Herbert Taylor Sugg passed away at Cypress Glen on June 18, 2024, just four days prior to his 92nd birthday. A Memorial Service will be held at First Presbyterian Church in Kinston at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 25, 2024.
Kristy Kelly: Writing toward a new reality
Writing, for me, had become as routine as breathing—so natural that I barely noticed its presence. But somewhere along the way, I'd forgotten the unique cadence of my writing voice, lost in the humdrum of daily life.
Event: U Pick Blueberries at Hart Farms in Grifton, NC
This upcoming weekend is the last U PICK weekend for blueberries for THIS YEAR, so get out here if you want low cost, delicious, organic blueberries, produce and honey!
Obituary: William Carven Stallings, Jr.
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of William Carven Stallings, Jr., affectionately known as Bill, of Kinston and Atlantic Beach. He departed this life on Monday, June 17, 2024, at CarolinaEast Health Systems in New Bern at the age of 75. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, June 21, 2024, at 6 pm at First Baptist Church, 2600 Rouse Road, Kinston, NC. The family invites you to join them for refreshments in the fellowship hall following the service.
Maysville Train Depot Work Begins
The first step in bringing the old Maysville Train Depot back to life started this past Friday when a crew from Enviro Assessments East, Inc. from Dover came to town to remove cement shingles that were reinforced with asbestos from the depot.
Sen. Jim Perry: June Perry Report
This past month at the General Assembly has been both busy and productive, and we have some important updates to share with you.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Kinston Police offer free summer camp for youth in Lenoir County
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