A man already housed at the Lenoir County Detention Center was charged Tuesday with conspiracy to commit felony larceny in an event that happened on July 9.
Bob Brinson Takes Oath of Office to Represent District 2
Sen. Bob Brinson (R-Craven) was sworn in on Wednesday, July 31, to represent District 2 in the North Carolina Senate, which covers Beaufort, Craven, and Lenoir counties. He fills the vacancy created by Sen. Jim Perry (R-Lenoir), who resigned earlier in the month.
Local bakery celebrates first anniversary in La Grange
La Grange - Grounded and Baked, a local bakery in La Grange, North Carolina, is preparing to celebrate its one-year anniversary on August 4. Owners Brad Mitchell and Jennifer Bland have been working to establish their unique bakery, offering homemade treats based on family recipes.
Lenoir County Emergency new mobile command unit
Lenoir County Emergency Services has added a valuable resource to its capabilities.
Congressman Don Davis grants $285K to Lenoir Community College
Congressman Don Davis presented Lenoir Community College $285,480 from the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission for the Aviation Center for Excellence and its Aviation Academy. The presentation was made at the Lenoir Community College Greene County Center in Snow Hill.
Registered sex offender arrested for being at Holloway Community Center
A registered sex offender is behind bars after illegally being at Holloway Community Center.
Bucklesberry, Back in the Day: Boundaries and Landmarks
Largely unsettled swamp land in the beginning, Bucklesberry of Lenoir County is known today for its nutrient-rich soil that yields some of the finest crops in the Southeast. In fact, early land patents identified the area as "Bucklesberry Pocosin" (i.e., swamp or wetlands).
Help Wanted: Income Maintenance Caseworker III
As a member of the Department of Social Services with Lenoir County Government, you can make a difference! The agency is seeking candidates for an Income Maintenance Caseworker III.
Help Wanted: Several levels within the Social Work classification
As a member of the Department of Social Services with Lenoir County Government, you can make a difference! The agency is seeking candidates for several levels within the Social Work classification. Candidates in this classification have an immense impact on our community.
Investigation clears Kinston officer in viral arrest incident
The following is a summary of an incident that took place on July 18th regarding a short video that went viral on social media regarding a Kinston Police Officer arresting a lady for refusing to provide her driver’s license. The incident has been reviewed by our agency’s Internal Affairs Division and the Chief of Police.
KPD Investigates Larceny by Employee at Smithfield Chicken & BBQ
On April 4, 2024, officers from the Kinston Police Department responded to Smithfield Chicken & BBQ following a report of larceny involving Haley Walton, a 32-year-old resident of Jacksonville, NC. Walton, who was the manager of the restaurant, allegedly failed to make bank deposits.
Obituary: Thomas Allen Meeks
Thomas Allen Meeks, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many, passed away on July 29th, 2024 in Kinston. In honor of Thomas Allen Meeks' extraordinary life, a Celebration of Life will be held at the Meeks home, 3009 Tacoma Drive, on Friday August 2nd from 4-6 p.m., where friends, family and loved ones are invited to gather and share memories of this remarkable man.
Lenoir County man charged with 22 counts of fraudulent checks
On July 1, 2024, SECU reported that 24-year-old Brandon Tripp of Lenoir County had deposited 24 fraudulent checks via mobile deposit. The Kinston Police Department's Investigation Division initiated an investigation into the matter.
Kinston man charged with 16 counts of fraudulent checks
On June 16, 2024, SECU reported that 19-year-old Jailyn Cannon of Kinston had deposited 16 fraudulent checks via mobile deposit. The Kinston Police Department's Investigation Division initiated an investigation into the matter.
Kinston Police Department investigates armed robbery at Dollar Tree
On July 30, 2024, at 10:00 pm, the Kinston Police Department's C-Squad responded to an armed robbery report at the Dollar Tree located at 4151 W Vernon Avenue.
Pink Hill man charged with nine counts of felony cruelty to animals
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.