The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
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Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Lenoir County Farmer's Market update for August 3, 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.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Using fresh herbs
Make the most of those fresh garden herbs this summer with some of these delicious recipes. Hope you will enjoy!
NWS: Impacts from potential Tropical Cyclone Four may occur as soon as Tuesday, Wednesday
Impacts from potential Tropical Cyclone Four. may occur as early as Tuesday or Wednesday. Our first briefing is emphasizing that heavy rain, flooding and rip currents are the main threats as of now.
Corrections Officer charged for bringing narcotics into Corrections Facility
On 08/01/2024 around 7:30 am, Greene County Sheriff's Office Investigators arrested 24 year old Destiny Griggs of Stokes, at Maury Correctional. Griggs who was a Corrections Officer at the time, was searched by Maury Correctional Officials.
Man charged with felony larceny conspiracy at Lenoir County jail
A man already housed at the Lenoir County Detention Center was charged Tuesday with conspiracy to commit felony larceny in an event that happened on July 9.
Bob Brinson Takes Oath of Office to Represent District 2
Sen. Bob Brinson (R-Craven) was sworn in on Wednesday, July 31, to represent District 2 in the North Carolina Senate, which covers Beaufort, Craven, and Lenoir counties. He fills the vacancy created by Sen. Jim Perry (R-Lenoir), who resigned earlier in the month.
Local bakery celebrates first anniversary in La Grange
La Grange - Grounded and Baked, a local bakery in La Grange, North Carolina, is preparing to celebrate its one-year anniversary on August 4. Owners Brad Mitchell and Jennifer Bland have been working to establish their unique bakery, offering homemade treats based on family recipes.
Lenoir County Emergency new mobile command unit
Lenoir County Emergency Services has added a valuable resource to its capabilities.
Congressman Don Davis grants $285K to Lenoir Community College
Congressman Don Davis presented Lenoir Community College $285,480 from the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission for the Aviation Center for Excellence and its Aviation Academy. The presentation was made at the Lenoir Community College Greene County Center in Snow Hill.
Registered sex offender arrested for being at Holloway Community Center
A registered sex offender is behind bars after illegally being at Holloway Community Center.
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?”.