A flurry of social media posts in response to a Texas Rangers press release has local people questioning the security of Wood Ducks baseball in Kinston. Established in 2017, and currently in a 12 year contact with the City of Kinston to play at Grainger Stadium, the Wood Ducks are a focal point of tourism and entertainment.
On Saturday, February 4th, the African American Heritage Commission of Kinston-Lenoir County will unveil a Civil Rights Trail Marker at 1PM. AAHC Chairman, Sammy C. Aiken says, “ our community recognizes the bravery and determination of the young Kinston citizens in their fight for our equal rights.”
Of the thousands of seniors expected to graduate from North Carolina high schools this year, David Phillippe is in a class of his own – one of 19 graduating seniors in the state chosen as a candidate for the 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.
Mr. Herbert Gray, 78, transitioned Friday, January 27, 2023 at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC. Viewing for Mr. Gray will be from 3pm to 6 pm Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Mills Funeral Home with his Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity rites following at 7 pm.
The trip Derrian Wilson took with a friend this week to Chapel Hill was part fun getaway and part reconnaissance mission. Chapel Hill and the University of North Carolina could figure mightily into Derrian’s future now that the Kinston High School senior is a finalist for the prestigious Morehead-Cain Scholarship to UNC.
On Tuesday during the lunch hour, a two motor vehicle accident caused a disruption to the flow of traffic and business. The accident occurred on US 70 West near the Waves Carwash and Murphy Express Gas Station.
The Kinston-Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce honored business and community leaders as they hosted the 112th Annual Awards Banquet at the Kinston Country Club, Tuesday, January 31st.
Nine members of the Greene Early College High School Beta Club attended the North Carolina Senior Beta State Convention in Greensboro, January 27-28. Beta is an educational youth organization in America to promote the ideals of academic achievement, character, service and leadership among elementary and secondary school students.
Lenoir County government and the City of Kinston have entered into an interlocal agreement to do inspection services for all the residents of Lenoir County.
According to the latest-available set of comparable data, North Carolina ranks 33rd in the nation in “deaths of despair” — that is, in the combined rates of suicides, fatal drug overdoses, and alcohol-induced deaths. In 2020 our age-adjusted rate was 55.5 deaths of despair per 100,000 residents, slightly higher than the national average of 54.8. From 2018 to 2020, our rate rose by 26%.
On Tuesday, The Kinston/Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce hosted the 112th Annual Awards Banquet at the Kinston Country Club. During the banquet, the Chamber of Commerce presented awards for Citizen of the Year, Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award and Ambassador of the Year. The entertainment this year was given by comedian, Coach Tom Holaday.
Update: LCSO Det. Jacob Davis confirmed that missing teen, Jocelyn G. Vasquez has been found.
Jocelyn G. Vasquez, 15, was last seen Jan. 25 at North Lenoir High School. She is possibly in the area of La Grange near the Lenoir and Greene County line.
North Lenoir High School senior Claire Hollingsworth has been named a finalist for the Centennial Scholarship at NC State University, a four-year merit scholarship worth a minimum of $60,000, plus another $7,500 in enrichment grants.
The North Lenoir Fire & Rescue Annual Banquet was held at Falling Creek Country Club in Kinston, NC on Saturday, January 28, 2023. Members and their families gathered for a night of fellowship, celebration and recognition.
On April 1, 2023, approximately 55,000 children receiving NC Health Choice coverage will move to NC Medicaid and begin receiving additional physical and behavioral health services. This change will help save families money and increase access to care.
Help wanted: Lenoir County Board of Elections - Director of Elections - Director of Elections - Salary Range: $54,229.50 - $82,516.60
Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office K9 Ziva will receive a bullet- and stab-protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Ziva’s vest is sponsored by Christopher Campanale of North Kingstown, R.I. and will be embroidered with the sentiment “Honoring those who served and sacrificed.” Delivery is expected within eight-to-10 weeks.
Lenoir County Emergency Services along with Sand Hill Vol. Fire Dept., and Hugo Volunteer Fire & Rescue are currently on scene of a vehicle accident that occurred this morning on Hwy 11 N, just outside of Kinston.
