing Thanksgiving food drives, Stroud was inspired to make a similar impact in his community.
Congratulations to the following Southwood Elementary students:
Congratulations to the following Northwest Elementary students:
Congratulations to the following Southeast Elementary students:
Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing global franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, today announced the grand opening of its new Kinston club located 4050 W Vernon Ave, Kinston, NC 28504. The club’s pre-opening offers have been extended in celebration of the Grand Opening. New members can join now for just $1 down, then $10 per month.
