In response to the recent violence that has plagued the city, Kinston’s Mayor Dontario Hardy is holding a press conference on Monday, July 11, 2022, to encourage citizens to cooperate and report any suspicious activity.
Event: Lenoir/Greene United Way celebrates 90th anniversary
The “Secret Garden” garden party celebrating 90 years of Lenoir/Greene United Way takes place on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at Kinston Country Club.
Greene County Sheriff's Office: Drug and felony firearm arrest
On Saturday morning 07/02/2022 around 12:40 am Greene County Deputies Nick Brinson and Emma Miller. Stopped to assist a stranded motorist on Mt. Herman Church Rd. Upon checking the driver, 41 year old Lacey Howard of Goldsboro, Deputies learned that he had an outstanding order for arrest for Disorderly Conduct out of Wayne County.
Obituary: Elmer Coleman Rodwell, Sr.
Elmer Coleman Rodwell, Sr. July 11, 1925 – July 4, 2022. A service of love and remembrance will be held by the graveside on Monday, July 11, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Innocents Episcopal Church Cemetery, 6861 Hwy 55 West, Seven Springs, NC 28578
NWS: Strong to severe thunderstorms and dangerous heat this week
An active week starts today, with dangerous heat indices of 105-110 degrees expected today. Then, late this afternoon and especially this evening, strong to severe thunderstorms are possible, bringing a threat for damaging winds and torrential downpours with localized flooding. Some large hail and frequent lightning may accompany the storms as well.
Kids On Stage announces 2022-2023 shows
Kids On Stage officially announced their first two shows of the 2022-2023 season. This season's theme is “Something To Believe In.”
2022 Barton College Spring Semester President's and Dean's Lists
Barton College named 88 full-time, undergraduate students to the President’s List and 348 full-time, undergraduate students to the Dean’s List for spring semester 2022.
Event: Queen Street Church welcomes new Pastor
Queen Street Church Welcomes New Pastor All are welcome and encouraged to meet this evening at Middle Grounds Coffee House between 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. to say hello to Queen Street Church’s new pastor, Rev. Dr. Creighton Alexander.
Reece Gardner: I appreciate you
Well, we are into another July 4th Week and it might be an ideal time to let our families and friends know that we appreciate them. As I have said before, I am convinced that three of the most important words in the English language are "I appreciate you."
KPD responds to 3rd shooting in two days
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: