This is our first briefing on newly named Tropical Storm Helene. While the current track would keep the MOST significant impacts to our west, this will be a LARGE storm and we may still experience at least some impacts in Eastern North Carolina.
Kinston detectives charge 21-year-old in deadly Friday night shooting
On Monday, September 23, 2024, detectives from the Kinston Police Department secured warrants for 21-year-old Bryson Bradley of Lenoir County. He is charged in connection with the murder of Korie Williams and the attempted murder of Yahmmek Coward, Lyasia Lawson, and Deshakeen Turnage.
BJ Murphy: North Carolina - The Battleground of Faith and Swing Voters
North Carolina’s future isn’t locked down by Republicans or Democrats—it’s the independents and swing voters who hold the real power." With 16 electoral votes at stake, faith is influencing both sides, but weaponizing religion to win political points only deepens the division. In this battleground state, independents will be the ones to tip the scales in 2024.
Charters of Freedom unveiled at Jones County Civic Center
A new Charters of Freedom setting has been unveiled at the Jones County Civic Center, bringing replicas of the United States' founding documents to the local community. The installation, a project of the nonprofit Foundation Forward, Inc., features replicas of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Obituary: Judy Ester (Bowen) Martin
Judy Ester (Bowen) Martin passed away peacefully at her home in Kinston, NC on Saturday, September 21, 2024. No services will be held, and in lieu of flowers the family asks those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation to Lucky Cats of Kinston or the Lenoir County SPCA in Judy's name.
South Lenoir's Noble and North Lenoir's Daughety take top awards at DYW competition
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.