KPD's D-Squad responded to the 700 block of Harding Avenue for a report of a vehicle B&E. Officers arrived in the area and located the offender, Zaire Corbitt (21 of Snow Hill, NC).
Obituary: Phyllis Taylor Jones
Phyllis Taylor Jones, age 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 20, 2024, surrounded by her family. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, July 20, 2024, at 2pm at The Way Church, 1205 Lynn Dr, Kinston, NC 28504.
Mike Parker: Historic Harmony Hall ceremony welcomes new citizens
Most of us celebrate the Fourth of July as a way to honor The Declaration of Independence – the document that officially declared the 13 colonies as independent from Great Britain. We consider July 4th as the birthday of our nation.
Help Wanted: Lenoir Community College Chief Information Officer
The Chief Information Officer at Lenoir Community College is responsible for overseeing the Information Technology Department and leading the development and implementation of a comprehensive information technology strategy that supports the educational and administrative objectives of the College.
Bucklesberry, Back in the Day: Name Not So Unique
The Bucklesberry farm community does not hold a registered trademark on its name, unusual as it is. And it certainly is not the first to have this name. Not so unique, there are a number of places in North Carolina and across the pond (England) with variations of the same name, including "Buckleberry," "Bucklebury," "Bucklersbury," "Bucklesbury," and "Bucklesberie."
Downtown Kinston Social District Ribbon Cutting
The City of Kinston is excited to announce the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony celebrating the opening of the Downtown Kinston Social District. The event will take place Wednesday, July 3rd, at 11:00 AM. The event will take place at the corner of W. North and N. Queen Street, with remarks by elected officials followed by the ribbon cutting at 11:15 AM.
Help Wanted: Lenoir Community College Chief Information Officer
The Chief Information Officer at Lenoir Community College is responsible for overseeing the Information Technology Department and leading the development and implementation of a comprehensive information technology strategy that supports the educational and administrative objectives of the College.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Local students selected for $14,000 Golden LEAF Foundation scholarships
The Golden LEAF Foundation announced that 215 rural North Carolina students were selected to receive up to a $14,000 Golden LEAF Scholarship, including seven in Lenoir County and one in Greene County.
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.
Western Carolina University Spring 2024 Dean's List
Western Carolina University congratulates more than 1,000 students named to the Spring 2024 Dean's List. To qualify for this honor, students must achieve a GPA of 3.5 or higher while completing 12 or more credit hours. The following local students made this semester Dean's List:
School of Rock The Musical Set to Join the Lenoir Community College Performing Arts Series
School of Rock The Musical is based on the Paramount movie written by Mike White with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. This electric show follows the journey of Dewey Finn, a down-on-his-luck musician who poses as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school.
Lenoir County Farmer's Market update for June 29, 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. Most vendors accept EBT and Sunbucks, plus major credit cards.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Don’t Judge a Tomato by Its’ Color
When visiting your local Farmer’s Market and roadside stands, be sure to seek out the Heirloom tomatoes like German Johnson or Purple Cherokees, they are often the ugliest tomatoes but they also often the tastiest!!
Local artist Creed Piel to host grand opening on July 4
Local artist Creed Piel is set to unveil his new studio on July 4, featuring a unique collection of high-angle photographs of well-known Kinston locations. The event, which Piel describes as a “pig picking type 4th of July event,” will be held at 112 W Gordon St, the former site of the H Stadium children’s department.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Jones County Receives America 250 NC Grant
Trenton, N.C. – Jones County has received a $10,000 grant from North Carolina’s America 250 NC initiative for a project to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026.
Lenoir Hospital Foundation Provides $126,339 in Grant Funds
Lenoir Hospital Foundation recently provided $126,339 for 2024 funding to support UNC Health Lenoir projects.
Lenoir County restaurant inspections
The following inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
Lenoir County man charged with insurance fraud, attempting to obtain property by false pretense
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of David Ward Heath, 76, of 209 S. Croom Bland Road, Kinston, NC. Heath was charged with insurance fraud and attempting to obtain property by false pretense, both felonies.