On Tuesday, July 5, 2022, 11:14am, Kinston Police Officers responded to a report of a person that had been shot at Pine Street and Hicks Avenue is Kinston, N.C
Event: Guilford Performance Textiles by Lear hosting Job Fair
Event: Guilford Performance Textiles by Lear hosting Job Fair
NWS: Severe thunderstorms and dangerous heat possible Wednesday
We are watching for the threat of scattered to numerous thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon and evening.
4-H Down East Dairy Project to begin August 7, 2022
We are so EXCITED to announce that the 2022 4-H Down East Dairy Project will begin August 7th! Registration will open for youth that have NEVER done the project on July 8th at 8 AM. All others will be able to register July 9th. There is a max of 50 participants.
Kinston Police Department presents 38th annual National Night Out
The Kinston Police Department presents the 38th Anniversary National Night Out on August 2, 2022 at 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Grainger Stadium located at 400 E. Grainger Ave with fun, food, and information tables. There will be emergency vehicles, enforcement personnel, and other activities.
Lenoir Community College Spring Semester Dean's and President's list
Congratulations to the following Lenoir Community College students.
Greene County Schools recognize students in Los Puentes Two-Way Immersion program
Greene County Schools started a two-way immersion program in 2003. In this program, students learn English language arts and social students in English for half the day. The other half of the day they learn Spanish language arts, math, and science in Spanish.
Kinston Police investigate two dead, two others shot on Sunday
On Sunday, July 3rd, 2022, at approximately 4:20 am, Kinston Police Officers responded to a report of a person that had been shot at a residence on the 300 block of Sunshine St. Kinston, N.C. Officers arrived on scene to find Kianna Newborn, 25, of Kinston deceased as a result of multiple gunshot wounds. On Sunday, July 3rd, 2022, at approximately 6:30 pm, Kinston Police Officers responded to a report of a person that had been shot on the 200 block of S. Adkin St. Kinston, N.C. Officers arrived on scene to find Michael Davis Jr., 42, of Kinston with multiple gunshot wounds. Mr. Davis was transported to ECU Health Medical Center where he later died as a result of his injuries. The investigation is in its early stages and investigators are working to determine a motive and if this incident is related to the earlier shooting.
Jonathan Hoover: Theological Patriotism
Over the last few years I have become increasingly patriotic, but I have struggled with how Christians should publicly display their patriotism given the divisive nature of our culture. For many years I wanted to separate my patriotism from my Christian faith as if they were two completely different belief systems. In one sense that is obviously true, but I will argue here that American patriotism is tied to Christian theology.
Mike Parker: Fourth of July show we need to return to the basics
July 4th is the day we celebrate the birth of our nation. In 1776, Great Britain’s 13 North American colonies had a population of around 3 million people. These colonies had no army – just militias composed of citizen-soldiers. They were facing one of the world’s best-trained and most professional armies.
Lenoir County marriages
The following couples were married in Lenoir County:
Greene Central High School to receive Mr. Holland's Opus Foundations grant
The Greene Central High School Band has been selected by The Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation to receive new instruments. These new instruments include tubas, euphoniums, French horns, tenor saxophones, alto saxophones, trumpet, trombones, and a bass drum. The total retail value of this donation is over $40,000.
New county manager has deep roots in Jones County
Kyle Smith, a native of Trenton, assumed the role of Jones County Manager in May. Previous manager Franky Howard stepped down after 15 years to become the CEO of ONWASA. Smith was the county finance officer before the Jones County Board of Commissioners selected him to be the interim county manager.
Amber Hargett: Adult Summer Reading Program
As the weather heats up and summer sets in, join us at Neuse Regional Libraries for the Adult Summer Reading Program. Pleasure reading is a proven stress reliever, a great way to exercise your brain, and improve your concentration and ability to focus.
Lenoir County births
Birth certificate records obtained from the Lenoir County Register of Deeds database list the mother's maiden name. In some cases only one parent is listed:
Tropical Storm Colin forms off the SC Coast
Tropical Storm Colin formed this morning along the central coast of South Carolina. TS Colin will move northeast along the NC coast today through Sunday, bringing with it a variety of impacts including locally heavy rainfall, potential for isolated tornadoes, and gusty winds, especially along the coast.
Governor Cooper signs three bills into law
Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law:
Cooking with Tammy: Fourth of July Food Fare
Celebrate the birth of our great nation this Holiday with food that celebrates the Red, White and Blue!!
John Hood: Voter ID Should Have Been Settled
Movie sequels are almost always worse than the original films. Notable exceptions, such as this summer’s Top Gun: Maverick, merely prove the rule. For every Empire Strikes Back, there’s a Highlander 2: The Quickening, Halloween Kills, and Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol.
Farmers Market update for July 1, 2022
Market open between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm Tuesday and Saturday