A Kinston man was arrested earlier today after being identified on surveillance cameras for allegedly stealing copper and other metals from a residence on Sunday.
"Bureaucratic tyranny of the minority" challenged: Pink Hill's vote stands on mixed beverage referendum
PINK HILL - A recent legislative change has validated the mixed beverage referendum held in Pink Hill during the November 2022 election. Initially declared invalid due to the town not meeting the required 300 registered voters, the town had only 281, the will of the people is now upheld. Senate Bill 527, signed by Governor Roy Cooper on Monday, lowers the requirement to 200 registered voters and retroactively took effect on November 1, 2022.
EPA funds Lenoir County $1 million for development assessments
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has funded a Lenoir County grant application for $1 million as part of the EPA’s Brownfields Coalition Assessment grant program.
Help Wanted: Special Property Analyst
As a member of the Lenoir County Government Tax Department, you can make a difference! The Tax Department is seeking candidates for a Special Property Analyst. Salary Range: $41,331-$62,890
Help Wanted: Assistant Information Technology Director
As a member of the Lenoir County Information Technology Department, you can make a difference! The IT Department is seeking candidates for the Assistant Information Technology Director.. Salary Range: $71,154-$108,269
Obituary: Ronnie Darrell Lanier
Ronnie Darrell Lanier, 88, formerly of Kinston, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024, in Oriental. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 12 noon at Edwards Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will be conducted Friday, July 12, 2024, at 3PM at Westview Cemetery.
Two Kinston residents arrested Sunday in stolen SUV
Two Kinston residents were arrested Sunday after being stopped in a stolen SUV with an expired and fictitious license plate.
Traffic stop leads to Methamphetamine arrest
KPD's D-Squad conducted a traffic stop on the 3000 block of W Vernon Avenue with Jesse Jones (33 of Grifton). During the traffic stop, K9 Kang was called to the scene to conduct a sniff of the vehicle. Kang gave his handler indication that narcotics were in vehicle
Experience School of Rock The Musical At LCC
School of Rock The Musical brings the beloved film to life on stage. The story follows Dewey Finn, a failed rocker posing as a substitute teacher, who discovers his students' musical talents and forms a band to compete in a Battle of the Bands competition. Through the power of music, Dewey and his students navigate friendship, self-discovery, and the pursuit of dreams. With electric performances and catchy tunes, the musical celebrates the transformative impact of rock 'n' roll on both the characters and the audience.
Obituary: Frances (Honey) Hatcher Fuller
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.