A registered sex offender is behind bars after illegally being at Holloway Community Center.
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Bucklesberry, Back in the Day: Boundaries and Landmarks
Largely unsettled swamp land in the beginning, Bucklesberry of Lenoir County is known today for its nutrient-rich soil that yields some of the finest crops in the Southeast. In fact, early land patents identified the area as "Bucklesberry Pocosin" (i.e., swamp or wetlands).
Investigation clears Kinston officer in viral arrest incident
The following is a summary of an incident that took place on July 18th regarding a short video that went viral on social media regarding a Kinston Police Officer arresting a lady for refusing to provide her driver’s license. The incident has been reviewed by our agency’s Internal Affairs Division and the Chief of Police.
KPD Investigates Larceny by Employee at Smithfield Chicken & BBQ
On April 4, 2024, officers from the Kinston Police Department responded to Smithfield Chicken & BBQ following a report of larceny involving Haley Walton, a 32-year-old resident of Jacksonville, NC. Walton, who was the manager of the restaurant, allegedly failed to make bank deposits.
Lenoir County man charged with 22 counts of fraudulent checks
On July 1, 2024, SECU reported that 24-year-old Brandon Tripp of Lenoir County had deposited 24 fraudulent checks via mobile deposit. The Kinston Police Department's Investigation Division initiated an investigation into the matter.
Kinston man charged with 16 counts of fraudulent checks
On June 16, 2024, SECU reported that 19-year-old Jailyn Cannon of Kinston had deposited 16 fraudulent checks via mobile deposit. The Kinston Police Department's Investigation Division initiated an investigation into the matter.
Kinston Police Department investigates armed robbery at Dollar Tree
On July 30, 2024, at 10:00 pm, the Kinston Police Department's C-Squad responded to an armed robbery report at the Dollar Tree located at 4151 W Vernon Avenue.
Pink Hill man charged with nine counts of felony cruelty to animals
An arrest has been made in the case of Matthew Neal of Pink Hill and 11 dogs are now in protective custody.
Lesley Rigsby: Asking the question why
Have you ever asked the question why? Why am I sick? Why did I lose my job? Why did this happen; I am not ready? If we are all honest at some point in our life, we have asked the question… “why?”.
LCC to host Financial Aid End of Summer Block Party
Join our Financial Aid Office for an End of Summer Block Party on Wednesday, July 31, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Student Center on Main Campus.
Allegations of animal cruelty surface in Lenoir County
Videos circulating online nationwide, which originated from Lenoir County, have raised concerns over potential animal cruelty. The videos, which have garnered significant attention on social media, appears to show a man harming dogs.
Greene County intersection to temporarily become all-way stop
An intersection in Greene County is scheduled to transition to a new traffic pattern this week.
Area High School Students Complete first SEED Program at LCC
Thirteen high school students from area high schools recently completed the first SEED (Southeastern Education & Economic) Program at Lenoir Community College, a seven-week summer advanced manufacturing academy.
Kinston Police Department investigating hit-and-run incident
On July 27, 2024, the Kinston Police Department responded to a report of a bicyclist struck by a motor vehicle at the intersection of E Lenoir Avenue and Davis Street. Upon arrival, officers found Stefan Pigford, 57, of Kinston, injured in the roadway.
Mike Parker: Parker family reunion comes to Kinston
At the beginning of July, members of the extended Parker family converged on Kinston for our biennial Parker Family Reunion. When John, my brother, and I were growing up, our huge family gathered at a city park in Roanoke, Virginia, for what was then the Parker-Brown Reunion. That reunion was named for the descendants of my great-grandparents, Peter Parker and Judia Brown Parker.
Deputy Involved Shooting in Greene County
One subject died after Greene County Deputies responded to a Breaking and Entering in progress.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
NCDOT: Smishing Scam Alert
RALEIGH – The North Carolina Turnpike Authority was alerted that a text message-based scam, also known as smishing, is fraudulently claiming to represent tolling agencies from across the country. The scammers are claiming to represent the tolling agency and requesting payment for unpaid tolls.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Local youths excels at Big Rock Kids Tournament
Addison Canady, a young angler from the area, made waves at the Third Annual Big Rock Kids Tournament held from July 10-13, 2024. The tournament, which promotes sport fishing among the youth and benefits children’s charities in Eastern North Carolina, saw 73 boats and over 350 junior anglers participating this year.