Following the conclusion of Tuesday night’s boys’ varsity basketball game at Arendell Parrott Academy between APA and visiting John Paul II Catholic High School from Greenville, there was an altercation between some fans and APA’s security staff.
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KPD: Two charged with manufacturing counterfeit money
On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at approximately 5:30 p.m., members of the Kinston Police Department were dispatched to Holiday Inn Express, 1156 Hill Farm Rd. Kinston, N.C., in reference to the discovery of tenants manufacturing counterfeit money.
Frink teacher tapped for selective program tied to nation’s founding
EB Frink Middle School social studies teacher Chadwick Stokes will join 16 other educators from across the state in a highly selective fellowship program designed to enhance their teaching of issues related to and emanating from the nation’s founding.
Lenoir County’s Sigma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma gives Buzzing Bee BT Awards
Lenoir County’s Sigma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma recognized outstanding beginning teachers in their third year of teaching in December with the Buzzing Bee BT Award.
GEC Students Recognized for Academic Success
GEC Principal, Taylor Moore, recently announced students who were named to the Principal’s List and Honor Roll for the second nine weeks.
Lenoir County Early College First Semester Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following Lenoir County Early College students:
EB Frink Middle School Second Nine Week Principal’s List and Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following EB Frink Middle school students:
Help wanted: Lenoir County Health Department - Animal Control Officer
The Health Department is seeking candidates for an Animal Control Officer. Hiring Range: $33,095 - $50,357
Lenoir County Sheriff addresses transparency following inmate death
Lenoir County Sheriff Jackie Rogers addressed concerns regarding transparency and safety measures in the wake of a recent inmate death at the Lenoir County Detention Center.
Three suspects apprehended in Kinston shooting following anonymous tip
On Sunday, January 21, 2024, at approximately 12:30 a.m., members of the Kinston Police Department were dispatched to a report of shots fired in the vicinity of 1200 E. Bright St. Kinston, N.C. Upon arrival, officers met with individuals in the area and were able to locate the initial crime scene.
Vernon Avenue undergoes $2.3M sewer improvement project
Kinston City Manager Rhonda Barwick provided the following information on the roadwork being done on Vernon Avenue:
Pink Hill Elementary Second Nine Weeks A and A/B Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following Pink Hill Elementary Students:
Contentnea-Savannah K-8 School Second Nine Weeks Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following Contentnea-Savannah K-8 Students:
Banks Elementary Second Nine Weeks Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following Banks Elementary Students:
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
LCSO: Information on how to talk to children about gun safety
The Lenoir County Sheriff's Office has investigated two incidents during the first three weeks of 2024 where children have gained access to loaded firearms. Both incidents resulted in injury.
LCSO update: Inmate identified in jail death
The inmate that passed away in the Lenoir County Jail on Saturday is Stephanie Osowski, 40, of Millsboro, Delaware.
It's confirmed; Biscuitville is coming to Kinston
Perry Management confirmed the following on their Facebook page: We are excited to announce Biscuitville is coming to the corner of Plaza Blvd and N Herritage St in Kinston, NC!
Snow Hill Primary Terrific Kid awards
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!
Mike Parker: Medicare scammers are at it again
If you are like me, you have probably had at least a couple of calls since the first of the year about your need to obtain a new Medicare card. The person who called me identified himself as “John.” He was calling to verify my information so he could authorize me to receive a new Medicare card.