Frances (Honey) Hatcher Fuller passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on July 5, 2024, at the age of seventy-nine years old. A Memorial service will be conducted Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at 2pm at First Presbyterian Church.
Juvenile charged with possession of a stolen vehicle
On Friday, July 5, 2024, A-Squad Officers received information related to a stolen vehicle being driven around Kinston. The vehicle had previously been reported stolen to Green County Sheriff's Office. Officers located the vehicle on the 1500 block of Dr. MLK Jr Blvd and made contact with the driver, (17 year old juvenile from Kinston) and took him into custody. With the assistance of Green County Sheriff's Office, the juvenile was transported to Green County and released to a parent.
KPD: Vehicle Pursuit leads to arrest
On Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 12:00 pm, KPD's D-Squad observed a vehicle being operated on Vernon Avenue with fictious plates and illegal tint violations. Officers initiated a traffic stop with the vehicle and the driver, Okeith Parker (39 of Kinston) immediately fled. Officers pursed Parker until he came to a stop on the 800 block of Dixon Street. Parker began swallowing bags of suspected narcotics. Officers were able to gain entry into the vehicle, remove Parker, and effect the arrest.
Jones County Public Schools recognized at international level
Jones Senior High School HOSA (Future Health Professionals) students recently attended HOSA International Leadership Conference (ILC) in Houston, Texas. There were over 12,000 HOSA attendees at this conference from across the globe and the Jones Senior students had the opportunity to collaborate, network, and learn with numerous HOSA members from various states and countries.
Lenoir County restaurant inspections
The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
Mike Parker: July 13 and July 20 feature Maritime Living History
Two programs on back-to-back Saturdays will highlight different aspects of North Carolina’s maritime history during the Civil War.
Help wanted: Lenoir Community College - Director of Marketing and Communication
The Director of Marketing and Communications plans, designs, and conducts public relations programs to create and maintain a favorable public image for the College.
Help wanted: Lenoir Community College - Culinary Arts Instructor
The Culinary Arts Instructor is responsible for providing quality instruction in hands-on lab, lecture, and online courses.
Jessica Anderson: Gardening in the Summer: Are You Too Late or Too Early?
We are at the point in the summer where the heat feels oppressive and even the plants flop over in the afternoon, and I can relate. Many believe that there is nothing to be done in the garden in the heat of the summer besides keep the weeds and bugs at bay and harvest what you planted in April.
Eduar Morales of Deep Run graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University
WILLIMANTIC, CT (07/02/2024)-- More than 800 Eastern Connecticut State University students graduated in the 2023-24 academic year, which culminated with two commencement ceremonies this May at the conclusion of the spring 2023 semester. The University's undergraduate ceremony occurred May 14 at the XL Center in Hartford, CT, and the graduate-level ceremony occurred May 11 on Eastern's campus.
Help wanted: Lenoir Community College - Culinary Arts Instructor
The Culinary Arts Instructor is responsible for providing quality instruction in hands-on lab, lecture, and online courses.
Help wanted: Lenoir Community College - Director of Marketing and Communication
The Director of Marketing and Communications plans, designs, and conducts public relations programs to create and maintain a favorable public image for the College.
Obituary - Elizabeth Mills Reynolds
Elizabeth Mills Reynolds, affectionately known as Libby, age 97, of Pleasant Hill, North Carolina passed away peacefully at her home on July 4, 2024. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Monday, July 8, 2024 Howard-Carter Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at Pleasant Hill Christian Church in Pink Hill, NC with burial following.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Celebrating Independence Day
Share your American pride with red, white and blue recipes for July 4th! Patriotic foods add more excitement to your celebration table.
Banks Elementary Fourth Nine Week Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following students:
Contentnea-Savannah K-8 Fourth Nine Week Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following students:
Evelyn Dove-Coleman: Getting Out Again
Since the Pandemic, I have generally stayed in since meals and groceries can be easily delivered right to my front door. I still wear a mask when I do go out, and I most enjoy sitting on the deck over the ocean to let the salty air breeze blow over me then.
School of Rock The Musical Comes to LCC
Get ready to rock and roll this summer as Lenoir Community College proudly presents School of Rock The Musical! This high-energy show brings the spirit of rock 'n' roll to life, following the hilarious and heartwarming journey of a wannabe rock star who turns a class of straight-A students into a mind-blowing rock band.
Kinston High Second Semester Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following students: