The search for 19-year-old Shawn Christopher “Chris” Arndt-Spikes continues today in La Grange. Chris, who is autistic and non-verbal, was reported missing Sunday night around 8:30 to Lenoir County authorities.
KPD seeks community assistance in identification of man in photo
KPD is attempting to identify the man in the photo, possibly goes by "RJ". Anyone with information is asked to call the KPD Tip Line: 252-939-4020 Crime Stoppers: 252-523-4444 or by submitting a tip on the KPD tip app.
Stolen firearm recovered as fleeing suspect apprehended by KPD
Officers on C-Squad encountered Marlake Velez on E Lenoir Avenue. During the encounter, Velez fled from officers. Officers were able apprehend Velez shortly after a foot pursuit behind a residence on E Lenoir Avenue.
Public assistance requested for missing La Grange autistic person
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding this young man as soon as possible.
NWS: Dangerous heat and severe weather expected through Monday evening
Dangerous heat and severe weather expected through Monday evening.
Public Notice: Upset Bid Notice for Teachers Memorial School
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).
Copper Mill Mercantile opening in September
Now accepting Vendors! Antiques, Collectibles, Artisans, Crafters, Vintage, Retro, Jewelry, Coins, Furniture, and more for vendor space at Copper Mill Mercantile 1030 W New Bern Kinston NC…. Get your spaces now while they are available!
North Carolina's June county and area employment figures released
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 86 of North Carolina’s counties in June 2023, decreased in five, and remained unchanged in nine. Scotland County had the highest unemployment rate at 6.4 percent while Swain County had the lowest at 2.7 percent.
Mike Parker: Sixth Annual ‘Funk Festival’ seeing program sponsors
The African American Heritage Commission of Kinston and Lenoir County will soon be hosting the Sixth Annual “Funk Festival” at the Community Council for the Arts from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. on September 16, 2023. Doors will open at 6 p.m.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Help wanted: Lenoir Community College - Automotive Systems Technology Instructional Staff
The responsibility of the Automotive Systems Technology (AST) Instructional Staff is to provide oversight and planning for quality instruction to program students using seated, online, hybrid, and practicum courses.
Help wanted: Lenoir Community College - Career and College Promise Advisor
The Career and College Promise (CCP) Advisor provides support for high school students, in conjunction with the high school counselors, in an effort to improve student participation and success in the CCP program. This position will serve students at North Lenoir and South Lenoir High Schools. Salary: $43,000-$49,000 Annually
Help wanted: Lenoir Community College - Controller
The Controller will be responsible for oversight of all finance, accounting, and reporting activities.
Salary: Will Commensurate with experience.
Help wanted: Lenoir Community College - Aerospace Manufacturing Instructor
The Aerospace Manufacturing Instructor is responsible for instruction activities related to the manufacturing of composite materials for the aviation industry. The Instructor is responsible for providing one-on-one and whole group instruction so that students are able to successfully complete the course in an engaging environment.
Help wanted: Environmental Services Technician - Grounds Coordinator - Lenoir Community College
The Environmental Services Technician - Grounds Coordinator is responsible for over-seeing and performing a variety of semi-skilled landscaping and grounds maintenance duties involved in the maintenance of landscaped areas on campus and operation of grounds maintenance machinery, equipment, and tools.
Public Notice: Upset Bid Notice for Teachers Memorial School
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).
Greene County 4H holds Summer Camps
Greene County 4-H hosted several day camps this summer all free to Greene County Public School Students featuring everything from Tennis to Fishing to being down on the farm.
Meet me Greene County - Phil Cook
Snow Hill – Neuse News is continuing a series to introduce Greene County readers to some of the influential, interesting, and decision-making leaders of our community. Consider this “Meet Me Greene County” column a look into what makes Greene County the special place it is to live, work and play. This week we feature a new face to Greene County Middle School but one that should not be totally new to the county, Mr. Phil Cook.
Book Sale and Other Upcoming Programming at the Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library
The Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library has several exciting upcoming events that will take place in the next few months. August will begin with our latest semi-annual Book Sale, which will run from Wednesday, August 9 until Saturday, August 12 in the Schechter Auditorium of the Library. The sale will begin at 9:00 a.m. each day and run until 5:00 p.m.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County: