Jerry Eddie Sutton, 85, of Williston, SC passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 10, 2024. No formal services are planned at this time.
Update to the Aug. 7 robbery and shooting at Brown’s Plant and Seeds
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to please review the video and hear the suspect’s voice of the suspect from this video. The video was recorded a day before the robbery when the suspect visited the establishment to stake it out.
Help Wanted: Administrative Assistant 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 Administrative Assistant III. Salary Range: $41,331 - $62,890
Hair M Porium Salon and Day Spa relocates to Plaza Boulevard
Hair M Porium Salon and Day Spa has officially relocated to a new address at 704-L Plaza Boulevard in Kinston. The salon, known for its wide range of haircare maintenance, styles, and skincare services, is now ready to welcome clients to its updated location. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held in early august.
NCDOT Crews Work to Repair Sinkhole on Dunn Family Road in Kinston
A large sinkhole has developed on Dunn Family Road near Girl Scout Road, just outside the city limits of Kinston, following recent heavy rainfall. “I don't know that we'll have asphalt on it by the end of the week, but we'll at least have the pipes back in and the road open to traffic," said Justin Howard, the bridge maintenance engineer for Division 2 of NCDOT.
Public Notice: Lenoir County Community Transportation Program Application
This is to inform the public that a public hearing will be held on the proposed Lenoir County Community Transportation Program Application to be submitted to the North Carolina Department of Transportation no later than October 4, 2043. The public hearing will be held on August 19, 2024 at 4:00 PM before the Lenoir County Board of Commissioners.
AVISO PÚBLICA: Solicitud del programa de transporte comunitario del condado de Lenoir
Este es para informar al público que se llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre la Solicitud propuesta del Programa de Transporte Comunitario del Condado de Lenoir que se presentará al Departamento de Transporte de Carolina del Norte a más tardar el 4 de octubre de 2043. La audiencia pública se llevará a cabo el 19 de agosto de 2024 a las 4:00 p.m. ante la Junta de Comisionados del Condado de Lenoir.
Lenoir County couple arrested for animal cruelty after dogs found dead
Two Lenoir County residents have been arrested and charged with animal cruelty after dead dogs were found on their property.
KPD investigates breaking and entering at Squires Automotive
On August 12, 2024, KPD’s C-Squad responded to a breaking and entering report at Squires Automotive , located at 603 N Herritage Street. Officers are currently working to identify the individuals captured in the photos.
Evelyn Dove-Coleman: A Smart Prediction
Deborah Lott from Charlotte, North Carolina is very smart. She lives in Atlanta now, but we speak often. She was my little pledge-sister when she joined Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill way back in the 1970's. She was smart then, and she is smart now.
Lenoir County 4-H summer intern on what she learned this summer
NC Cooperative Extension, Lenoir County Center was delighted to host Emily Johnson as a summer intern for the past ten weeks and is proud to share her experiences and accomplishments. Throughout the summer, Emily has built lasting relationships, gained indispensable knowledge, and contributed to her community working closely with the 4-H program. (photo by N.C. State Extension)
State Transportation Agency Awards Lenoir County 2024 Multimodal Planning Grants
RALEIGH – Six North Carolina municipalities and two counties have been awarded a total of $401,000 in state and federal transportation grants to help develop bicycle and pedestrian plans.
Public Notice: Lenoir County Community Transportation Program Application
This is to inform the public that a public hearing will be held on the proposed Lenoir County Community Transportation Program Application to be submitted to the North Carolina Department of Transportation no later than October 4, 2043. The public hearing will be held on August 19, 2024 at 4:00 PM before the Lenoir County Board of Commissioners.
AVISO PÚBLICA: Solicitud del programa de transporte comunitario del condado de Lenoir
Este es para informar al público que se llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre la Solicitud propuesta del Programa de Transporte Comunitario del Condado de Lenoir que se presentará al Departamento de Transporte de Carolina del Norte a más tardar el 4 de octubre de 2043. La audiencia pública se llevará a cabo el 19 de agosto de 2024 a las 4:00 p.m. ante la Junta de Comisionados del Condado de Lenoir.
Kinston Police seek public's help in Tractor Supply theft case
On August 11, 2024, KPD’s B-Squad responded to a theft report at Tractor Supply, located at 706 E New Bern Road. The suspects are believed to be driving a lime green sedan. Officers are currently working to identify the individuals captured in the photos. There are also reports that they may have been involved in fraudulent activities at other retail locations within the City of Kinston.
KPD reports increase in stolen checks
Over the past several months, members of the Kinston Police Department have noticed a significant increase in the number of checks stolen after being mailed to various businesses located in Kinston.
Obituary: Heber Michael ("Mickey") Adkins
Heber Michael (“Mickey”) Adkins, 72, of Kinston, passed away on August 1, 2024, at 3HC Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, NC after bravely living with cancer for many years. A Celebration of Life will be conducted Friday, August 16, 2024, at 2 PM in the Howard-Carter Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Mike Parker: 'Mission Accomplished' after a dozen years
On Saturday, August 3, Sandra and I completed a mission – almost a dream – that we conceived 12 years ago. We wanted to take each of our grandchildren on a special trip when they turned 13. For the mission's first leg, we took Courtney to SeaWorld in Florida. The following year, we took Haley to SeaWorld.
O'Rileys Auto Parts set to open new location on Highway 11
O'Reilly Auto Parts is set to open a new location on Highway 11, just past the drag strip. Construction has recently started, with an estimated opening date within the next 6-9 months.
Lenoir County building permits
The following building permits were issued in Lenoir County: