On April 8, 2024, at approximately 11:30 pm, members of the Kinston Police Department responded to a report of a pedestrian that had been struck by a motor vehicle near the 1900 block of Towerhill Rd. Kinston, NC.
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Lenoir County man arrested for sexual assault of juvenile
A Deep Run man was arrested Wednesday on child sex charges after a months-long investigation by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office and Lenoir County Department of Social Services.
Boseman receives Arts and Sciences Laptop Scholarship
Lenoir Community College SGA President Savannah Boseman of Kinston is the recipient of the Arts and Sciences Laptop Scholarship
Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D.: May updates from Eastern North Carolina and Washington, D.C.
I had a productive couple of weeks in both the district and Washington. During our District Work Period, I ventured across the district visiting farms and businesses, and out on the water inspecting the dredging project at Harkers Island. Meeting with constituents and community stakeholders who contribute so much to the vibrance of beautiful Eastern North Carolina is such a pleasure.
NWS: Severe weather threat Wednesday and Thursday
There will be daily chances for shower and thunderstorm activity today through Friday. A few of these storms have the potential to become severe with the greatest risk for severe weather being on Thursday.
Dawton King of La Grange, NC sworn in as officer in the United States Armed Forces
The United States Armed Forces now have more than 140 new officers. Dawton King of La Grange, NC is one of the members of the Class of 2024 who accepted a commission into the United States Armed Forces.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
NWS: Severe Thunderstorm Risk Tuesday through Thursday
There will be daily chances for shower and thunderstorm activity from today through Thursday. A few these storms have the potential to become severe with the greatest risk for seeing severe weather occurring on Thursday.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
60-Year Sentence for Kinston Man in Lenoir County Shooting Case
RALEIGH, N.C. – A Kinston man was sentenced today to 720 months in prison after shooting a Lenoir County Sheriff’s Deputy and leading law enforcement on a multi-day man hunt before shooting a neighbor and being apprehended with a loaded semi-automatic weapon with the safety set to fire. On October 16, 2023, Robert Lee Strother pled guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, carjacking, and discharging a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence
State grants enrich summer learning for LCPS students
Two state grants valued together at $28,000 will enrich the summer learning experience for LCPS middle school and high school students.
NCDOT: Maintenance Scheduled for Lenoir County Road
A section of a Kinston road is scheduled to be closed to traffic for maintenance work ahead of it being resurfaced.
Mike Parker: Girl Scout Troop chosen to distribute biking helmets
In 2007, the North Carolina Department of Transportation began a program called the “Bicycle Helmet Initiative.” The primary goal of the Bicycle Helmet Initiative is to reduce child and youth bicycle fatalities and serious injuries, including head trauma.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Paul Sugg to speak at LCC’s 62nd Commencement May 9
Lenoir Community College will hold its 62nd commencement at 7 p.m. May 9 in the Student Center with Paul Sugg, president of EastPoint Prosthetics & Orthotics, Inc. headquartered in Kinston as the guest speaker. Admission to the ceremony is by ticket only as seating is limited. More than 350 graduates are eligible to receive degrees.
BBQ Fest on the Neuse recognizes local business owner Stephen Hill
At the 43rd Annual BBQ Fest on the Neuse, amidst the savory aroma of smoked meats and the lively atmosphere of festivities, the BBQ Fest on the Neuse team took a moment to recognize a longstanding supporter and local philanthropist, Stephen Hill.
Theresa Parker Pierce: Swimming Lessons
As the weather warms up, my thoughts drift to swimming in the summer. I grew up in Kinston, North Carolina but spent weekends and summers in Swansboro on the White Oak River in an old Air Stream trailer. Water safety was not optional.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Bethel Christian Academy Achieve Accreditation
Bethel Christian Academy (BCA) has announced that they have achieved accreditation by the North Carolina Christian School Association (NCCSA) effective May 1, 2024, for a term of five years. According to the press release received, NCCSA School Accreditation provides a benchmark for Christian schools which measures standards, performance, integrity, and quality.
Murphy reintroduces bill to permanently expand access to telehealth services for rural America
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., along with Reps. Michael Burgess (TX-26), Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), and Troy Nehls (TX-22) reintroduced legislation to permanently extend telehealth services for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Rural Health Clinics (RHCs).