A 65-year-old Deep Run man has been arrested by detectives with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office following a three-month investigation into the distribution of methamphetamine into the county.
Seventh grader helps Woodington extend its spelling bee win streak
After winning the annual LCPS Spelling Bee for the past four years with champion spellers who eventually aged out, Woodington found a capable successor in Nikki Bellamy. The seventh grader outlasted the top spellers from the district’s elementary and middle schools on Thursday night to claim a fifth consecutive title for her school.
Obituary: Margaret Marston Taylor Perry
Margaret was born on January 31, 1937, to Frederick M. Taylor and Margaret Marston Taylor in Kinston, NC. She died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on February 1, 2024. The funeral service will be conducted Sunday at 2 pm at Faith Fellowship. The family will receive friends following the service at the church.
Public Notice: Town of La Grange, NC Public Hearing Notice
The Public shall take notice that on Monday, February 5th, 2024 at 6:00 p.m, during its regular meeting, the Town Council of the Town of La Grange will conduct three public hearings at the La Grange Town Hall, 203 South Center Street, La Grange, North Carolina.
North Carolina Department of Commerce announces NC Advanced Manufacturing Grants for local counties
The North Carolina Department of Commerce has awarded business services grants to 14 local workforce development boards, totaling $490,000, Governor Roy Cooper announced.
Urgent call for blood donors amid nationwide shortage
The American Red Cross has announced a series of local blood drives in response to a critical blood shortage as the nation faces the lowest number of people giving blood in 20 years.
Copper Mill Mercantile: A unique vendor market
Copper Mill Mercantile, located at 1030 W New Bern Road, emerges as a unique antique and vendor market. Co-owned by Stacy Cholula and David Fulk, the establishment offers an upscale space for vendors to showcase and sell a variety of items, excluding typical yard sale or flea market goods.
Help wanted: Department of Social Services - Administrative Assistant III
As a member of the Department of Social Services with Lenoir County Government, you can make a difference! The agency is seeking candidates for an Administrative Assistant III.
Three month narcotics investigation results in three arrested for drug charges.
A three-month narcotics investigation by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of three La Grange residents on a myriad of drug charges.
LCSO: Two arrested on multiple felony charges
Two Kinston men have been arrested by officials with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office on multiple felony charges related to the theft of a trailer and drug possession.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
APA students win individual regional championships in art contest
Congratulations to APA lower, middle, and upper school art teams’ performance in the North Carolina Association of Scholastic Activities Art Competition.
Arrest Made in Greene County teen's homicide case
The Greene County Sheriff’s Office and NC SBI make an arrest in the murder of 17-year-old William “Anthony” Devon Williams Jr.
Community assistance sought in Kinston shooting investigation
On Friday, January 26, 2024, at approximately 8 p.m., members of the Kinston Police Department were dispatched to the 700 block of Williams St. in reference to a report of a subject that had been shot
Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce announce annual award winners
The Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce held its 113th annual awards banquet at the Kinston Country Club Tuesday evening.
Lenoir County restaurant inspections
The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
U.S. Marshals offer up to $10K for NC man charged with wife’s murder
The U.S. Marshals Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force is asking for the public’s assistance with locating a Conover man wanted by the U.S. Marshals and Conover Police Department for first-degree murder.
Arendell Parrott Academy senior claims top DYW state honor
In a prestigious event held in Greensboro on January 27, Arendell Parrot Academy senior Haynes Lewis was named Distinguished Young Woman of North Carolina.
“I was very surprised,” said Lewis. “I was on stage with so many capable and amazing young women. Any one of them would have been capable of representing our state. I feel very honored to be able to represent North Carolina but most especially to be able to represent that group of amazing young women.”
LCPS’s CTE program bolstered by state grants totaling $129,000
Two grants valued together at $129,000 will bring new equipment, supplies and teaching aids to the Career and Technical Education program that serves about 2,000 students in Lenoir County Public Schools.
D-Squad traffic stop leads to concealed gun, cocaine arrest
Officers on D-Squad initiated a traffic stop with Amalier Rodriguez (23) of Chesapeake VA. During the investigation officers located a concealed firearm and cocaine on Rodriguez. Rodriguez was arrested and placed in the LC Jail under a secured bond.