As a dedicated general surgeon at UNC Health Lenoir, my journey in medicine has led me to encounter numerous cases of melanoma throughout my career. Melanoma, a serious form of skin cancer, can become life-threatening if not detected and treated early. In this educational article, I aim to share valuable insights into melanoma, including its risk factors, prevention strategies, early detection, and treatment options, drawing from my experience as a medical professional.
The N.C. Department of Transportation is beginning to evaluate projects for its next 10-year capital plan and wants the public to be involved.
Greene County Government Employee’s ID has recently been approved by the NC State Board of Education for voting purposes. According to the Board of Elections the state board of elections has approved 99 student and employee identification cards across the state for use in the 2023 municipal elections and 2024 primary and general elections in North Carolina.
Spilman Memorial Baptist Church in Kinston NC is seeking to hire a part time (21-24 hours/week) Administrative Assistant.
Pursuant to G.S. 115C-518 and 160A-269, the Lenoir County Board of Education hereby gives notice that it has received an offer to purchase the Teacher’s Memorial School property owned by the Lenoir County Board of Education. The property’s street address is 500 Marcella Drive Kinston, NC 28501. The offer to purchase is in the amount of Sixty-Two Thousand Dollars ($62,000). Notice is hereby given that prior to August 7, 2023, at 4:00 PM, any person may raise the bid by not less than ten percent (10%) of the first one thousand dollars ($1,000) and five percent (5%) of the remainder ($61,000). Therefore, the lowest acceptable upset bid is Sixty-Five Thousand One Hundred Fifty ($65,150.00).
Carol Rouse Simmons passed away with her husband, Gerald Simmons, by her side at home on Monday, July 17, 2023 in Raleigh, North Carolina at age 86. A private family graveside dedication of the head stone and a portion of Carol’s ashes will take place in Kinston in the fall.
Pursuant to G.S. 115C-518 and 160A-269, the Lenoir County Board of Education hereby gives notice that it has received an offer to purchase the Teacher’s Memorial School property owned by the Lenoir County Board of Education. The property’s street address is 500 Marcella Drive Kinston, NC 28501. The offer to purchase is in the amount of Sixty-Two Thousand Dollars ($62,000). Notice is hereby given that prior to August 7, 2023, at 4:00 PM, any person may raise the bid by not less than ten percent (10%) of the first one thousand dollars ($1,000) and five percent (5%) of the remainder ($61,000). Therefore, the lowest acceptable upset bid is Sixty-Five Thousand One Hundred Fifty ($65,150.00).
KPD is attempting to identify the subject in the photo. It was reported that he used counterfeit money to make a purchase at a beauty supply store in Kinston.
Julian Evan Taylor has outstanding warrants from Harnett County for second degree kidnapping, common law robbery, assault on a female and communicating threats. At around noon Sunday, Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office deputies from the B Shift received information he was hiding in the 3900 block of Cayla Beth’s Lane in Kinston.
KPD's Violent Crime Action Team concluded a three-month investigation that led to the arrest of Travis Moore for the following:
KPD's Violent Crime Action Team with the assistance of the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office's SCARR Unit obtained a search warrant for 206 Heard Street. The search led to the discovery of a firearm and narcotics. Calvin Holloway was arrested and placed in the LC Jail for the following charges:
Kinston's National Night Out will be August 1, 2023, from 6p -8p in the parking lot of Historic Grainger Stadium. We will have plenty of activities including: games, a blow up water slide, dunk a police officer, and child bicycle giveaways. This is a FREE event that DOES NOT include entrance into the game.
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Scammers and phishers have reached the next level of plying their despicable trade – text messages. I received a text message from Norton LifeLock informing me that my credit card would be charged $399.00. The text message provided an image that looked like an official communication from Norton LifeLock.
Pursuant to G.S. 115C-518 and 160A-269, the Lenoir County Board of Education hereby gives notice that it has received an offer to purchase the Teacher’s Memorial School property owned by the Lenoir County Board of Education. The property’s street address is 500 Marcella Drive Kinston, NC 28501. The offer to purchase is in the amount of Sixty-Two Thousand Dollars ($62,000). Notice is hereby given that prior to August 7, 2023, at 4:00 PM, any person may raise the bid by not less than ten percent (10%) of the first one thousand dollars ($1,000) and five percent (5%) of the remainder ($61,000). Therefore, the lowest acceptable upset bid is Sixty-Five Thousand One Hundred Fifty ($65,150.00).
The Greene Sheriff's Office is asking for assistance in identifying a suspect from a breaking and entering that occurred to a residential outbuilding late Monday night 07/24/2023 in the Jason Area. The unknown suspect left with various tools.
The mother of a 6-day-old infant that died early last year has been arrested for the murder of her child.
A Greene County man was arrested Friday by Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office for attempted first degree murder.
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
The City of Kinston collaborated with partners to create a Master Plan for Emma Webb Park, addressing flooding impacts and incorporating community input. The renovation includes walking trails, an amphitheater, basketball courts, a splash pad, and an enhanced playground area.
