The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
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Kinston Police offer free summer camp for youth in Lenoir County
The Kinston Police Department will hold a free camp this summer for youth between 11 and 17 who are Kinston or Lenoir County residents. Camp Inspire will be held June 26th through June 28th from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
Jones-Lenoir E911 Center Excels in Recent NC 911 Board Audit
The NC 911 Board recently audited the Jones-Lenoir Emergency Communications Center and found zero deficiencies, affirming the center’s adherence to state Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) standards. Congratulations to E911 Division Chief Futrell and her team for this outstanding achievement!
Rep. Chris Humphrey: June Legislative Update
I hope you and your family are doing well. We've had another productive month at the General Assembly. Please take a few minutes to read our newsletter, which includes highlights on some of the things we've been up to in Raleigh and at home.
High speed chase went from Kinston to Greene County
KPD Officers were involved in a vehicle pursuit that started in the city of Kinston and went to Greene County. It involved members of the Kinston Police Department, Lenoir County Sheriffs Office, Greene County Sheriffs Office, Snow Hill Police Department, and the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.
Northeast teacher wins national award for reading instruction
Lindsay Elks, a fourth-grade teacher at Northeast Elementary School, is the North Carolina winner of the Read 180 Educator of the Year award presented by the learning technology company HMH and is among a select group of 22 teachers honored nationally.
Kinston man receives 11-18 years in prison for crack cocaine distribution
In December of 2022, KPD's Violent Crime Action Team began a drug investigation related to the distribution of crack cocaine by Rodney Meadows (37 of Kinston). The investigation led to Meadows being charged with 34 felonies. On June 14, 2024 Meadows pled guilty in Lenoir County Superior court and received 11-18 years in prison.
Truck and trailer stolen from Pink Hill; Suspect arrested after chase and crash
A 20-year-old Hertford man was arrested earlier this week after a felony larceny of a truck and trailer from a Pink Hill farm resulted in a chase and a crash in Richlands.
Greene County Manager FY 2024-2025 Budget
The Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget for Greene County is available on the Greene County website. The budget, balanced with a tax rate of $.786 per $100 valuation, emphasizes conservative growth and strategic investments.
Lenoir County restaurant inspections
The following inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Lenoir County Manager Proposed FY 2024-2025 Budget
Lenoir County Manager Michael S. James has presented the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Recommended Budget to Chairman Linda Rouse-Sutton and the Lenoir County Board of Commissioners. The budget aligns with the county’s Strategic Plan, focusing on improving operations, addressing challenges, making strategic investments, and maintaining financial stability.
Lenoir County births
Birth certificate records obtained from the Lenoir County Register of Deeds database list the mother's maiden name. In some cases, only one parent is listed:
Lenoir County Farmer's Market update for June 14, 2024
The Lenoir County Farmer’s Market is located at 100 North Heritage Street. The market is open on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm. Most vendors accept EBT and Sunbucks, plus major credit cards.
Kinston City Manager Proposed FY 2024-2025 Budget
City Manager Rhonda Barwick has submitted the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget to the Kinston City Council. The balanced budget, amounting to $120,803,423, does not require an increase in the property tax rate or the use of fund balance.
A 20-year-old Hertford man was arrested earlier this week after a felony larceny of a truck and trailer from a Pink Hill farm resulted in a chase and a crash in Richlands.
Renewed efforts to reopen Greene County LPA after shutdown
The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles is seeking applicants to operate the license plate agency (LPA) in Greene County.
Humphrey and Davis congratulate Greene Central Rams on their State Championship win
The Greene Central Rams are on top of the baseball world again. With an 8-5 win over Burns High School in game two of the NCHSAA 2A State Championship series, the Rams clinched their sixth state title, supported by both their seniors and underclassmen.
Tomatoes: The First Official Day of Summer
Some say Memorial Day Weekend is the ‘unofficial’ start of summer, the purists wait until the calendar date, coinciding with the Summer Equinox (June 20th), while I have always considered the official start of summer to be when I can pick my first red tomato off the vine.
LCSO seeks public assistance in locating missing person
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office is asking your assistance for a person that has been missing since April 22.