The Kinston Police Department continues to combat criminal violence in our city in which suspects use firearms to commit their crimes.
Kinston Police: Early morning high speed chase ends in Craven County
On Monday, November 08, 2021, at approximately 1:11 am, officers from the Kinston Police Department checked out with a suspicious vehicle behind Premiere Theatre located at 1176 Hill Farm Road. Officers made contact with two juvenile individuals inside the vehicle and were investigating the purpose why they were at the property when the driver of the vehicle attempted to back over one of the officers.
LCC and Barton College form partnership for Criminal Justice Program
Lenoir Community College and Barton College have entered into an agreement to provide LCC Criminal Justice students an opportunity to transfer to Barton College to complete a four-year degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice Sciences.
Snow Hill Primary receives STEM Recognition
Snow Hill Primary has been recognized as a STEM School of Distinction under the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction's (NCDPI) STEM Recognition Program. In order to reach this recognition, Snow Hill Primary has to meet certain criteria set by DPI.
Opening gates to opportunities at Lenoir Community College
Noe Vidal-Fuentes, 2021 Greene Central High School (GCHS) graduate, not only graduated with a high school diploma, but also earned an Intermediate Welding Certificate through Lenoir Community College.
Lenoir County births
The following births were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Help wanted: Lenoir County Department of Social Services - Child Support Agent II - Regular; Full-time
Lenoir County Department of Social Services - Child Support Agent II - Regular; Full-time. Salary Range: $31,234 - $47,526
Help wanted: Lenoir County Department of Social Services - Foreign Language Interpreter II - Regular; Full-time
Lenoir County Department of Social Services - Foreign Language Interpreter II - Regular; Full-time. Salary Range: $28,296 - $42,006
Mike Parker: Reader poses a pertinent question about phone scammers
I had several readers comment about my Oct. 4 column concerning the latest Medicare scam. The caller asks if the older person on Medicare has received the latest Medicare chip-enabled green Medicare card. Of course, the scammer needs to verify the information to get the new secure card to the person.
Lenoir County marriages
The following couples were married in Lenoir County:
Taylor Moore named GCS Elementary Assistant Principal of the year
Taylor Moore, Assistant Principal of Greene County intermediate school was named this year’s Greene County School’s Elementary Assistant Principal of the year which is sponsored by the North Carolina Association of Principals and Assistant Principals.
Wood Ducks announce Toy Drive benefitting Kennedy home
The Down East Wood Ducks announced today, they will be having a Toy Drive, sponsored by Lovick’s Café to benefit the Kennedy Home children.
Snow Hill Primary announces Terrific Kids
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.
Lenoir, Wayne and Greene counties Family Accountability and Recovery Court Program named one of the best in the Nation
The Family Accountability and Recovery Court (FARC) in Lenoir, Wayne, and Greene Counties has been selected as one of nine Rural Innovation Sites by the Rural Justice Collaborative (RJC) Advisory Council.
Public Notice: House Auction by South Lenoir High School Carpentry Program on Saturday, 11/13
House Auction by South Lenoir High School Carpentry Program on Saturday, 11/13. The house can be viewed by appointment at South Lenoir High School, 3355 Old Hwy. 11, Deep Run. Contact Mr. Frank Emory at 252-568-6161 or cell 252-560-3025.
Help Wanted: Lenoir County DSS - Social Worker IV - Investigative, Assessment & Treatment (multiple vacancies)
Help wanted: Lenoir County DSS: Social Worker IV - Investigative, Assessment & Treatment (multiple vacancies) - Special Entry Salary: $47,526, Salary Range: $38,055 - $57,906
Help Wanted: Lenoir County DSS - Social Worker III - Foster Care
Help Wanted: Lenoir County DSS - Social Worker III - Foster Care
Special Entry Salary: $43,056
Salary Range: $34,476 - $52,460
Help wanted: Town of La Grange: Public Services Worker II
Help wanted: Town of La Grange: Public Services Worker II. Salary Range: $31,219 - $42,882/yr. (4-day work week)
Help wanted: Town of La Grange - Public services worker I
Town of La Grange - Public services worker I
Help wanted: Lenoir County Government IT Network & Security Administrator
Lenoir County Government IT Network & Security Administrator - Salary Range: $46,367 - $68,832