On September 29, 2022, volunteers from Hope Restoration, the Red Cross, the Kinston Fire Department, City of Kinston, Kinston Police Department, Kinston/Lenoir County Parks and Recreation and Wells Fargo came together for Project Welcome Home.
Frink history teacher wins statewide award
An EB Frink Middle School teacher known for his ability to bring the past into the present for his students has won an Outstanding Teacher of North Carolina History Award from the Historical Society of North Carolina.
Another rabid raccoon was found in lenoir county
The Lenoir County Health Department received confirmation from the North Carolina State Laboratory that another raccoon has tested positive for rabies.
NWS: Hurricane Ian expected to bring prolonged period of wind, rain, elevated waters
Our overall impacts from a prolonged period of wind, rain and elevated waters from both Ian and other weather features,
SECU Foundation Provides Bridge to Career Program Scholarships to Local Community College Students
The member-funded SECU Foundation has provided funding for up to 30 local students to receive an SECU Bridge to Career scholarship valued at $500 for study at Lenoir Community College.
Local organizations team up with Wells Fargo to support more affordable, sustainable neighborhoods
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.
Letter to the Editor: Taylor Black Cemetery - Culture, Heritage, Identity - A story of Restoration
Over 100 years of history buried in one area and no one barely even remembers it or knows it is there. As a community it is our job, nay, our responsibility to look after our own heritage because if we won’t do it, then how can we charge the task to someone else and expect satisfactory results.
Governor Cooper Issues State of Emergency in Advance of Severe Weather
In advance of Hurricane Ian’s remnants moving through the state, Governor Roy Cooper declared a State of Emergency today to activate the state’s emergency operations plan, waive transportation rules to help the transport of fuel and critical supplies, help first responders and the agriculture industry and protect consumers from price gouging.
Kinston Police Department share missing person bulletin
The Kinston Police Department posted the following on their Facebook page.
NWS Morehead City Hurricane Ian Update
Ian is now a strong Category 4 hurricane located about 75 miles WSW of Naples, FL. No major changes were made to the forecast track overnight - Ian is still expected to make landfall today along the west coast of Florida, around the Port Charlotte area, and slowly track NE across central FL tonight and Thursday.
North Carolina Prepares for Remnants of Hurricane Ian
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.