The Kinston Police Department will hold a free camp this summer for youth between 11 and 17 who are Kinston or Lenoir County residents. Camp Inspire will be held June 26th through June 28th from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
Jones-Lenoir E911 Center Excels in Recent NC 911 Board Audit
The NC 911 Board recently audited the Jones-Lenoir Emergency Communications Center and found zero deficiencies, affirming the center’s adherence to state Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) standards. Congratulations to E911 Division Chief Futrell and her team for this outstanding achievement!
House for Sale: 1703 Sunset Avenue
Come unwind at 1703 Sunset Avenue! This gorgeous brick home with circular driveway sits on a very quiet street near the Kinston Country Club. On a busy day, the street may see 12 cars. The time it will see more than that? It will be when you entertain your guests. 4292 square feet, 5 bedrooms and 3 and a half bathrooms and a 2-car garage provide all the space you will ever need for your family and friends. Sponsored by Walter Poole Realty / Brooks Poole, Realtor.
Rep. Chris Humphrey: June Legislative Update
I hope you and your family are doing well. We've had another productive month at the General Assembly. Please take a few minutes to read our newsletter, which includes highlights on some of the things we've been up to in Raleigh and at home.
Lesley Rigsby: It takes everyone working together
Have you ever played a team sport? If so, you understand it takes everyone working together to be successful. You win as a team, and you lose as a team. In soccer, you have eleven players on the field at a time.
High speed chase went from Kinston to Greene County
KPD Officers were involved in a vehicle pursuit that started in the city of Kinston and went to Greene County. It involved members of the Kinston Police Department, Lenoir County Sheriffs Office, Greene County Sheriffs Office, Snow Hill Police Department, and the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.
Northeast teacher wins national award for reading instruction
Lindsay Elks, a fourth-grade teacher at Northeast Elementary School, is the North Carolina winner of the Read 180 Educator of the Year award presented by the learning technology company HMH and is among a select group of 22 teachers honored nationally.
Kinston man receives 11-18 years in prison for crack cocaine distribution
In December of 2022, KPD's Violent Crime Action Team began a drug investigation related to the distribution of crack cocaine by Rodney Meadows (37 of Kinston). The investigation led to Meadows being charged with 34 felonies. On June 14, 2024 Meadows pled guilty in Lenoir County Superior court and received 11-18 years in prison.
Help wanted: Lenoir County Department of Social Services - Social Work Program Manager
The agency is seeking candidates for a Social Work Program Manager. Entry Level Pay: $72,932.64
Truck and trailer stolen from Pink Hill; Suspect arrested after chase and crash
A 20-year-old Hertford man was arrested earlier this week after a felony larceny of a truck and trailer from a Pink Hill farm resulted in a chase and a crash in Richlands.
Greene County Manager FY 2024-2025 Budget
The Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget for Greene County is available on the Greene County website. The budget, balanced with a tax rate of $.786 per $100 valuation, emphasizes conservative growth and strategic investments.
Lenoir County restaurant inspections
The following inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
Mike Parker: Are we seeing the rebirth of Nazi mentality?
According to an April 5th report by the BBC, on the morning of October 7, waves of Hamas gunmen stormed across Gaza’s border into Israel, killing about 1,200 people. Hamas also fired thousands of rockets into Israel
Help wanted: Lenoir Community College - Dean of Business and Industry
The Dean of Business and Industry will provide direct support services to the faculty, staff, programs, and services within the Business and Industry Division under the direct supervision of the Vice President of Instruction & Institutional Effectiveness. Salary: $75,000 - $81,000 annually
Help wanted: Lenoir Community College - English/Humanities Instructor
The English/Humanities Instructor is responsible for providing quality, college-level instruction to LCC students through the use of seated and online courses, one-on-one instruction, and whole group methods for students to successfully complete degree requirements in an engaging environment.
Help wanted: Lenoir Community College - NCWorks Career Coach-Greene County
The NCWorks Career Coach position is a grant-funded position subject to legislative approval. Salary: 42,000 – 48,000 Annually
Help wanted: Lenoir Community College - Director of Library Services
The Director of Library Services provides leadership and vision for the library. The Director is expected to represent the library within the community, develop programs, develop collections, provide budgeting information, and manage all library staff, facilities, and services.
Help wanted: Lenoir Community College - Director of Small Business Center
The Director of the Small Business Center will plan, develop, implement, and manage strategies for the Small Business Center located at the Lenoir Community College (AAMC) Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing Center. Salary: $48K - $54K Annually
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Ev Dove-Coleman: Temporary Bumpiness
There are new strips going across the road on one of my neighborhood streets. There was no warning that they were coming. They just appeared one day without any public notice or explanation. They make a lot of noise when driven over and they create a bumpy ride for a few feet