The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) today announces it will begin issuing new driver licenses, permits and identification cards featuring the latest in card security design and construction specifically intended to combat fraud.
Lenoir County Government release on departmental closures and moving schedule
The following Lenoir County Government departments will be closed on their respective moving day (listed below) due to migration of employees, phones, equipment, computers, etc., which requires necessary downtime:
KPD: Kinston man arrested on warrants and gun charges
Officers on C-Squad conducted a traffic stop with Sincere Teach (25 of Kinston). During the traffic stop officers discovered Teach was wanted for several Orders for Arrest. Teach was placed under arrest and officers conducted a probable cause search of the vehicle.
North Carolina's April Employment Figures Released
The state’s seasonally adjusted April 2024 unemployment rate was 3.5 percent, unchanged from March’s revised rate. The national rate increased 0.1 of a percentage point to 3.9 percent
LCC grad pursues dream of becoming a veterinarian
Every success story is a testament to dedication, hard work, and support of a nurturing educational environment. This is particularly true for Sarah White of Kinston, a determined and passionate student whose journey from taking a veterinary assistant class to being accepted into a prestigious veterinary school serves as an inspiration to many aspiring veterinarians.
Justin Tilghman: Path to Purpose – Part 4 – Building Resilience
Welcome to the fourth part of our series, "Path to Purpose." After diving into self-confidence last month, we now turn to a crucial aspect of personal development and well-being: building resilience.
Public Notice: Wyse Fork Volunteer Fire Department, Inc - Call of Special Information Meeting
A special information meeting regarding the Wyse Fork Volunteer Fire Department, Inc, a North Carolina Corporation, is hereby called to be held on the 30th day of May 2024 at 7:00 pm at the Wyse Fork Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. located at 6936 Wyse Fork Rd, Dover, NC.
Officer-Involved Shooting Leads to Arrest of Goldsboro Man on Multiple Charges
On May 23, 2024, Kinston Police attempted to arrest Demetrius Williams, 36, of Goldsboro, resulting in an officer-involved shooting and a subsequent vehicle pursuit. Williams, who was found with a firearm, marijuana, and cocaine in his vehicle, was charged with multiple felonies and placed in Lenoir County Jail without bond. The NC SBI is assisting with the investigation into the shooting while the department conducts its own internal review.
Teen Killed in Memorial Day Celebration Shooting at Bill Fay Park
On May 26, 2024, Kinston Police responded to a shooting at Bill Fay Park during a Memorial Day celebration, resulting in the death of 17-year-old Dzyer Gooding. The Kinston Police Department is actively investigating the incident and seeking community assistance. Mayor Don D. Hardy extended his deepest condolences to the Gooding family, expressing the community's shared grief and commitment to addressing gun violence.
Mike Parker: Remember the reason for Memorial Day
Today is Memorial Day, a day set aside to remember and reflect. In its beginning, this day bore the title “Decoration Day” because of the post-Civil War practice of decorating the graves of the fallen from that war.
2023-2024 SECU Bridge to Career Scholarship recipients honored
Congratulations to the 2023-2024 SECU Bridge to Career Scholarship recipients who were recently honored.
New Lenoir County Corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Public Notice: Jones County Government - Maysville Fire Tax Increase Proposal
The Maysville Fire and EMS invites all community members to attend a public meeting to discuss the proposed 0.02% increase in the fire tax rate.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
First annual May “Spring in Bloom” Fest
First annual MAY “Spring in Bloom” Fest of Maysville, NC was held on May 18, 2024 on the grounds of the Maysville Methodist Church across from Frost Park
Chris Deutsch of La Grange inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
Chris Deutsch of La Grange, North Carolina, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Deutsch was initiated at Florida Institute of Technology
The Perry Report: May updates
We have officially reconvened in Raleigh for the 2024 Legislative Short Session, dedicating ourselves to a full agenda that includes committee meetings, legislative research, casework, direct constituent communications, and various other commitments.
Obituary: Maxson Outlaw
Maxson Mitchell Outlaw, child of Mitchell and Kayla Outlaw and child of God, exchanged the embraces of his earthly parents for the embrace of his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. A celebration of Maxson’s life will be held at Bethel Free Will Baptist Church at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. A private committal will be held.
Lenoir County Farmer's Market update for May 25, 2024
The Lenoir County Farmer’s Market is located at 100 North Heritage Street. The market is open on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds: