Reginald Hamilton “Reg” Braxton, Jr., 67, passed away on March 8, 2023. At his request there will be no services.
2023 Coastal Plains Livestock Show and Sale coming in April
The 83rd Coastal Plains Junior Livestock Show and Sale is right around the corner and we want to invite everyone to join us on April 10th and 11th at the Lenoir County Livestock Arena. Every year over 150 youth from Pitt, Greene, Lenoir, Craven, Jones, Carteret, Cumberland, Onslow, Duplin, Sampson, Pamlico, and Pender counties participate in this event.
Pink Hill Public Library Serves as Community Center for All
Libraries are more than just places to check out books, especially in small towns like Pink Hill. The Etta Jones Turner Public Library (Pink Hill Public Library) has served as a community center since 1984 .
LCPS students rack up honors In advancing to NC Science Fair
Eli Nobles likes tomatoes and his family likes to grow them in their garden. So when the time came for Eli to create a science fair project, tomatoes were at the top of his list.
Help wanted: waterBEST Study - Soc/Clin Research Assistant - Temporary
Help wanted: waterBEST Study - Soc/Clin Research Assistant - Temporary. Pay Band Range (min to max) $31200 - $63349.
Event: Jason Crabb Concert
Jason Crabb Concert 5pm, April 15, 2023 at Kinston Lenoir Performing Arts Center, Kinston, NC.
KPD's Violent Crime Action Team apprehends wanted fugitive
On March 7th, KPD's Violent Crime Action Team located and apprehended a wanted fugitive, Alvion Burney, with the assistance of the NC SBI and KPD's D-Squad.
KPD detectives seize firearm and over 400 grams of cocaine in drug bust
On March 7th, KPD’s Violent Crime Action Team concluded a 4 month investigation into the sale of crack cocaine from Avery Mitchell. Over the course of the investigation Detectives conducted 4 separate controlled purchases of cocaine
John Hood: Don’t Let Roads Become Racetracks
During the early stage of the COVID crisis in 2020, my daily commute got super easy. Then it got scary hard.
LCC Graphics student Jonah Daniels takes top award
For the fourth time in five years, a Lenoir Community College Graphics student was awarded top honors in this year’s PICA (Printing Industry of the Carolinas) student competition for printing and graphics.
Neuse Enterprises, Inc. Receives 3-year Accreditation
Leon Deans, Executive Director of Neuse Enterprises, Inc. is pleased to announce that Neuse Enterprises, Inc. has been issued CARF accreditation based on its recent survey. The 3-year Accreditation applies to the following program(s)/services(s).
Help wanted: Lenoir County Department of Social Services - Social Worker III
Help wanted: Lenoir County Department of Social Services - Social Worker III. Salary Range: $40,322.66 - $61,355.70
Help wanted: waterBEST Study - Soc/Clin Research Assistant - Temporary
Help wanted: waterBEST Study - Soc/Clin Research Assistant - Temporary. Pay Band Range (min to max) $31200 - $63349.
KPD: Police chase ends with two arrests
On March 8th, 2023, members of the Kinston Police Department were conducting proactive traffic enforcement in the area of Vernon Ave. Kinston, N.C. when officers noticed a black in color Nissan being operated with a fictitious registration and illegal window tint.
Obituary: Mary Darden Killingsworth Tyndall
Mary Darden Killingsworth Tyndall, 75, of Kinston, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at her home. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday, March 10, 2023 at Howard-Carter Funeral Home. Funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Shady Grove Church with Pastor Greg Dickerson officiating. A private burial will be held.
9th Annual Stew & Brew Supports G.I. Joe's Military Living History Museum
The annual events support the G.I. Joe's Military Living History Museum by donating 100% of the proceeds from the event allows the museum to provide funds to the arts and writing program.
County residents invited to attend meetings about proposed fire tax increase
Residents in parts of Lenoir County are invited to meet officials from three volunteer fire department districts who are asking county commissioners to raise their individual fire tax
John Hood: COVID Mandates Were Too Strict
When the COVID-19 pandemic struck in early 2020, Gov. Roy Cooper and other officials began exercising government power in ways unprecedented in modern times
Six-figure scholarship adds glitter as North Lenoir student attains goal
Courtney Humphrey has worked hard in hopes of gaining admission to the University of North Carolina and its prestigious Kenan-Flagler Business School. Last week, her effort was rewarded. In a six-figure way.
Help wanted: Lenoir County Health Department - Social Worker II
Help wanted: Lenoir County Health Department - Social Worker II. Salary Range: $36,530.34 - $55,585.24