North Carolina is preparing for heavy rainfall and possible flooding on Friday and Saturday from the remnants of Hurricane Ian. Governor Cooper reminds residents that now is the time to complete their personal preparations.
Hoverboard fire safety tips from North Lenoir Fire and Rescue
Last night, NLFR responded to a reported structure fire. Upon arrival, crews found a hoverboard on fire. The hoverboard was quicky removed from the home and extinguished. Thankfully, there were no injuries or serious damage reported.
John Hood: Let's make Medicaid Expansion Work
Are Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper, Republican House Speaker Tim Moore, and Republican Senate leader Phil Berger about to strike a deal to expand North Carolina’s Medicaid program?
Reece Gardner: Music never grows old
With the Mid-Term Election coming up in Early November, many of us will be watching and listening as events unfold. BE SURE TO VOTE! More on this Issue in a later Column.
Feed truck hits power line, Banks School road closed
Feed truck hits power line, Banks School road closed
KPD: Shooting at 600 block of Larkspur Road
On Tuesday, September 27th, 2022, at approximately 11:50 am officers from the Kinston Police Department responded to the 600 block of Larkspur Road in reference to a call of an individual shot in the area.
Community volunteer event this Thursday Sept 29th
Local organizations from across Kinston, including Hope Restorations, Inc., the City of Kinston, the Kinston Police Department, Kinston Parks and Recreation, and the Red Cross, will join Wells Fargo for Welcome Home, a community enrichment project focused on East Kinston.
NWS: Ian has strengthened into a Major Hurricane
Ian has strengthened into a Major Hurricane this morning, and has made landfall over western Cuba. Hurricane Ian is expected to continue north into the Gulf of Mexico today, and then make landfall on the Florida peninsula early Thursday morning.
Help wanted: Lenoir County Public Health - Processing Assistant V - Environmental Health
Help wanted: Lenoir County Public Health - Processing Assistant V - Environmental Health
Adoptathon Event Hosted by PetSense and Lenoir County SPCA
On September 24, 2022, The Lenoir County SPCA collaborated with PetSense in Kinston to host an Adoptathon Event. The event is used to bring community together for a common goal to support the dogs and cats looking for furr-ever homes. PetSense is a local chain pet supply store that is at 4130 W Vernon Ave in Kinston, which is sponsored by Tractor Supply.
New nonprofit to honor the memory of long time Pink Hill business owner, Charlotte Baker
Charlotte Baker was a lifetime Duplin County resident and Pink Hill business owner who was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS/Lou Gehrig’s Disease) in 2018 and succumbed to the disease in 2021 after a valiant battle.
NWS: Confidence increasing that Eastern NC will feel impacts from Hurricane Ian
Confidence is increasing that Eastern NC will feel impacts from this system, with the greatest threats continuing to be heavy rainfall and the potential for flash flooding, as well as coastal flooding.
Mike Parker: September 30 marks dual anniversary in our history
On Friday, September 30, the Lenoir County Historical Association will hold a grand birthday celebration to serve a dual purpose. This year, 2022, marks the 250th anniversary of the construction of Harmony Hall – and it also marks the 51st anniversary of the founding of the Lenoir County Historical Association. The construction of Harmony Hall began in 1772, and the association held its organizational meeting in 1971.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Christopher Nelson: Fall Into Your Future at Neuse Regional Libraries
Neuse Regional Libraries has taken pride over the years in offering avenues for personal and professional growth, including our ongoing collaboration with Lenoir Community College to provide our twice-weekly Career Ready Lab at the Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library (KLCPL).
2022 Cindy A. Jones Nursing Memorial Scholarship announced
Ms. Tanisha Wilson, a senior nursing student at PCC is the 2022 recipient of the Cindy A. Jones Nursing Memorial Scholarship through the Lenoir Hospital Foundation.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Farmers Market update for September 24, 2022
Market open between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm Tuesday and Saturday
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Fall for Pears
Pears are generally ready and ripe to pick in our region in late summer and early fall. Pears are not heavily produced in North Carolina but many of us remember a pear tree or two in our Grandparents yards. We certainly produce enough that you can find them at your Local Farmers Market.
Kinston-Lenoir County Annual St. Baldrick's Event to fight childhood cancer
On November 15, 2018, the most courageous kid I have ever known, at the age of 15, passed on to be with the Lord. He was handsome, intelligent, great sense of humor, and a quick wit. He was a gifted musician. His faith was stronger than that of some of the greatest preachers I’ve known. He was the best of us. His name was Colby Tucker.