The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Obituary: Dr. Hanan Shaker Kirollos
Dr. Hanan Shaker Kirollos, 58 of Kinston North Carolina passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at UNC Health Lenoir. A private funeral service will be held at St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church in Raleigh on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 11:30 AM. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at 2 PM at Bethel Free Will Baptist Church in Kinston.
KPD investigating murder
Officers arrived on scene a located a 16 y/o male juvenile that had succumbed to injuries received as the result of a gun shot wound. At this time, the information of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of family members.
Suspect in multiple Lenoir County convenience store larcenies arrested
A man suspected of multiple larcenies at two Speedway convenience stores in Lenoir County has been arrested and is in custody in Greene County on unrelated charges. Douglas Suggs, 39, was identified and taken into custody by officers with the Kinston Police Department after the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office requested assistance from the community.
LCSO's Narcotics Unit arrest man on drug charges in Lenoir County
Detectives with the narcotics unit of the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office arrested Kinston resident, Raeford Gerald Quinn, on Friday for drug charges and an outstanding warrant for possession of methamphetamine. During a search of his residence, Quinn was found in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia and was subsequently processed for the warrant and received new charges.
Obituary: Dr. Hanan Shaker Kirollos
Dr. Hanan Shaker Kirollos, 58 of Kinston North Carolina passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at UNC Health Lenoir. A private funeral service will be held at St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church in Raleigh on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 11:30 AM. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at 2 PM at Bethel Free Will Baptist Church in Kinston.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
NCDOT Awards Grant Funds to 10 Airports for Aviation Career Education Academies
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation recently awarded $3,000 grants to 10 airports to assist with hosting aviation and aerospace-themed summer academies for middle and high school students.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Turn to Turmeric
Turmeric has recently been called the “most effective powerhouse in existence”. That a big promise, however several studies have shown that turmeric has powerful benefits for your body and brain. What is this magical spice?
LCSO asks for help identifying suspects in theft
On Feb. 28, March 10, March 13 and March 15, a male entered convenience stores in the southern portion of Lenoir County and stole items from those stores.
Cousins Maine Lobster, as seen on Shark Tank, Returns to Kinston
Cousins Maine Lobster has announced their return visit to Mother Earth Brewing on March 19th from 12pm-5pm.
Martial arts legends remembered at Kinston seminar held at LCC
More than 70 martial artists from across North and South Carolina and Maine attended the annual Shihan Barry Huneycutt and Hanshi Lemuel Stroud Memorial Seminar Saturday at Lenoir Community College. The seminar was hosted by Stroud’s School of Martial Arts in Kinston and Charles June Karate Institute of Greenville.
John Hood: Labor Participation Is Falling Again
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics just released its latest jobs report for North Carolina and the rest of the country. As usual, the report contained a mixture of good news and bad.
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Sen. Berger Statement on Gov. Cooper's Reckless Budget Proposal
Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) released the following statement on Gov. Roy Cooper's budget proposal:
NC House Speaker Tim Moore Responds to Governor Cooper's Unrealistic Budget Proposal
State House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) released the following statement Wednesday following the release of Governor Roy Cooper’s budget proposal.
Governor Cooper Releases Proposed Budget, First in Opportunity
Governor Roy Cooper released his recommended budget for FY 2023-2025, First in Opportunity. The plan put forth by the Governor builds on the state’s success and “once-in-a-generation” opportunity by investing in North Carolina families, businesses, and communities.
Amazon, United Way Donate to Local Shelters
Amazon’s local Kinston plant and Lenoir/Greene United Way teamed up to donate personal care products to three local shelters. Donations of men’s and women’s undergarments, toiletries, socks and cleansing wipes were given to Greene County Interfaith in Snow Hill, SAFE and the Friends of the Homeless shelter…a donation valued at over $1,000.
Gospel Music Hall of Fame Member Ed O’Neal Ends Dixie Melody Boys Era
Ed O’Neal, a legendary Southern Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame member, has announced the retirement of The Dixie Melody Boys’ name after more than 60 years of success in the industry.
Lenoir County drainage project requires temporary closure of Rouse Road, near Tanglewood church
A portion of Rouse Road northwest of Kinston will close next week to replace a drainage pipe with a larger one ahead of a resurfacing project.