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The Beer Barn in Kinston will host "Popp’n Smoke," a community event marking the start of Veterans Day celebrations. Scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 2, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., the event aims to bring the community together while raising funds for veteran service organizations and G.I. Joe’s Living History Museum.
BJ Murphy speaks with former city council member Sammy Aiken, who is running for Lenoir County Commissioner - At Large in the upcoming 2024 election. Aiken is competing against incumbents Keith King and Linda Rouse Sutton for one of two available seats.
The Kinston Police Department's recent quarterly report reveals a significant increase in several categories of crime compared to the same period last year, reflecting substantial shifts in public safety dynamics across the city.
Two juveniles have been identified and will be soon taken into custody for breaking and entering and committing larceny at a La Grange business last week.
On October 19, 2024, B-Squad officers were on patrol in the vicinity of Pearson Park when they observed an individual, later identified as Joshua Smith, tapping on the window of a patrol vehicle. Upon inquiry about his needs, Mr. Smith became violent and belligerent towards officers.
KPD’s B-Squad officers responded to a call from Kinston Housing Authority regarding a housekeeping inspection for one of their properties. During the inspection, staff discovered suspected illegal substances, including cocaine and drug paraphernalia.
KPD officers from B-Squad responded to a report of three individuals breaking into vehicles on Lincoln Street on October 20, 2024. The caller reported that the suspects had accessed her vehicle and were seen fleeing toward a wooded area behind an apartment complex.
On October 20, 2024, B-Squad officers responded to reports of an individual carrying a firearm in the parking lot of J’s Place. Officers located a silver Jaguar associated with the call and initiated a traffic stop due to a motor vehicle violation.
La Grange — Reports of a lockdown at North Lenoir High School on Wednesday morning were dismissed by officials following a fight between students involving scissors broken up by teachers.
BJ Murphy speaks with incumbent Keith King, who is vying to retain his position as Lenoir County Commissioner - At Large in the upcoming 2024 election. King faces competition from fellow incumbent Linda Rouse Sutton and former city council member Sammy Aiken as they seek one of two available seats.
Early voting in Lenoir County has seen a robust turnout as residents engage in the electoral process ahead of the upcoming election. From October 17 to 22, 2024, a total of 8,963 voters cast their ballots across various early voting sites, with daily participation reflecting patterns that suggest increased engagement during weekdays.
On Monday at a little after 5 p.m., Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to 3859 Pecan Grove Circle for a death investigation. Deputies arrived and located Xavier Branch, 32, deceased at the scene.
BJ Murphy speaks with incumbent Linda Rouse Sutton, who is vying to retain her position as Lenoir County Commissioner - At Large in the upcoming 2024 election. Sutton faces competition from fellow incumbent Keith King and former city council member Sammy Aiken as they seek one of two available seats.
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Have you ever had someone say, “just be still”? I don’t know about you, but being still is something that is very difficult for me. We live in the day and age where we are always on the go. We juggle work, school, church, dance lessons, ball games, children, spouses and the list go on and on
Kinston-based Magic Mile Media has launched simpleAIx, a subsidiary focused on making AI solutions accessible for businesses and organizations. President BJ Murphy, who founded the company and is a former mayor of Kinston, stated in the announcement, “You don’t need to understand all the complexities of AI. What matters is knowing we can help you implement systems that reduce overhead and increase your bottom line. Sales up, expenses down—that’s the goal with simpleAIx.”
As I was working on completing the writing assignment my son gave me - “Dad, I Want to Hear Your Story” - some of the prompts asked me to outline the events that took place near the time of my birth in 1950. As I looked at the advancements made since then, I started wondering what changes had taken place in my mother’s life.
PINK HILL — The holiday season in Pink Hill will officially kick off with the annual Pink Hill Christmas Parade, scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, at 2 p.m. The beloved community event will feature a range of participants, including local businesses, schools, churches, classic cars, and non-profit organizations.
The following land transfers were fied with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
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