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Deep Run is gearing up for its annual Independence Day Parade and celebration, set to kick off at 6:00 pm on Saturday, June 29, 2024. The event, starting at the Deep Run Fire Station, promises a night of fun, food, vendors, and fireworks. Highlights include a parade and a live performance by the Band of Oz.
Ambleside Preparatory Academy, a new hybrid school in Kinston, has quickly filled its registration for the upcoming academic year, drawing interest from families seeking a blend of homeschooling and traditional education. Founded by Joanna Pike, the school aims to merge the benefits of both educational approaches within a Christian, disciple-making framework.
UPDATE: Mr. Hardy was taken into custody without incident at 11:10 this morning on Washington Street in La Grange by LCSO deputies with assistance from the State Highway Patrol.
Since the date of the original report investigators have been working tirelessly to bring the persons responsible for the homicide of Dzyer Gooding to Justice.
Community leaders, educators, and supporters gathered for the groundbreaking ceremony of Lenoir Community College’s Aviation Center for Excellence on Tuesday. The event marked a significant milestone in the college's efforts to advance education and innovation in the aviation industry.
State, federal and local officials broke ground Tuesday on a North Carolina Global TransPark complex that the U.S. Navy will use to maintain and repair Navy and Marine Corps aircraft.
Officials said the U.S. Navy’s Fleet Readiness Center East, C-130 Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul complex will create more than 400 new jobs and generate $400 million in new investment for the region. The facility will expand the existing Fleet Readiness Center East, which is at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point in Havelock and is the state’s largest employer east of Interstate 95.
The Kinston Police Department posted the following on their Facebook page: Help us get justice for Nell. Governor Roy Cooper is offering a reward of up to $25,000 in the attack of Nell Pittman.
According to multiple news outlets, Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems are in talks for a potential acquisition that could have significant implications for Kinston's aerospace industry. Boeing and Airbus have made substantial progress in dividing Spirit AeroSystems' programs, a critical aspect of unblocking the deal. Airbus is expected to acquire Spirit's plants in Kinston.
When Jenna Oliver of Fremont embarked on her journey at Lenoir Community College in the Fall of 2020, the path ahead of her remained unclear. Little did she know this experience was just the beginning of her academic success.
About the time they and their classmates were graduating from high school, three LCPS seniors were “graduating” from a nationally recognized apprentice program with Crown Equipment that has moved them farther down the road to a well-paying job.
Southernly Sweet Boutique, owned by Cassidy Kennedy, is set to open its doors on June 26 at 1201 W Vernon Ave., Suite G, in Kinston. The boutique will offer a variety of clothing, accessories, home decor, and gift items.
The following inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
On the Fourth of July 2024, the Lenoir County Historical Association will be hosting a Naturalization Ceremony for new citizens of the United States of America at Historic Harmony Hall. The event will begin at 10am that morning and will include dignitaries such as US Congressman Greg Murphy, Linda Sutton of the Lenoir County County Commissioners and the Mayor of Kinston, Don Hardy.
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Were you “born for corn”? That’s definitely a southern expression, but also reflects a love of the sweet summer vegetable. As we move into summer corn remains a star ingredient that will dominate every Farmers Market and dinner table in the south.
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.
KPD Officers responded to a report of a vehicle B&E on the 300 N Herritage Street. Officers met with the local business owners and obtained video evidence of two offenders.
The combination of heat and humidity will make it feel like 100-105 degrees outside Sunday and Monday. This will lead to an increased risk of heat-related impacts across much of Eastern NC.
Almost 50 people have been arrested over the past few days and weeks as part of “Operation Summer Jump” by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office.
The continuation of the Kinston Riverwalk — which was conceptualized in the early 2000s and saw its first phase end in 2016 — has received funding from the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT).
