All in Local News
I love Christmas; Christmas brings love, joy, peace, and cookies. I believe Christmas isn't just a time of year, season, or holiday but more like a state of mind. Personally, I'm one of those who starts celebrating Christmas at midnight on November 1. I absolutely love Christmas and want to celebrate it as long and as soon as possible.
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. On Fridays, these students are presented with an award and are congratulated for their hard work. Below are Snow Hill Primary's last Terrific Kid Awards!
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Lenoir County Superior Court Judge Imelda J. Pate signed a consent judgment resulting from a Chapter 19 Nuisance Abatement action regarding the property at 445 and 453 Pear Street in Kinston, in the Jackson Heights community. The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office, working with the property owners and the community, have reached a successful resolution to ensure actions at these properties do not negatively impact the community.
The Holidays are a terrific time to say a big thanks and, of course, Merry Christmas to friends, family, teachers, and co-workers. What better way than to give the gift of food! Here are several ideas—some you may have seen before, but they are still great!
The following inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
The market is closed on Tuesdays and will reopen during strawberry season. Current hours are Saturdays, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, until December 28, at 100 North Herritage Street. Pork skins and funnel cakes are available on Tuesday and Thursday, and most vendors accept major credit cards.
On Thursday, December 12, 2024, at approximately 10:39 AM, the Kinston Police Department's C-Squad received a tip regarding a wanted subject. Marque Darden, 30, of Dudley, NC, was wanted by the Kinston Police Department in connection with a felonious assault that took place earlier.
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit concluded a narcotics investigation Thursday with an arrest of a 50-year-old Kinston woman.
Students in Dr. Towne’s Civic Literacy class at Lenoir County Early College recently had the chance to engage with an impressive lineup of local leaders during the Real World Chat (RWC) series.
Magic Mile Media has announced the Social Media Summit 2025 (SMS2025), scheduled for January 31, 2025, in Kinston. The one-day event, sponsored in part by Visit Kinston and Lenoir Community College’s Small Business Center, will focus on the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in social media marketing, under the theme "AI + Social: Innovate | Automate | Dominate."
The Bill Gray Memorial Whole Hog Cook-Off is scheduled for Dec. 13-14, 2024, at the Deep Run Volunteer Fire Department. The event honors Bill Gray, who volunteered with the department for 43 years and participated in community fundraising efforts for multiple decades.
The smART Kinston Foundation is proud to announce the opening of “smART Space,” a new hub designed to bring together artists, community members, and the public through collaborative projects, studio space, teaching opportunities, and special events.
On Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at approximately 12:24 PM, the Kinston Police Department’s D-Squad and Investigators executed a narcotics search warrant at a residence on the 400 block of Taylor Lane in Kinston. The warrant followed an investigation revealing that Benjamin Tyson, 41, of Kinston, was operating a drug distribution operation.
Jonathan Britt was sworn in as a new member of the Lenoir County Public Schools Board of Education during a board meeting Monday evening, joining other elected representatives responsible for district policy, budget oversight and academic standards.
Chophouse 222, located at 222 N. Herritage Street in downtown Kinston, North Carolina, is announcing limited pre-opening reservations for holiday gatherings. Although the restaurant has not officially opened, prospective patrons can book reservations for Christmas and New Year’s events between December 13, 2024, and January 6, 2025.
A new restaurant from chef and author Vivian Howard has opened in downtown Kinston. The Counter at Chef & the Farmer, located at 120 W. Gordon St., began operations Thursday through Sunday, noon to 8 p.m., offering a menu built around local and seasonal ingredients. It occupies the space formerly held by Chef & the Farmer’s wine and gift shop.
After 33.5 years of dedicated service to the State of North Carolina, Preston Hunter, Executive Director of the North Carolina Global TransPark (NCGTP), will retire at the end of this year. Preston has served in various roles within the Department of Transportation while in state government.
Lenoir County is preparing to send donated supplies and other items to communities in western North Carolina as the holiday season approaches, according to local officials. The materials, collected over several weeks, were contributed by residents and coordinated by various county departments.
On Sunday, December 8, 2024, at approximately 8:27 PM, officers from A-Squad responded to a report of a vehicle that had collided with a structure. A witness at the scene reported that the driver fled the area after the collision.
