As a member of the Lenoir County Government Health Department, you can make a difference! The Health Department is seeking candidates for an Animal Control Officer. Hiring Range: $33,095 - $50,357
Kinston Police apprehend armed suspects at St. Johns Village Apartment Complex
On Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at approximately 1 p.m., members of the Kinston Police Department responded to a report of an individual armed with a handgun on the campus of Kinston High School. Upon receiving this information, the school resource officer and staff members initiated lockdown protocols, and numerous officers responded to the scene to locate the individual.
Suspect arrested after armed robbery at Kinston convenience store
A Kinston man has been arrested after he robbed a convenience store early this morning. Marshall Grady, 21, of Will Baker Road in Kinston, robbed the Speedway at 1608 U.S. Highway 258 South, Kinston at gunpoint at 2:42 a.m. today. He left with stolen money from the store.
LCSO: Armed robbery on 258 South - Suspect has been apprehended
The Lenoir County Sheriff's Office, the LCSO's Special Response Team and the Kinston Police Department tracked the suspect to 508 E New Bern Rd.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Volunteers play an important role at UNC Health Lenoir
This year as we celebrate National Volunteer Week, April 21-27, we would like to thank our Volunteers for their gift of time. Volunteering of one’s time is one of the most direct ways people can give back and make a difference in their community.
Early College senior earns top A&T merit scholarship
When Shamiah Hall awoke in the wee hours of Friday morning to work on a project, she checked her email out of habit. The message she found there may well have opened the door to her future – word that she had won a full-ride merit scholarship to her college of choice, North Carolina A&T State University.
Kinston Police apprehend suspect in indecent exposure incident at park
On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at approximately 7 p.m., members of the Kinston Police Department responded to a report of an individual inappropriately touching himself near 108 W. North Street, Kinston. As officers arrived, they attempted to contact the suspect, Anthony Briggs, 38, of Kinston
Memorial Garden Dedication Ceremony celebrates downtown beautification efforts
A dedication ceremony was held at the corner of W. North and Mitchell Streets. Adopted from the city, a once-vacant lot bloomed with a memorial garden, honoring the late Ms. Shirley Herring's dedication to beautifying downtown. This three-year endeavor was funded by donations.
Jones County receives funding boost for downtown revitalization projects
RALEIGH: The North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved 31 grant requests to local governments totaling $10,982,835, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The requests include commitments to create a total of 565 jobs, 135 of which were previously announced. The public investment in these projects will attract more than $211 million in public and private investment.
Lenoir County births
The following Birth certificate records obtained from the Lenoir County Register of Deeds database list the mother's maiden name. In some cases, only one parent is listed:.
Kinston EPIC Center Director Lesley Rigsby shares inspiring journey
Hello everyone, I am Lesley Rigsby, the new center director at the EPIC Center in Kinston. I was born and raised in Kinston and love this town. I have been a registered nurse for 19 years in the Family Birth Center at UNC Health Lenoir, here in Kinston, and have dedicated my career to educating and caring for pregnant women.
Event: S.A.F.E in Lenoir County - Women’s Health Fair and Market: Supporting Survivors, Building Community
Calling All Vendors! Crafts, food, health care services, and more! You're cordially invited to join us at the Women’s Health Fair and Market, an event dedicated to raising awareness and support for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Hosted by SAFE in Lenoir and Greene County, this gathering aims to foster a safer, healthier community for all.
Plea deal reached for men charged in Kinston murder case
Two men charged with killing Jeffrey Hill in a downtown Kinston parking lot nearly three years ago have received a plea deal. Clinton Christmas and Joseph Hughes plead guilty to lesser charges, were credited with time served, and released.
Public Notice: Kinston-Lenoir County Tourism Development Authority change of meeting notice
The Kinston-Lenoir County Tourism Development Authority will meet at 2:00 PM on April 30, 2024, at 101 East New Bern Road, Kinston, NC 28501.
Historic Princeville spotlighted in AfroPoP Earth Day Documentary
NEW YORK — AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange, the acclaimed series from Black Public Media (BPM) and WORLD, closes out its 16th season on April 22 — Earth Day — with a documentary film exploring the urgent effects of climate change on one North Carolina community. Produced and directed by filmmaker Resita Cox, Freedom Hill debuts on AfroPoP on Monday, April 22 at 8 p.m. Eastern (7 p.m. Central) on WORLD and streams on the WORLD and Black Public Media YouTube channels.
Juveniles lead officers on a chase after breaking and entering
KPD Officers on D-Squad responded to an alarm at 225 E New Bern Road (Neuse Sport Shop). Officers arrived on scene and located a broken window. As additional officers were responding to the business, they passed a vehicle traveling away from scene without any lighting. Officers attempted to to stop the vehicle and the vehicle began to flee.
Lenoir County marriages
The following couples applied for marriage licenses in Lenoir County:
Lenoir County men arrested after closet hideout unveiled
Two Lenoir County men were arrested — including one hiding in a closet — by Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office detectives on Friday.
14-year-old in possession of a weapon of mass destruction arrested
KPD's D-Squad Officers were patrolling the area of Stroud Avenue and Williams Street after reports of subjects "knocking and pushing on vehicles."