The Filling Station has been named a 2023 Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Award grant recipient! We have received $75,000 to further our work in Jones County, NC
Friday the 13th drawing offers $1.35 billion Mega Millions jackpot
North Carolinians hoping to get lucky on Friday the 13th have a shot at the second-largest jackpot in Mega Millions history as the jackpot now stands at $1.35 billion.
NCDMV Customers: Beware of Scam Targeting N.C. Residents
The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles routinely receives complaints from customers who have been targeted by scammers claiming to be representatives of either the DMV or the N.C. Department of Transportation.
Tina Jewell Graduates from York County Community College
Tina Jewell of Kinston, NC, graduated with an Associate in Arts in Liberal Studies from York County Community College.
Help wanted: Lenoir County Landfill/Solid waste - Heavy Equipment Operator
Help wanted: Lenoir County Landfill/Solid waste - Heavy Equipment Operator. Starting Salary $42,086
Help wanted: Visit Kinston/Kinston-Lenoir County Tourism Development Authority - Visitor Experience Manager
Visit Kinston/Kinston-Lenoir County Tourism Development Authority is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Visitor Experience Manager to join our team. Visit Kinston operates the Kinston-Lenoir County Visitor and Information Center seven days a week and manages Tourism Development for Kinston-Lenoir County.
Rep. Chris Humphrey: Highlights for Lenoir County, Jones County, and Greene County
I hope you and your family had a Merry Christmas and are enjoying a Happy New Year! We're excited to get back to work serving as your voice in Raleigh for the 2023 legislative session.
Arendell Parrott Academy student, Killen Harper, a semi-finalist for the NCSU Park Scholarship
Arendell Parrott Academy student, Killen Harper, a semi-finalist for the NCSU Park Scholarship. At graduation, Killen will have completed 11 of the 15 AP courses offered at Parrott. She is a member of APA’s SERV club.
Governor Cooper: Sustainable Electricity We Can Rely On
North Carolinians deserve reliable, sustainable electricity at a reasonable cost, but because of increasingly severe weather and aging fossil fuel plants, that result could be less certain. That’s why we now have a plan to ensure more reliable and sustainable electricity by moving more quickly toward low-cost renewable energy.
Senator Berger Announces Committee Appointments
Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) today announced his intended committee appointments for the 2023-24 legislative biennium.
Greene County Sheriff's Office charge Kinston man with multiple child sex crimes
On 01/09/2023, the Greene County Sheriff's Office arrested 34 year old William Ray Jones of Kinston. After a months long investigation Jones was charged with First Degree Statutory Rape, Statutory Rape of a Minor less than 15 years old, Sexual Act by Substitute Parent/Custodian, and Indecent Liberties with a Minor. Jones is currently being held in the Greene County Detention Center under a $650,000 secured bond.
Accident involving two 18-wheelers blocks traffic at Queen and 70
A double 18-wheeler accident at the corner of Queen Street and Highway 70 has closed the roads to traffic in all four directions. The Kinston Police Department, Kinston Fire and Rescue, and the Lenoir County Emergency services are on scene.
Senator Perry elevated to Chairman of Finance Committee
Senator Jim Perry (R-Lenoir) has been appointed as Chairman of the powerful Senate Finance Committee for the 2023-24 legislative biennium, by Senate President Pro Tempore, Phil Berger.
John Hood: Liberate Markets to Help Workers Succeed
I have two favorite quotes from Ronald Reagan about the world of work. The first one illustrates his mastery of an indispensable political tool: self-deprecating humor. “It’s true hard work never killed anybody,” he quipped, “but I figure, why take the chance?”
Help wanted: Lenoir County Tax Department - Administrative Assistant I
Help wanted: Lenoir County Tax Department - Administrative Assistant I - Minimum Annual Salary: $31,500
Obituary: Retha “Rita” Locklear Bryant
Retha “Rita” Locklear Bryant, 84 of Kinston, passed away Friday, January 6, 2023. The family will receive friends at the home of Gloria and Tim Hill, 2179 Summerhill Terrace, Kinston, NC. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 1:00 pm at Pinelawn Memorial Park with Pastor Alan Stocks officiating.
La Grange men arrested following Sunday morning foot chase, shot fired by suspects and robbery
Two men were arrested following the report of a Sunday morning robbery, a foot chase through a neighborhood and a shot fired by one of the suspects during the chase.
Man arrested on 'concealment of death' charge
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office has arrested and charged a man with concealment of death after discovering a dead woman in a Deanswood Drive residence.
Lenoir Community College President and Dean's List, Fall Semester 2022
Congratulations to the following Lenoir Community College students:
Greene County seeking nominations for the 2023 Governor's Volunteer Service Awards
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2023 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award for Greene County Volunteers.