The Friends of the Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library is still in the process of recruiting new and renewing former library supporters. Our local Friends group is a collection of unsung heroes who work in the background to provide funds for programs that would not be available otherwise.
At approximately 9:30 this morning, a 3-year-old boy accidentally shot himself with a handgun inside a residence in the 5500 block of Murphy Road in Pink Hill. After being transported to UNC Lenoir Health Care in Kinston, the child was pronounced dead at approximately 11 a.m. today at the hospital.
Helen Rouse Jones Pollock, 98, of Greenville, NC, died peacefully on January 8, 2023. Arrangements by Smith Funeral Service & Crematory. Online condolences may be expressed at www.smithfcs.com.
Lenoir/Greene United Way is pleased to announce their investment awards for 2024. The longstanding nonprofit organization is focused on supporting local programs that deliver measurable impact and outcomes in the areas of education, health and financial sustainability.
The Neuse Regional Libraries committed to opening the door to opportunities for residents in Lenoir, Jones, and Greene Counties by making informational resources and programming freely accessible to them.
The following students have been named to the President’s List at Lenoir Community College for Fall Semester 2023.
Lorenzo Williams of Kinston has long dreamed of buying a house for his family and now he can after winning a $100,000 prize in a lottery drawing.
Sadly it’s the time of year again when germs are running rapid, fight back the threat of flu and other infectious disease by boosting your immune system. Keeping your immune system strong is one of the best ways to prevent winter colds and flu. Plan your meals to include these 15 powerful immune boosting foods!
A-Squad Officers conducted a traffic stop with Travis Myers (23) for motor vehicle violations. The traffic stop led to the discovery of drug paraphernalia and a concealed firearm. Myers was taken into custody and charged with the following:
On Thursday, January 11th, 2024, at approximately 6 p.m., a plain clothes detective with the Kinston Police Department was conducting foot patrols in Wal-Mart, 4101 W. Vernon Ave. Kinston, N.C. While in the store, the detective observed Nelson Hemby, 51, of Pink Hill, following women and children while inappropriately touching himself.
KPD's Violent Crime Action Team received information from NC License & Theft Agents related to Okeith Parker (39). Parker had active Order For Arrest related to Attempted 1st Degree Murder, Assault With a Deadly Weapon With Intent to Kill Inflicting Serious Injury, and Possession of a Firearm by Felon.
We are expecting strong to severe thunderstorms, strong winds, dangerous marine conditions, and minor coastal flooding for Eastern NC Friday evening into Saturday (January 12-13th.
The Lenoir County Board of Education has finalized the decision to sell the former Teachers Memorial School, located at 500 Marcella Drive in Kinston. After a competitive upset bid process, the board accepted a final offer of $319,000 for the property.
Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced that the North Carolina Rate Bureau filed a rate filing with the North Carolina Department of Insurance on Wednesday asking for an average statewide increase in homeowners’ insurance rates of 42.2%.
The Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce has welcomed Cale Grady as its new President, effective January 15, 2024. Grady steps into the role following the departure of former President/CEO Vickie Jones.
The Downtown Kinston Revitalization (DKR), once known as Pride of Kinston, faces significant challenges as it grapples with a series of board member resignations and criticisms of its leadership. DKR has been tasked with rejuvenating Kinston’s downtown area since 1984.
KPD's B-Squad Officers were dispatched to a report of a Breaking and Entering at the Tobacco & Vape shop located at 1308 W. Vernon Avenue. Officers arrived on scene and reviewed video footage showing two subjects attempting to enter the establishment, one wearing a paintball mask.
Officers from B-Squad stopped a gray Ford Mustang for motor vehicle violations. While speaking with the driver, Monderico Shivar, Officers observed narcotic violations and had Shivar exit the vehicle. Officers conducted a search of the vehicle and located a concealed handgun and narcotics.
Colonel (Ret.) Laurie Buckhout (R) is campaigning throughout Congressional District 1 to unseat incumbent Rep. Don Davis (D) in the 2024 election. The self-described constitutional conservative believes her military background provides her with leadership skills that would benefit her constituents. She also believes the current Republican Party is fractured.
Jones County Public Schools has been honored by the North Carolina State Board of Education and has received recognition as an NC Top Ten School District. Thank you to our students, staff, and families!
