The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
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:
House of Ink opens in Kinston
The House of Ink, located at 111 N. Queen Street in Kinston held its grand opening on Friday. Owner Brandon Corey has previously owned and operated House of Ink in Greenville and Bubba’s Smokehouse.
Five LCPS seniors in hunt for top merit scholarships
Five seniors from three LCPS high schools have cleared a major hurdle as they contend for prestigious merit scholarships.
Farmer's Market update for January 7, 2023
Kettle Style Snacks will continue to be at the Farmers Market through the winter months. Rodney will be on site from 9 o'clock until sundown on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, selling pork skins, pork rinds, fried peanuts AND those very delicious funnel cakes.
St. Mary's Episcopal Church continues tradition with annual Boar's Head and Yule Log Festival
On Sunday, January 8th, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church continues its annual Boar’s Head and Yule Log Festival. The performances are at 3:00 and 5:00 pm in the church sanctuary. Entrance to the performance is free and open to everyone. St. Mary’s is at 800 Roundtree Street in Kinston.
Cooking with Tammy: Healthy New Recipes to try for 2023!
Whether you are trying to stick to your New Year’s Resolutions or just want to get back on the healthy eating track after a little too much seasonal excess, here are some new and different recipes for you to give a try! Many of these will fall under the Mediterranean Diet.
Riley Road suspicious death on Christmas Day ruled accidental
In reference to the media release sent on 12/25/22 regarding the suspicious death on Riley Rd. The autopsy was completed on 01/04/23 and after conferring with the Medical Examiners’ Office it has been determined that the cause of death will be ruled as accidental. The injuries sustained by Kenneth Jackson, 59, of Kinston were consistent with a fall and no foul play was detected. At this time, there is no concern for public safety and this case has been closed.
40-acre brush fire in southern Lenoir County
According to Lenoir County Emergency Services, Lenoir County Fire Departments and the North Carolina Forestry Service are actively working to contain a large brush fire just outside of Deep Run, NC. Lenoir County 911 received a call at approximately 1:39 this afternoon reporting a field fire in the area of Tulls Mill Rd and Old Pink Hill Rd. Firefighters arrived on scene to find approximately 25-30 acres on fire and progressing toward the wood line. Due to the winds, the fire has now grown to approximately 40 acres in size.
The NC Forestry service has two plows on scene and is monitoring conditions from above with spotter planes. No homes or structures are currently in danger however, residents in areas North and West of the incident will notice hazy smoke conditions until the fire is brought under control.
Wednesday’s Powerball drawing brings $1 million win
One North Carolinian who tried their luck in Wednesday’s Powerball drawing matched all five white balls to win a $1 million prize.
Help Wanted: Lenoir County Department of Social Services Social Worker III - Links
Lenoir County Department of Social Services Social Worker III - Links
John Hood: Competition Makes Public Schools Better
According to multiple media reports, there will likely be major efforts during the 2023 session of the North Carolina General Assembly to raise and reform teacher compensation and enact other public-education reforms while also expanding the state’s school-choice programs.
Traffic stops lead to multiple arrests
The following was released on Kinston Police Departments Facebook page:
Man arrested for stealing $40,000 using apps on victim's smart phone
A man was placed in jail after a Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office investigation revealed he had stolen $40,000.
Woman arrested for allegedly stealing gift cards
On Wednesday, the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office arrested a woman for stealing Visa gift cards valued at more than $1,000.
Delta Kappa Gamma recognizes outstanding beginning teachers in their third year
Lenoir County’s Sigma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma recently recognized outstanding beginning teachers in their third year of teaching for the month of October. Congratulations to Melanie Smith, teacher at South Lenoir High School, Will Kelly, teacher at Contentnea-Savannah K-8 School, and Tony Kopanski, teacher at Woodington Middle School for having been chosen by their mentors.
Readout from Governor’s Office Meeting with Duke Energy Officials Following Christmas Power Outages
Governor Cooper and staff from the Governor’s Office met with officials from Duke Energy to ask questions about the causes of power outages over the Christmas holiday, December 24, 25, and 26, and understand utility leaders’ plans to avoid similar outages and improve communications with customers and the public in the future.
Vicki Kennedy: Techno Service
Yesterday I spent over 30 minutes making a doctor's appointment. When I went online to get the phone number (who has a yellow pages anymore?), I was prompted to contact the appointment clerk with a quick email. Several hours later, the clerk texted a response that included her phone number.
Woman arrested for stealing, trying to sell vehicles
A Lenoir County woman has been arrested by the Pink Hill Police Department after a Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office investigation.
Munn Gymnasium sustains damage in storm
Munn Gymnasium at South Lenoir High School sustained damage as a storm moved through the area. “The roof was damaged in places but is intact structurally. School is expected to open to students on Thursday as scheduled,” said Lenoir County Public Information Officer Patrick Holmes.