Rachel Noble is the 2025 Distinguished Young Woman of Lenoir County, and Lilli Daughety is the 2025 Distinguished Young Woman of Kinston. Congratulations!
Mike Parker: Grifton Lions Club planning ‘First Responders Appreciation Day’
I live about a half mile from the North Lenoir Volunteer Fire Department across from Smith’s Café, so I am within easy ear-shot of the fire alarm that summons the volunteer firefighters and emergency personnel. That alarm can go off at any time – day or night – and during any kind of weather.
North Carolina's August Employment Figures Released
The state’s seasonally adjusted August 2024 unemployment rate was 3.8 percent, increasing 0.1 of a percentage point from July’s revised rate. The national rate decreased 0.1 of a percentage point to 4.2 percent.
Lenoir County restaurant inspections
The following inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department.
Help Wanted: Instructional Assistant - Health Sciences
The Instructional Assistant - Health Sciences provides support to the instructors who teach in the Health Sciences area and to the Dean of Health Sciences and Nursing.
Kinston shooting leaves one dead, one injured on S. McDaniels
On Friday, September 20, 2024, at approximately 8:50 pm, Kinston Police Officers responded to the 300 block of S. McDaniels St., Kinston, N.C., for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located two individuals who were suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.
Kinston man receives two drug charges following traffic stop
A Kinston man received two drug charges following a traffic stop on Friday.
Wilmington man arrested in Lenoir County with marijuana, mushrooms
A Wilmington man was arrested Wednesday morning after Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office deputies discovered 647 grams of marijuana and Schedule I narcotics in his vehicle.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Snow Hill "Terrific Kid" awards
Snow Hill Primary gives out a weekly award called "Terrific Kid" awards. Each teacher at SHP chooses a student who has been responsible, shows great character, or has reached a personal goal. On Fridays, these students are presented with an award and are congratulated for their hard work. Below are Snow Hill Primary's last Terrific Kid Awards!
Help Wanted: Instructional Assistant - Health Sciences
The Instructional Assistant - Health Sciences provides support to the instructors who teach in the Health Sciences area and to the Dean of Health Sciences and Nursing.
Federal Reserve rate cut expected to impact the local housing market
The Federal Reserve's recent decision to lower its key interest rate by 0.5 percentage points, two months before a presidential election, is expected to have a significant impact on the local housing market. The federal funds rate now stands at approximately 4.8%.
Lenoir County Farmer's Market update for September 21, 2024
The Lenoir County Farmer’s Market update for September 21, 2024. The Farmer’s Market will be open on Tuesday and Saturday from 8:00 AM until 2:00 PM.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: September is Muscadine Time
Muscadine grapes originated in the Southeastern region of the United States and as you may know are quite commonly grown and celebrated right here in our area. They are about 1 1/2-inches in size and have a large, tough outer skin.
Event: SAFE's Women’s Health Fair and Market
Get Ready for an Exciting Day at the Women’s Health Fair and Market!
Help Wanted: City of Kinston Firefighter II
Performs intermediate protective service work providing fire suppression and emergency medical services under emergency conditions and frequently involving considerable personal hazard, and related work as required. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Fire Captain & Lieutenant.
LCSO release statement on school threats
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to receive unspecified threats against schools in Lenoir County.
LCSO: Vehicle chase ends in arrest
A vehicle chase started in Lenoir County and wove its way through Craven County before ending in Jones County Thursday night with the arrest of the driver on multiple charges.
Kinston man arrested in Deep Run for fentanyl possession
A 23-year-old Kinston man was arrested Wednesday in Deep Run for possession of fentanyl and drug paraphernalia.
Evans & Associates and Lititz Mutual donate to LCC scholarships.
Evans & Associates of Kinston and Lititz Mutual Insurance Company of Pennsylvania have partnered to together to present a matching donation to the Lenoir Community College Foundation in support of student scholarships. This is the third consecutive year these companies have partnered to give to the LCC Foundation.