KPD is currently investigating a theft of a wallet that occurred at Lenoir Community College today. A bank card from the wallet was used a short time later at Walmart.
North Carolina's January Employment Figures Released
The state’s seasonally adjusted January 2023 unemployment rate was 3.8 percent, unchanged from December’s revised rate. The national rate decreased 0.1 of a percentage point to 3.4 percent.
Mike Parker: Franklin’s words still resonate
On Monday, September 17, 1787, Benjamin Franklin rose to address the delegates to the Constitutional Convention. The fledgling states of our new nation had sent representatives to rewrite America’s first attempt at national government, the Articles of Confederation. Soon the delegates trying to tweak the Articles realized the document created a form of government that would not work.
Take Control ENC, a free diabetes workshop
Friday, March 24th at the Lenoir County Cooperative Extension located at 1791 NC Hwy 11, there will be a free diabetes workshop called Take Control ENC. There will be giveaways, healthy eating exhibitions and more.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
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Obituary: Philip Michael Decker
Philip Michael Decker, age 70, of Kinston, NC passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Community Funeral Home, 840 West Main Street, Beulaville, NC 28518. A celebration of Phil’s life will be held on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Community Funeral Home in Beulaville with Rev. Greg Kincaid officiating. Interment will follow at East Duplin Memorial Gardens.
Kindergarten, pre-school registration set to begin March 20 in Lenoir County
Early registration for entering pre-school and kindergarten students in Lenoir County for the 2023-2024 school year will be held March 20-24 at all LCPS elementary schools during regular school hours.
Spring it on: Calling all Litter Sweep Volunteers
The N.C. Department of Transportation is looking for volunteers for the 2023 Spring Litter Sweep, which runs April 15 – 29.
Lenoir County death notices
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.