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Former LCC Student Continues to Reach New Heights Post-Graduation
Advancing her skills and efficiency is something Kinston native Chelsea West prioritizes for herself. Currently majoring in Management at East Carolina University, West is on track to completing her Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees, hoping to pursue her Master’s in Business Administration one day.
Hookerton welcomes Shaun Jackson as new Town Commissioner
Hookerton's leadership is getting a boost of experience with the appointments of Shaun Jackson as Town Commissioner and Sandra Stocks as Mayor Pro Tem.
Kinston High, Early College seniors shortlisted for top A&T scholarships
Whether it’s the celebrated music program or the top-notch science instruction or a connection as direct as family, North Carolina A&T State University has captured the attention of three of LCPS’s most successful graduating seniors. A&T has mirrored their interest by short-listing the trio for its most prized merit scholarships.
Rover Goes to School
Always seeking to expand student literary experiences through creating a print/book rich environment as well as preparing them for the adult world, Greene Early College English teachers, Emily Garris and Natasha Martin, have gone beyond the usual scope of the public school setting.
Celebrate love with 32 Below's grand opening on valentine's day
32 Below would like to extend an invitation to our Ice Cream Shop’s grand opening. 32 Below is located near Skinner’s Bypass at 1165 A Hwy 11/55 S. Kinston, N.C. 28504 (Beside G.I. Joe’s Veteran’s museum).
La Grange man charged after shooting incident at J's Place
On February 3, 2024, at approximately 2:45 am, members of the Kinston Police Department were called to Jay’s Place, 110 W. Blount St. Kinston, N.C., to assist the staff with crowd control as a party was ending. Within minutes of officers arriving, a confrontation between patrons took place, and officers heard multiple shots being fired.
KPD arrests suspect in shooting that wounded local man
KPD Detectives obtained warrants on Zyshawn Smith (20) for Discharging a Firearm into Occupied Property Causing Serious Bodily Injury.
Ayden man arrested for narcotic impairment after collision
KPD Officers on A-Squad responded to a vehicle collision at Dr MLK JR Blvd & Beasley Street. Officer made contact with Bryan Burwell (27 of Ayden NC). Burwell, the driver of one of the vehicles, showed signs of impairment and evidence at the scene suggested it was drug related.
Raney Rogers: Arts and Cultural Districts
Kinston is steadily becoming an Arts and Cultural District for tourists and locals as well. Don’t think so? Have some doubts? In my opinion not only is it happening, it will continue to happen and indeed become a “destination for the arts” kind of culture
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Vehicle collides with structure; driver charged with DWI
A-Squad Officers responded to a vehicle collision (vehicle vs structure). Officers arrived on scene and conducted an investigation. Officers determined the driver, Koriey Davis (25) was Driving While Impaired (DWI) at the time of the crash. Davis was taken into custody for DWI and officers served 2 unrelated Orders for Arrest. Davis was placed in the LC Jail under a secured bond.
NWS: Period of strong winds expected beginning Monday night
We are expecting a period of strong (Gale Force) northerly winds beginning tonight and continuing into Wednesday morning.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Murphy introduces legislation to eliminate IRA "Pill Penalty" and support small molecule drug innovation
Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. introduced the Ensuring Pathways to Innovative Cures (EPIC) Act alongside Congressmen Don Davis (D-NC) and Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee Chairman Brett Guthrie (R-KY). This legislation fixes the Inflation Reduction Act's small molecule “pill penalty,” to ensure continued R&D investments into small molecule medicines.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
North Carolina's December County and Area Employment Figures Released
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in 95 of North Carolina’s counties in December 2023, increased in three, and remained unchanged in two. Scotland County had the highest unemployment rate at 5.9 percent while Buncombe County had the lowest at 2.4 percent.
Economic Development Region Regional Newsletter - January 2024
EDR staff joined local leaders and Greene County employees in support of the new facility, located at 2189 Firetower Road, Walstonburg, NC.
Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library hosted 2023-2024 Young Poets Contest
The Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library was proud to host the 2023-2024 Young Poets Contest Awards Ceremony on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at 6:30 pm. The annual contest is in its twenty-fifth year and is sponsored by the Kinston-Lenoir County Friends of the Library.
LCSO announces new program "You've Been Caught Doing Good"
Lenoir County Sheriff Jackie Rogers and the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office have started a new program called “You’ve Been Caught Doing Good.” The sheriff presents awards to middle school students who have been recommended by their teachers and school staff for going above and beyond to help others and to foster a positive environment.