The Down East Bird Dawgs, along with the Frontier League, an MLB Partner League, are thrilled to announce the hiring of Reggie Harris as the team’s Pitching Coach for the inaugural 2025 season!
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Snow Hill Primary "Terrific Kid" Awards
Snow Hill Primary gives out a weekly award called "Terrific Kid" awards. Each teacher at SHP chooses a student who has been responsible, shows great character, or has reached a personal goal.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Lenoir County Farmer's Market update for December 7, 2024
Join us Saturdays at 100 North Herritage Street for local goods, Santa visits, free photos, and delicious Amish treats!
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Tired of Thanksgiving Leftovers?
Did your turkey outlast your Thanksgiving lunch? Are you on dressing and mashed potato overload? No problem, try a new gourmet turkey sandwich, a healthy turkey salad or stir your turkey with some vegetables! There are so many ways to use leftovers; never let them go to waste. You certainly have free rein over the recipe ingredients to change or make additions according to your leftovers!
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Kinston Police Department Makes Arrests in Armed Robbery on S. Davis Street
On December 5, 2024, at approximately 10:07 PM, officers with the Kinston Police Department (KPD) responded to a robbery report involving three victims at a party on the 300 block of S. Davis Street. The victims reported being robbed during the event, prompting an immediate investigation by KPD officers.
EMS responds to fatal tree injury near Kinston church
A Lenoir County man died Thursday from apparent injuries sustained while cutting a tree. A little after 3 p.m. today, Lenoir County EMS and the Sandy Bottom Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched to the Pamlico Road area in Kinston on a report of a person with traumatic injuries from a possible fallen tree
Two arrested in Hookerton drug bust after area complaints investigated
On Wednesday 12/04/2024 the Greene County Sheriff's Office along with NC ALE Agents served a search warrant at a residence on Second St in Hookerton, arresting two individuals, 33 year old Jessica Roxanne Bridgers and 28 year old Jonathan Davaugn Dunn.
A new chapter for recreation in La Grange: Meet Chad Kearney
The Town of La Grange is excited to announce 𝗠𝗿. 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝗞𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 as our new 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿! This marks a major step toward achieving the Town Council’s goal of rebuilding and reimagining recreation programs for our community.
UNC Health Lenoir Receives Gift in Memory of Local Businessman, J.C. Reynolds, Sr.
Dedication of the Reynolds Way Memorial Plaque was held December 3, 2024, on the campus of UNC Health Lenoir. The beautiful plaque was unveiled to mark the naming of the connecting street between Herritage Street and Airport Road which runs through the campus of UNC Health Lenoir.
Jones County moves to less distressed tier in 2025 rankings
The North Carolina Department of Commerce has announced the county tier designations for 2025. The designations, which are mandated by state law, play a role in several programs that assist in economic development.
Messiah Soloists tell the story of the true meaning of Christmas
The Kinston/Lenoir Community Chorus is preparing for the 24th performance of Handel’s monumental work on December 9th at 7 PM. These two soloists are returning for this year’s performance. The chorus is made up of over 50 singers from Lenoir and surrounding counties. The North Carolina Baroque Orchestra will accompany the chorus and soloists.
Greene County Seeking Nominations for the 2025 Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2025 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award for Greene County Volunteers. This prestigious award recognizes the outstanding contributions of volunteers in various categories, including Individual, Group, National Service, and Director of Volunteers (Paid).
Event: Christmas Celebration Concert at Jones County Civic Center
Garland and Pam Smith invite the public to a festive Christmas Celebration Concert on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the Jones County Civic Center in Trenton, NC. Hosted by Shady Grove Church, the event features performances by the Ben Rochester Family and Redeemed.
Help Wanted: Executive Director position
Neuse Enterprises, Inc. is hiring an Executive Director’s Position.
Suspect flees on bicycle after shoplifting wine, faces multiple charges
KPD’S A-Squad responded to Food Lion in reference to a shoplifting/larceny. While responding to the call, officers observed a suspect on W Washington Ave matching the description that was given by a witness. Officers recognized the subject to be Michael Jenkins (35 of Kinston) from previous encounters.
Kinston man dies in six-vehicle crash on Vernon Avenue
On Monday, December 2, 2024, at approximately 1:39 pm, officers from the Kinston Police Department, as well as additional emergency personnel from the Kinston Department of Fire & Rescue and Lenoir County Emergency Services responded to a motor vehicle collision on the 100 blk of E. Vernon Avenue involving 6 vehicles.
Jumping Run Church in La Grange shows community they care
On Saturday, November 30, Jumping Run Church of La Grange demonstrated the power of love in action at the Circle K in Kinston, NC. The church blessed 200 vehicles with $15 worth of gas each, spreading kindness and support to the community.
Bucklesberry: First Inhabitants
Challenges and risks awaited early eighteenth century settlers who arrived in the unsettled Bucklesberry Pocosin of then old Craven County. According to historian and author Dr. Lindley S. Butler, PhD, "The backcountry was the last area of the State to be settled and, consequently, the most volatile region of North Carolina society for many years."