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My family began this journey thinking we would be in North Carolina for one year; simply to complete a surgical bariatric fellowship at East Carolina University, Brody School of Medicine and once completed head back "home." Never in a million years would I have thought I'd be practicing medicine in Eastern North Carolina, especially Lenoir County.
Three students from local counties have been named finalists for the Morehead-Cain Scholarship, a four-year, fully funded merit-based scholarship to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The students will advance to the final selection round, which takes place in Chapel Hill this March.
Two Lenoir County Public School students were selected to represent North Carolina in the national Presidential Scholars Program.
***Snowfall amounts have continued to trend upward***, and there is high confidence that we will see accumulating snow across all of Eastern NC starting after sunset tonight and lasting through tomorrow morning. Blowing and drifting snow is expected, and brief blizzard conditions are also possible, especially along the Outer Banks.
On January 18, 2025, at approximately 2:31 AM, officers with the Kinston Police Department (KPD) responded to a report of an armed robbery at the Circle K convenience store located on W Vernon Avenue. Upon arrival, officers began a preliminary investigation and later transferred the case to the KPD’s Investigation Division for further analysis.
On January 17, 2025, Kinston Police Department's A-Squad responded to a report of a subject pointing a gun at the McDonald’s restaurant located on W Vernon Avenue. The suspect was reportedly seen fleeing the scene in a vehicle. As officers made their way to the location, they observed the suspect vehicle traveling on Vernon Avenue near Queen Street and initiated a traffic stop.
On April 25, 2024, the Kinston Police Department (KPD) received a report regarding an alleged incident of indecent liberties with a child. KPD’s Investigative Division promptly launched a thorough investigation into the matter. After completing the investigation, the case was presented to the Grand Jury.
***Snowfall amounts have continued to trend upward***, and there is high confidence that we will see accumulating snow across all of Eastern NC starting after sunset tonight and lasting through tomorrow morning. Blowing and drifting snow is expected, and brief blizzard conditions are also possible, especially along the Outer Banks.
A car chase that started in Lenoir County resulted in the arrest of three suspects after they crashed their vehicle in Wayne County when they attempted to take an exit at more than 100 miles per hour.
CULLOWHEE, NC -- Western Carolina University congratulates more than 2,000 students named to the Chancellor's List for Fall 2024. To qualify for this honor, students must achieve a GPA of 3.8 or higher while completing 12 or more credit hours. Students named to the Chancellor's list are also named to the Dean's List.
Forecast confidence remains high that we will see some accumulating snow for portions of Eastern NC Tuesday evening into early Wednesday morning. Specific details like how much dry air will be in place to inhibit heavier snow totals and how strong the storm system gets are still uncertain.
A Grifton woman was arrested Thursday night after stabbing a man with a kitchen butcher knife.
On January 31, the Social Media Summit 2025 (SMS2025) will bring industry leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs to Kinston to explore the theme "AI + Social: Innovate | Automate | Dominate." Among the distinguished speakers is Paige Lord, Founder and CEO of Just AI, who will share her expertise on the responsible use of artificial intelligence in social media marketing.
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
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!
Eastern North Carolina farmers and farm families are invited to participate in the NC Farm Succession School, a full-day workshop designed to help you plan for your farm’s future. With more than half of North Carolina’s farmers now over the age of 65, and USDA projections showing nearly 70% of farmland will change ownership within the next 20 years, farm succession planning is more critical than ever.
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Thank you for taking the time to read my most recent updates from Eastern North Carolina and Washington, D.C. As always, it remains a true honor and a privilege to represent you in Congress! If this email was forwarded to you, you can subscribe to my e-newsletter.
As a member of the Department of Social Services with Lenoir County Government, you can make a difference! The agency is seeking candidates for a Social Work Supervisor III.
Minges Wellness Center at UNC Health Lenoir is excited to announce the launch of Punching Through Parkinson’s, a non-contact unique boxing program designed specifically for individuals with Parkinson’s disease. This program aims to improve physical health, strength, balance, and overall quality of life through exercise tailored to the needs of Parkinson’s patients.
