The funding will bring in a third-party site consultant to conduct an industrial site study to assess and identify potential new industrial sites county-wide, strengthening the county's ability to attract businesses and jobs.
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Kinston man arrested on multiple meth distribution charges
A Lenoir County man was arrested on multiple methamphetamine charges Friday. Dantony Lamont Graham, 44, was arrested by Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division detectives following an investigation into the distribution of methamphetamine into the county.
Mike Parker: The Poet of Love and Liberty
If you visit Pittsboro, NC, you are likely to pass George Moses Horton Middle School located at 79 Horton Road. This school bears the name of a man who had been a slave – and became a poet.
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. 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!
Lenoir County restaurant inspections
The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
Career and Technical Education students share their experiences
At the February 3rd Lenoir County Public Schools Board of Education meeting, students from the Career and Technical Education (CTE) program shared how the program is shaping their future careers. Serving over 2,000 students annually across 19 career pathways for grades 6-12, CTE provides hands-on learning and real-world experience.
Mary's Kitchen announces Richard Crumbacker as new Executive Director
Mary’s Kitchen, a vital nonprofit serving those in need, has announced that Richard Crumbacker will be its next Executive Director. He will be shadowing current Executive Director Jim Godfrey over the next month before officially stepping into the role upon Godfrey’s retirement.
Parrott Academy Students Shine in NCASA Art Showcase Competition
Parrott Academy students recently showcased their artistic talents in the North Carolina Association of Scholastic Activities (NCASA) Art Showcase Competition, responding to the theme inspired by the song Sound of Silence by Simon and Garfunkel.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away:
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Six more weeks of winter, six more weeks of winter suppers
The days are very slowly getting a little longer each day, but unfortunately Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow on the 2nd. We all know that means 6 more weeks of winter and that means 6 more weeks of wintertime suppers.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Teen leads deputies on high-speed chase from Pink Hill to Kinston
A 15-year-old from Duplin County led Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office deputies on a high-speed chase that wound from N.C. 11 in Pink Hill onto U.S. 70 West and ended in Barnet Park in Kinston on Thursday.
Traffic stop leads to arrest of fugitive wanted from Georgia
February 5, 2025 – Officers from KPD’s B-Squad conducted a traffic stop on Joyner Drive, leading to the arrest of a fugitive with multiple outstanding warrants.
Margo Harper Named Morehead-Cain Impact Educator for 2025
Margo Harper, from South Lenoir High School, has been selected as a Morehead-Cain Impact Educator for 2025. This initiative, launched in 2023, honors K-12 educators who have significantly influenced high school students' leadership and personal development.
Charles White named Southeast Region Technology Director of the Year
Charles White, LCPS Technology Director, has been named the Southeast Region Technology Director of the Year. This prestigious award, presented through a partnership with NCET, NCTIES, CoSN, and NCDPI, recognizes White’s dedication to advancing technology integration and innovation across the district.
Jones County joins eCourts expansion across North Carolina
Jones County is among 13 new counties transitioning to eCourts, offering electronic filing, online court searches, and improved digital access. Attorneys must now eFile all cases in these counties.
Kristy Kelly: BJ Murphy, please stop calling me out in public
Some years start off fresh and full of promise. This was not one of them. Instead, 2025 kicked in my door, dumped a bucket of germs on my household, and made itself at home. For almost a month the doctors could only seem to tell us what it wasn’t. Just as I finally started feeling human again, I walked straight into an event that reminded me why I’d rather be heard and not seen.
Chadwick Stokes named NC Social Studies Middle School Teacher of the Year
Chadwick Stokes, an 8th-grade history teacher at E.B. Frink Middle School, has been honored as the Social Studies Middle School Teacher of the Year by the North Carolina Council for the Social Studies. The recognition was announced at the Lenoir County Public Schools Board of Education meeting on February 3rd.
E.B. Frink’s Elizabeth Hamm selected for NC Go Global Scholarship
Elizabeth Hamm, E.B. Frink Middle School’s Teacher of the Year, has been awarded the NC Go Global Scholarship, allowing her to participate in a professional development program in the Netherlands this summer. The announcement was made at the Lenoir County Public Schools Board of Education meeting on February 3rd.
Miranda Futrell named deputy director of Lenoir County Emergency Services
Lenoir County Emergency Services has appointed Miranda Futrell as its new deputy director. Futrell, who has served the county for 10 years, began as a 911 telecommunicator before advancing to 911 division chief.