Congratulations to the following EB Frink Middle School students:
Obituary: Murrell Ray Broadway
Murrell Ray Broadway, 83 of Kinston was greeted by his Lord and Savior Monday, June 19, 2023 at the home of his eldest son. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 22 at 10:00 a.m. at Faith Fellowship Church with Pastor John Robert Harris officiating. Burial will follow the service at Westview Cemetery.
Arrest made in road rage incident involving firearms, multiple charges filed
KPD Officers responded to a report of a road rage incident involving firearms. Officers initiated a traffic stop with Dechawn Edwards (31, Wilson, NC). Edwards refused to cooperate with the officers and drove off. Officers pursued Edwards until he came to a stop.
Convicted felon arrested with concealed firearm during routine traffic stop
Officers conducted a traffic stop with Johnny Mitchell. During the traffic stop, Mitchell advised officers he had a concealed firearm inside the vehicle. Mitchell is a convicted felon and was arrested for the following:
Traffic stop leads to arrest of Ayden man with stolen firearms and narcotics
Officers conducted a traffic stop with Dariontre Drew (22 of Ayden, NC). During the traffic stop officers observed narcotic violations and conducted a probable cause search of the vehicle. During the search officers located a backpack containing narcotics and 2 firearms. One of the firearms had been reported stolen from Ayden, NC. Drew is also a convicted felon and was placed under arrest for the following:
Arrest made after intoxicated individual exposes himself
KPD Officers responded to a report of an intoxicated subject inside a business causing a disturbance and exposing himself. Officers conducted an investigation and placed Delanore Koonce under arrest for Indecent Exposure. He was placed in the LC Jail under a secured bond.
Knife-Wielding suspect robs Kinston Taco Bell, police seek leads
On Sunday, June 18th, 2023, at approximately 8:20am members of the Kinston Police Department responded to Taco Bell located at 1806 W. Vernon Ave. Kinston in reference to an armed robbery.
Public Notice: LCPS Advertisement for Bids - ESSER III HVAC Controls Replacement
Separate sealed bids will be received at the Lenoir County Public Schools Board of Education Building, ATTN: Mr. Nicholas Harvey II, located at 2017 W. Vernon Avenue Kinston, NC 28504 until 2:00 pm, on Tuesday, July 11th, 2023, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Conference Room.
Governor Cooper signs two bills, vetoes one bill
Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law:
Mitchell's Christian Singers honored with marker for prolific gospel music career
A dedication ceremony was held to unveil a historical marker honoring Mitchell's Christian Singers. The event, which took place at the Golden Progress venue, marked the culmination of years of research and prayer by the community.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Contentnea-Savannah K-8 fourth nine week principal’s list and A/B honor roll
Contentnea-Savannah K-8 fourth nine week principal’s list and A/B honor roll
Mike Parker: Final 2023 edition of Chitlin Circuit set for Friday, June 23
On Friday, June 23, The 1901 Building Group will host the final edition of the 2023 Chitlin’ Circuit re-enactment. The event will run 5-8pm and is produced and hosted by D. Choci Gray at her historic 1901 Building, 129 N. Queen St., downtown Kinston.
Public Notice: LCPS Advertisement for Bids - ESSER III HVAC Controls Replacement
Separate sealed bids will be received at the Lenoir County Public Schools Board of Education Building, ATTN: Mr. Nicholas Harvey II, located at 2017 W. Vernon Avenue Kinston, NC 28504 until 2:00 pm, on Tuesday, July 11th, 2023, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Conference Room.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were registered with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
LCC places in statewide wellness challenge
Miles for Wellness is sponsored by NC OSHR Worksite Wellness, and is held for eight weeks in the Spring and Fall of each year, as a way to get employees up and moving. Lenoir Community College’s Campus Cruisers placed third in the Super Hare Division of Challenge 27 – The Road to the Stanley Cup.
Mike Parker: Passing down the recipes a generational transfer
I went to Ohio to visit my mother – the first time I have been able to make this trip in about a year. While talking, my mom asked me if I thought any of my kids would be interested in her recipes.
Student finds career through LCC's WIOA Youth Program
Twenty-year-old Travis Rouse of Snow Hill has a new job with a promising career in his future, and it all started at Lenoir Community College (LCC). Career Advisor Tracey Price met Rouse while he was attending High School Equivalency classes at LCC’s Greene County Center and thought he’d be a perfect fit for the NextGen, Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) Youth Program at LCC.
Public Notice: LCPS seeks offer to purchase Teachers Memorial School
The Lenoir County Board of Education hereby gives notice that it plans to sell the property located at 500 Marcella Drive Kinston, NC 28501 (also known as the former TEACHERS MEMORIAL SCHOOL) via the upset bid process of G.S. 115C-518 and 160A-269. The Board is seeking an initial offer to purchase from interested persons. A walkthrough of the property will be held Monday, June 26 at 9 am. Please contact Nicholas E. Harvey II, Assistant Superintendent, for questions regarding the property at 252-527-1109 or nharvey@lenoir.k12.nc.us.
Obituary - Nancy Lee Criss Robey
Nancy Lee Criss Robey, 89, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. A service of love and remembrance will be held at Rouse Funeral Home on Sunday, June 18, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. with Dr. Seth Jones officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.