An unloaded handgun was recovered this morning while in the possession of a student at Woodington Middle School. As a result, the child and the student’s stepfather have received criminal charges from the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office.
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North Carolinians and Organizations Awarded Governor’s Medallion Award for Volunteer Service
(RALEIGH) Earlier this week, 20 people and two organizations representing 21 counties received the State of North Carolina’s highest award for volunteer service: the Governor’s Medallion Award. The award is presented annually by the N.C. Commission on Volunteerism & Community Service, or VolunteerNC.
2025 N.C. State Fair Youth Livestock Scholarship recipients announced
RALEIGH – Thirty-one North Carolina students have been selected recipients of 2025 N.C. State Fair Youth Livestock Scholarships, Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler announced.
LCPS statement on firearm found at Woodington Middle School
Today at Woodington Middle School, students reported to school administrators that another student might have a weapon in his book bag. School administrators immediately investigated, which determined an 11-year-old male student was in possession of an unloaded firearm in his book bag. The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office took possession of the weapon and will make decisions about possible charges and other necessary steps moving forward.
La Grange sex offender arrested for failing to report address
A registered sex offender from La Grange was arrested Tuesday for failing to notify officials of moving to a new address.
Two arrested in Lenoir County child abuse investigation
Two people are behind bars with $1 million bonds after being arrested for child abuse by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office’s General Investigation Division (GID).
Op-Ed:Congressman Murphy’s crusade against Medicare Advantage jeopardizes seniors care
Medicare Advantage is a lifeline for more than 1 million seniors in North Carolina — delivering high-quality, comprehensive health care at a lower cost to beneficiaries than traditional fee-for-service Medicare.
LCSAEOP Names Heath Office Professional of the Year, Jones Administrator of the Year
The Lenoir County Schools Association of Educational Office Professionals (LCSAEOP) gathered last Thursday for its annual banquet, a celebration of service, scholarship, and excellence across the district. The event featured the installation of new officers, recognition of student scholarship recipients, and the presentation of two of the organization’s highest honors: Educational Office Professional of the Year and Administrator of the Year.
Kristy Woodson Harvey to sign copies of her newest novel, Beach House Rules, at the Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library
Join us for a Beach Party at the Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library on May 29 at 12 p.m. when Southern fiction author Kristy Woodson Harvey will discuss and sign copies of Beach House Rules. Harvey’s newest novel will be released on May 27; copies will be available for purchase at the event for $28.
Colleen Kosinski: Harm reduction, stigma and community
Harm reduction is part of a prevention strategy. Harm reduction is an evidence-based approach that is critical to engaging people who use drugs and equipping them with tools and information that support positive changes and save lives. Harm reduction simply means offering options to help people where they are.
Contentnea-Savannah Joins Frink, Northwest in State STEM recommendation
Contentnea-Savannah joins list of schools recommended for state STEM distinction Contentnea-Savannah K-8 School has been added to a growing list of Lenoir County Public Schools campuses recommended to the State Board of Education for recognition as North Carolina STEM Schools of Distinction—joining earlier recommendations for E.B. Frink Middle School and Northwest Elementary.
Woman gives false ID, caught with gun at gas station
On May 18, 2025, at approximately 9:11 PM, officers with the Kinston Police Department’s D-Squad responded to the Marathon gas station at 1050 W New Bern Road regarding a report of a possible road rage incident.
Impaired driver arrested following pursuit
On May 18, 2025, at approximately 7:16 p.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department’s D-Squad attempted to conduct a traffic stop near the intersection of Highland Avenue and Highway 11 for littering and other motor vehicle violations. The driver failed to stop and fled from officers, initiating a vehicle pursuit.
Man arrested after disturbance at local convenience store
On May 18, 2025, at approximately 5:41 PM, officers from the Kinston Police Department’s D-Squad responded to a 911 call regarding a report of indecency at the Circle K located at 509 E. New Bern Road.
Traffic stop leads to drug and firearm arrests
On May 17, 2025, at approximately 5:20 p.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department’s D-Squad conducted a traffic stop on Cunningham Road for motor vehicle violations. During the stop, officers observed indicators of narcotics activity inside the vehicle.
Luke Bryan Achieves Spring 2025 Dean's List at Belmont University
NASHVILLE, TN (05/15/2025)-- Belmont University recently released the Dean's List for the spring 2025 semester. Approximately 47% of the University's 6,912 undergraduate students qualified for the spring 2025 Dean's List, including Luke Bryan (La Grange).
SNHU Announces Spring 2025 Dean's List
MANCHESTER, NH (05/13/2025)-- It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Spring 2025 Dean's List. The spring terms run from January to May.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Friends of the Library Conduct Love Your Library! Raffle
The Kinston-Lenoir County Friends of the Library are conducting a Love Your Library! Fundraising raffle to support programming at the Kinston-Lenoir County, La Grange, and Pink Hill Public Libraries. For a donation of $50, all participants will be entered into a one-time virtual drawing for $1,000 to be held on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Assorted door prizes will also be awarded to participants.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County: