North Carolina drivers in all 100 counties should look out for the BAT-mobile cruising their local streets this summer.
Impactful weather on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday
Sunday: The main threats will be damaging wind gusts and large hail. An isolated tornado will also be possible. Torrential downpours will occur in the strongest storms as well. Timing will be from mid afternoon into the evening (3-11 PM).
Monday: Heat Index values up to 105 degrees are expected.
Tuesday: Heat Index values up to 105-115 degrees and severe thunderstorms are also possible.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
LCC Program Chair Selected for State Task Force
Lenoir Community College Business Administration/Accounting and Finance Program Chair Kristy Grady has been selected to serve on the State Board/North Carolina Associate of Certified Professional Accountants (NCACPA) Education Task Force. She is one of two members from the North Carolina Community Colleges on the 10-member board.
LCES confirms fatality in fireworks explosion, gives update on injured firefighters
The three injured firefighters were transported from the scene to ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, NC to be treated for their injuries. Two of the three firefighters have been released from the hospital, and one firefighter was transported to the NC Jaycee Burn Center in Chapel Hill for further treatment. Unfortunately, Randy Herring succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
Greene County keeps property tax rate the same, gives employees at least a 5% raise
Greene County Commissioners passed the FY 2022-2023 budget. The July 1st effective budget increases spending on Emergency Services, keeps the property tax rate at $0.786 per $100 of valuation, and gives all employees at least a 5% cost of living raise.
Farmers Market update for June 11, 2022
Market open between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm Tuesday and Saturday
Cooking with Tammy: Just Peachy!
Did you know that North Carolina growers produce as many as 70 different varieties, each with its own unique flavor? Although the Sandhills region is known for peach production, consumers can find growers all across the state. Peaches are a warm weather favorite and you will find they taste best June-August in parts of the South.
Fireworks container detonated causing injuries to several firefighters in La Grange
At approximately 3:15pm this afternoon, La Grange Volunteer Fire Department, North Lenoir Fire & Rescue, and the North Carolina Forest Service were dispatched to 4871 Bulltown Road in La Grange, NC for a reported brush fire approaching a structure. Prior to arrival, the Lenoir County 911 Center advised responding personnel the structure contained commercial-grade fireworks.
Several firefighters injured in La Grange fire
Interview with Lenoir County Emergency Services Director Murry Stroud
Lenoir County Drug Arrest, Seven Springs, NC
Gary Octavious WILLIS of Seven Springs, North Carolina was arrested, pursuant to a narcotics investigation conducted by the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit.
Snow Hill woman charged after traffic stop
Deputy Devin James was patrolling the Arba-Jason area when he noticed a suspicious vehicle; after conducting a traffic stop on the vehicle and performing a consent search along with other Deputies, Deputy James arrested 38 year old Beatrice Church of Snow Hill, who was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and later charged with Possession with Intent to Sell/Deliver Schedule II controlled substance.
Update: Summerfest 2022 June 11, 2022 event canceled
UPDATE: CANCELED! Kinston’s annual Summerfest kicks off on June 11, 2022 with a concert presented by Downtown Kinston Revitalization (DKR) at Pearson Park. Breadwine and Blooze, the band who performed during last year’s July 4th weekend fireworks display, will be returning to Kinston for an evening filled with food, vendors, and music.
Jones County lowers property tax rate again, down 12 cents over last 6 years
The Jones County Board of Commissioners approved the county manager’s recommendation of the 2022-2023 fiscal year budget. Changes include lowering the tax rate and county employees getting a pay raise.
Local students selected for $14,000 Golden Leaf Foundation Scholarships
The Golden LEAF Foundation announced that 215 rural North Carolina students were selected to receive up to a $14,000 Golden LEAF Scholarship, including two in Jones County and one in Lenoir County.
State Employees Credit Union celebrates 85 years
State Employees Credit Union celebrates 85 years of service to the community. Lara Lang-Tribula, SECU Senior Vice President in Kinston, talks about how the credit union celebrated its 85 year milestone.
LCPS recognizes 32 retirees with 806 years in education
Lenoir County Public School employees who together have amassed 806 years of service to schools and school children were honored Wednesday for their loyalty, their longevity and, as Superintendent Brent Williams said, for doing “that which has never been done before.”
Suspect charged with July 2021 homicide in Deep Run
On July 9, 2021, at 2:40 a.m., the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office responded to 1847 Will Cunningham Road in Deep Run, NC in regards to a shooting incident. Deputies arrived and found the victim deceased from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was identified as 75-year-old Daniel Moore Sr. who lived at this address.
Seniors wrap up unusual high school career as LCPS wraps up graduations
Maegan Parrish, an honor student chosen as a commencement speaker for her graduation on Saturday, remembers the date when she was last a full-time, in-person high school student.
Lenoir County Board of Commissioners approve budget with pay adjustment for county employees
Lenoir County Commissioners approved this coming's years budget, which keeps the property tax rate the same, and adjusts pay for county employees.