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On September 13, 2024, KPD officers conducted a traffic stop with Rico Davis (30 of Lenoir County). Officers discovered Davis was wanted for Federal Probation Violations. Officers took Davis in custody without incident. Davis was placed in the LC Jail without bond.
KPD officers on D-Squad responded to a residence on the 900 block of Savannah Lane at the request of The Department of Adult Corrections. KPD was requested to stand by while the Probation Officer conducted a residential check on Michael Stevens (22 years old).
It should be noted that whether or not this system becomes tropical, the impacts for our area including heavy rain and flooding, coastal flooding and a few tornadoes have not changed drastically.
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The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Greene County Commissioner Derek Burress has been appointed Vice-Chair of the North Carolina State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) during their quarterly meeting on Friday, September 13.
Urgent Home Repair Grant Program - This program provides funding to assist very-low and low-income households with special needs in addressing housing conditions that pose imminent threats to their life or safety.
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
The City of Kinston has scheduled a significant baseball announcement for Tuesday, September 17th, at 11 a.m. at Grainger Stadium, in front of the Mother Earth Pavilion.
Apples are loaded with impressive health benefits, they are highly nutritious and contain nutrients like fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that help promote long-term health.
The Jones County 4-H program recently launched the Trigger Fingers 4-H Club, a shooting sports group that was chartered in January 2023.
The Lenoir County Farmer’s Market update for November 11, 2023. The Farmer’s Market will be open on Tuesday and Saturday from 8:00 AM until 2:00 PM.
A fugitive from Ohio and Pennsylvania was arrested and jailed Thursday in Kinston by Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office C-Shift deputies.
A Kinston man who was arrested following a narcotics investigation by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit and the State Bureau of Investigation in 2023 has been sentenced.
Edwards Funeral Home hosted a breakfast on September 12, 2024, to honor and thank local first responders for their service to the community. The event, held at the funeral home, was part of an ongoing effort by the business to show appreciation for those who serve in roles such as police officers, firefighters, emergency medical services (EMS), and the communications office.
TruFit has announced on social media the closure of its Kinston location and expressed gratitude to its loyal members for their continued support. To ensure a smooth transition, TruFit has partnered with Good Bodies 24/7 Fitness, which will now be handling memberships.
A Kinston man was arrested Tuesday after shots were fired outside a Big John Road residence.
On a usual day, Mr. Timothy Sanderson can usually be found at Contentnea-Savannah K-8 School, teaching fifth-grade students the basics of energy, ecosystems and everything else that makes up a 5th-grade science class. That’s where the Lenoir County Public Schools leadership team found him Wednesday morning, helping students quiz each other on new vocabulary they’ve learned.
The Downtown Kinston Revitalization Board approved $25,000 in funds at its August meeting to support the Building Improvement Façade Grant. This matching grant program is designed to assist property owners within the Municipal Service District (MSD) in making improvements to the exterior of their buildings, encouraging investment and maintaining the appearance of the downtown area.
Officials named Arendell Parrott Academy student, Miss Carolina Jones (Kinston), as one of more than 16,000 Semifinalist in the 70th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for 6,870 National Merit Scholarships worth $26 million that will be offered next spring.
