Come visit us at the Kinston Lenoir County Public Library for our bi-annual book sale! The sale will run from Saturday, September 14 through Wednesday, September 18.
Obituary: Billy George Davis
Billy George Davis, age 87, of Kinston passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at his home. A memorial service will be held Friday, September 20, 2024 at 11:00 am at Deep Run First Baptist Church with Pastor Dave Fishman presiding.
Kinston welcomes Frontier League team, continuing long baseball tradition
After seven seasons with the Down East Wood Ducks, Kinston will welcome a new professional baseball team, the Bird Dawgs, to Grainger Stadium as part of the Frontier League. The announcement was made during a press conference at the stadium on Monday, marking a new chapter for the city and its strong baseball tradition.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Distinguished Young Women of Lenoir County program scheduled for Saturday
The Distinguished Young Women of Lenoir County program proudly presents Caitlin Waters, Distinguished Young Woman of Lenoir County for 2024, in its annual program which will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, September 21, 2024 in the Performing Arts Center on the campus of Kinston High School.
South Lenoir High School hosts annual mum sale September 16-20
South Lenoir High School is excited to announce its highly anticipated annual Mum Sale, which will be held from September 16th to September 20th.
Weekend sees three arrests for driving while impaired
On Saturday, September 14, 2024, at around 8:46 p.m., Leonardo Orgas, 44, of Snow Hill, NC, was driving westbound in the eastbound lane of US Hwy 70 when he was stopped by KPD’s A-Squad. After an investigation, Orgas was arrested and charged with Driving While Impaired.
KPD arrests man wanted for federal probation violations during stop
On September 13, 2024, KPD officers conducted a traffic stop with Rico Davis (30 of Lenoir County). Officers discovered Davis was wanted for Federal Probation Violations. Officers took Davis in custody without incident. Davis was placed in the LC Jail without bond.
KPD assists probation check, arrests felon with firearm and drugs
KPD officers on D-Squad responded to a residence on the 900 block of Savannah Lane at the request of The Department of Adult Corrections. KPD was requested to stand by while the Probation Officer conducted a residential check on Michael Stevens (22 years old).
NWS: Heaving rain, flooding, possible tornadoes expected from Potential Tropical Cyclone #8.
It should be noted that whether or not this system becomes tropical, the impacts for our area including heavy rain and flooding, coastal flooding and a few tornadoes have not changed drastically.
From Dr. Murphy's Desk: Updates from Eastern North Carolina and Washington, D.C.
Thank you for taking the time to read my most recent updates from Eastern North Carolina and Washington, D.C. As always, it remains a true honor and a privilege to represent you in Congress! If this email was forwarded to you, you can subscribe to my e-newsletter here.
Mike Parker: Parents and teachers need to form a partnership
Much of my family has been involved in education. My wife Sandra and I were both teachers at one point. I have five others in my family who began their careers in education in the classroom. The conversations around our dinner tables often turns to educational needs.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
United Way: Letter of Intent Now Open for Lenoir/Greene United Way
Lenoir/Greene United Way invites interested nonprofit organizations to submit a letter of intent to request funding for the 2025 application cycle. Applicants must meet the following guidelines to pursue funding: