Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. issued the following statements after voting in support of H.R. 7217, the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act and after voting to impeach Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
Hookerton welcomes Shaun Jackson as new Town Commissioner
Hookerton's leadership is getting a boost of experience with the appointments of Shaun Jackson as Town Commissioner and Sandra Stocks as Mayor Pro Tem.
Obituary: Naomi Creech Corbin
Naomi Creech Corbin finished her course on this earth on Saturday, February 3, 2024, surrounded by her family. A service to celebrate Naomi’s life will be held in the chapel of Rouse Funeral Home on Thursday, February 8, 2024, 6:00 pm. The family will receive visitors in the hour prior to the service. A private committal will be held at a later date.
Kinston High, Early College seniors shortlisted for top A&T scholarships
Whether it’s the celebrated music program or the top-notch science instruction or a connection as direct as family, North Carolina A&T State University has captured the attention of three of LCPS’s most successful graduating seniors. A&T has mirrored their interest by short-listing the trio for its most prized merit scholarships.
Rover Goes to School
Always seeking to expand student literary experiences through creating a print/book rich environment as well as preparing them for the adult world, Greene Early College English teachers, Emily Garris and Natasha Martin, have gone beyond the usual scope of the public school setting.
Celebrate love with 32 Below's grand opening on valentine's day
32 Below would like to extend an invitation to our Ice Cream Shop’s grand opening. 32 Below is located near Skinner’s Bypass at 1165 A Hwy 11/55 S. Kinston, N.C. 28504 (Beside G.I. Joe’s Veteran’s museum).
Help wanted: Lenoir Community College - Director of Athletics and Health/PE Instructor
The Director of Athletics and Health/PE Instructor coordinates schedules, manages staffing, and event planning for the Student Center. The Director is also responsible for coordinating, advising, and supervising staff in all areas of athletics and activity-related transportation (including the LCC Foundation bus and SGA vans). Salary range is $63,000-$72,000 annually
La Grange man charged after shooting incident at J's Place
On February 3, 2024, at approximately 2:45 am, members of the Kinston Police Department were called to Jay’s Place, 110 W. Blount St. Kinston, N.C., to assist the staff with crowd control as a party was ending. Within minutes of officers arriving, a confrontation between patrons took place, and officers heard multiple shots being fired.
KPD arrests suspect in shooting that wounded local man
KPD Detectives obtained warrants on Zyshawn Smith (20) for Discharging a Firearm into Occupied Property Causing Serious Bodily Injury.
Ayden man arrested for narcotic impairment after collision
KPD Officers on A-Squad responded to a vehicle collision at Dr MLK JR Blvd & Beasley Street. Officer made contact with Bryan Burwell (27 of Ayden NC). Burwell, the driver of one of the vehicles, showed signs of impairment and evidence at the scene suggested it was drug related.
Raney Rogers: Arts and Cultural Districts
Kinston is steadily becoming an Arts and Cultural District for tourists and locals as well. Don’t think so? Have some doubts? In my opinion not only is it happening, it will continue to happen and indeed become a “destination for the arts” kind of culture
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Vehicle collides with structure; driver charged with DWI
A-Squad Officers responded to a vehicle collision (vehicle vs structure). Officers arrived on scene and conducted an investigation. Officers determined the driver, Koriey Davis (25) was Driving While Impaired (DWI) at the time of the crash. Davis was taken into custody for DWI and officers served 2 unrelated Orders for Arrest. Davis was placed in the LC Jail under a secured bond.
Help wanted: Lenoir Community College - Director of Athletics and Health/PE Instructor
The Director of Athletics and Health/PE Instructor coordinates schedules, manages staffing, and event planning for the Student Center. The Director is also responsible for coordinating, advising, and supervising staff in all areas of athletics and activity-related transportation (including the LCC Foundation bus and SGA vans). Salary range is $63,000-$72,000 annually
NWS: Period of strong winds expected beginning Monday night
We are expecting a period of strong (Gale Force) northerly winds beginning tonight and continuing into Wednesday morning.
Obituary: Donald I. Thompson
Donald I. Thompson, 89, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024. The funeral service will be conducted Monday at 2 pm in the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Pinelawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Mike Parker: 14th Freedom Classic scheduled for Feb. 23-25
Historic Grainger Stadium will yet again host one of the fiercest battles of this year’s baseball season as teams from the United States Naval Academy and the United States Air Force Academy face each other in a three-game competition for bragging rights. This year marks the 14th Freedom Classic baseball competition involving U.S. service academies.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Murphy introduces legislation to eliminate IRA "Pill Penalty" and support small molecule drug innovation
Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. introduced the Ensuring Pathways to Innovative Cures (EPIC) Act alongside Congressmen Don Davis (D-NC) and Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee Chairman Brett Guthrie (R-KY). This legislation fixes the Inflation Reduction Act's small molecule “pill penalty,” to ensure continued R&D investments into small molecule medicines.
Justin Tilghman: Path to Purpose – Part 3 – Building Confidence
As we continue our six-month series, "Path to Purpose," I'm excited to walk you through building confidence in yourself and the steps you’re taking. Building confidence is important as you begin to implement the different steps on this journey.