An arrest has been made in the case of Matthew Neal of Pink Hill and 11 dogs are now in protective custody.
Lesley Rigsby: Asking the question why
Have you ever asked the question why? Why am I sick? Why did I lose my job? Why did this happen; I am not ready? If we are all honest at some point in our life, we have asked the question… “why?”.
CMS approves North Carolina’s Medical Debt Relief Incentive Program
Millions of low- and middle- income North Carolinians are one step closer to medical debt relief. The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved on Friday, July 26 Governor Roy Cooper and the NC Department of Health and Human Services’ plan to use the state's Medicaid program to incentivize hospitals to relieve more than a decade of existing medical debt for eligible North Carolinians and prevent accumulation of new debt going forward.
LCC to host Financial Aid End of Summer Block Party
Join our Financial Aid Office for an End of Summer Block Party on Wednesday, July 31, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Student Center on Main Campus.
Allegations of animal cruelty surface in Lenoir County
Videos circulating online nationwide, which originated from Lenoir County, have raised concerns over potential animal cruelty. The videos, which have garnered significant attention on social media, appears to show a man harming dogs.
Greene County intersection to temporarily become all-way stop
An intersection in Greene County is scheduled to transition to a new traffic pattern this week.
Area High School Students Complete first SEED Program at LCC
Thirteen high school students from area high schools recently completed the first SEED (Southeastern Education & Economic) Program at Lenoir Community College, a seven-week summer advanced manufacturing academy.
Kinston Police Department investigating hit-and-run incident
On July 27, 2024, the Kinston Police Department responded to a report of a bicyclist struck by a motor vehicle at the intersection of E Lenoir Avenue and Davis Street. Upon arrival, officers found Stefan Pigford, 57, of Kinston, injured in the roadway.
Mike Parker: Parker family reunion comes to Kinston
At the beginning of July, members of the extended Parker family converged on Kinston for our biennial Parker Family Reunion. When John, my brother, and I were growing up, our huge family gathered at a city park in Roanoke, Virginia, for what was then the Parker-Brown Reunion. That reunion was named for the descendants of my great-grandparents, Peter Parker and Judia Brown Parker.
Deputy Involved Shooting in Greene County
One subject died after Greene County Deputies responded to a Breaking and Entering in progress.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Help Wanted: Adjunct Art Instructor
Lenoir Community College is a comprehensive institution that places primary emphasis on excellence in classroom instruction. The Adjunct Art Instructor is responsible for providing quality art instruction to Associate in Fine Arts-Visual Arts students and other LCC students needing general education art courses through the use of seated, online, and lab courses.
NCDOT: Smishing Scam Alert
RALEIGH – The North Carolina Turnpike Authority was alerted that a text message-based scam, also known as smishing, is fraudulently claiming to represent tolling agencies from across the country. The scammers are claiming to represent the tolling agency and requesting payment for unpaid tolls.
Evelyn Dove-Coleman: May Not Be Me After All--Not At Olympics
Ever since I was referred to the North Carolina Governor's School by Mrs. Sarah Flanagan, my French teacher and the principal's wife at Savannah High School in Kinston, people referred to me as intelligent. I paid it little attention. I just like to read, and I love words.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Help Wanted: Receptionist
RECEPTIONIST – Full-time position with immediate opening. Applicant should possess pleasant and professional appearance, attitude, telephone ethics.
Help Wanted: Adjunct Art Instructor
Lenoir Community College is a comprehensive institution that places primary emphasis on excellence in classroom instruction. The Adjunct Art Instructor is responsible for providing quality art instruction to Associate in Fine Arts-Visual Arts students and other LCC students needing general education art courses through the use of seated, online, and lab courses.
Local youths excels at Big Rock Kids Tournament
Addison Canady, a young angler from the area, made waves at the Third Annual Big Rock Kids Tournament held from July 10-13, 2024. The tournament, which promotes sport fishing among the youth and benefits children’s charities in Eastern North Carolina, saw 73 boats and over 350 junior anglers participating this year.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Summertime is Ice Cream Time
The heat of summer sends us searching for a yummy frozen treat! If you want a simple and easy frozen treat, try these recipes that don’t need a churn just a good old freezer!!
Lenoir County Farmer's Market update for July 27, 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.