Darlene Brown from Brown’s Sweet Treats announced a move to a new location on Facebook: This is a bitter sweet week. July 22, 2024, BROWN'S SWEET TREATS will open at our new location. 110 West King street. Beside social services. Please come and see what the Lord has done. Grand opening will be August 16, 2024, from 12pm until 5pm and Saturday, August 17, 2024 from 9am until 4pm.
Ciudad De Tundra, a new dessert and ice cream shop, held its soft opening on July 10, 2024. Located at 115 West North Street, this new establishment promises to deliver the finest treats made from locally sourced ingredients from Farmville, North Carolina.
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Bringing the rockin' spirit to the Turner Stage this summer, School of Rock The Musical is a dynamic stage adaptation of the popular film. Follow the hilarious journey of Dewey Finn, a wannabe rock star turned substitute teacher, as he transforms a class of precocious prep school students into a powerhouse rock band
The American Red Cross has officially opened its new office at 504 Herritage St. in Kinston. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to mark the occasion, attended by community leaders, Red Cross volunteers, and local residents.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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 were arrested Sunday after being stopped in a stolen SUV with an expired and fictitious license plate.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
Two programs on back-to-back Saturdays will highlight different aspects of North Carolina’s maritime history during the Civil War.
