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At 12:20 am, Kinston Department of Fire & Rescue was dispatched to the area of Stroud Avenue and Stadium Drive for a reported structure fire. Crews arrived on scene to a working fire from a single-story wood frame residential structure. All occupants were out of the structure
U.S. Rep. Don Davis has selected Brandon Johnson, vice chairman of the Greene County Board of Education, as his special guest for the President’s Address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday.
The Greene County Board of Elections has announced the appointment of Melissa Dixon as the county’s new Elections Director. Dixon, a lifelong Greene County resident, will officially begin her role on Monday.
For those who complain that “there’s nothing to do in Kinston,” brace yourselves for this coming weekend.
With over two months to go until the BBQ Fest on the Neuse, excitement is already at an all-time high. The annual festival, set for May 2-3 in downtown Kinston, has seen record-breaking interest from vendors, cook teams, and sponsors alike.
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
MAYSVILLE – Ice cream lovers, rejoice! Get the Scoop has announced its highly anticipated grand opening, set for Thursday, March 20, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m. at 602 Main St.
When Isabelle Vernon found out that she won the North Carolina Council for Social Studies Student Teacher of the Year award, she was in disbelief.
Step into the world of espionage and experience a night of history and intrigue at the Female Spy Dinner Theater! Hosted by the Friends of the CSS Neuse, this exciting event will take place on Friday, March 7, 2025 and Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM at the CSS Neuse Museum, located at 100 North Queen Street, Kinston, NC 28501.
Many years ago, the Mediterranean Diet jumped into popularity showing up as clearly the best way to eat to increase your longevity. A true “Mediterranean Diet” consists mainly of fruits and vegetables, seafood, olive oil, hearty grains, and other foods that fight against heart disease, certain cancers, diabetes, and cognitive decline.
The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
The Kinston Police Department has partnered with a local volunteer to assist with cold case investigations, an initiative that Chief Keith Goyette hopes will bring renewed attention to unsolved crimes.
The Friends of the CSS Neuse are proud to present the 160th Anniversary: Wyse Fork Battlefield Tour on Friday, March 7, 2025 and Saturday, March 8, 2025. This special event will offer a rare opportunity to explore the battlefield where Union and Confederate forces clashed in one of the largest engagements fought in North Carolina during the Civil War.
LA GRANGE – A fire broke out at Foss Recycling on Tuesday morning, prompting a swift response from first responders and emergency services. The La Grange Fire Department, along with other local agencies, worked to contain the blaze at the metal recycling facility located on U.S. Highway 70 West.
UNC Health Lenoir is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Keri Noeske, as Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer.
