A Kinston man was arrested in Cary Monday for an armed robbery of a man in Grifton on Saturday.
Obituary: Lois Cooke Wallace
Lois Cooke Wallace went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, September 29, 2024. A graveside service will be conducted Friday, October 4, 2024, at 10:30 AM in Pinelawn Memorial Park. The family will greet friends following the service.
Commissioner Rouse flies from Kinston to Asheville with relief supplies
Lenoir County Commissioner Eric Rouse will be flying his private plane from Kinston to Asheville Wednesday morning with essential supplies as part of the Operation Airdrop-Hurricane Helene relief effort.
Lenoir Community College partners with App State for seamless transfers
Lenoir Community College (LCC) is thrilled to partner with Appalachian State University (ASU) on a new transfer initiative aimed at making the transfer process easy for LCC students who plan to attend ASU upon graduation.
Students showcase career readiness at biannual Business Advisory Council meeting
Twice a year, the LCPS Business Advisory Council, made up of school district administrators, community college administrators, economic development leaders, business and industry leaders, elected officials, and representatives of local municipalities meets to discuss ways of focusing the Career and Technical Education program to better serve both the students and the businesses that call Lenoir County home.
Event: Homecoming at The Way Church
Join us for Homecoming at The Way Church Sunday October 13 at 10:30 a.m. 1205 Lynn Drive Kinston NC Guest speaker Johnny Evans Covered dish lunch to follow service.
KPD arrest local man for DWI and Resisting Arrest following hit & run incident
On Monday, September 30, 2024, at approximately 8:10 PM, officers from the Kinston Police Department’s D-Squad responded to a report of a hit-and-run incident.
Kinston man arrested after traffic stop reveals firearm and narcotics
In the early hours of Saturday, September 28, 2024, at approximately 4:00 AM, officers from the Kinston Police Department's C-Squad conducted a traffic stop on Dorian Powell, 39, of Kinston, for motor vehicle violations.
Lenoir County deputies head to Madison County for hurricane relief
The Lenoir County Sheriff's Office has deployed deputies to Madison County in response to Hurricane Helene, which caused significant damage in Western North Carolina. Sheriff Jackie Rogers, along with his team, is heading west to assist in relief efforts and deliver essential supplies to the affected communities.
Lenoir County Man Charged After Shooting at Motor Vehicle
On Friday, September 27, 2024, at approximately 7:00 PM, officers from the Kinston Police Department's C-Squad responded to reports of shots fired in the area. Upon arrival, officers made contact with the victim, who reported that he was turning from Old Snow Hill Road when the suspect began shooting at him from a residence on Greenmead Drive.
Traffic stop leads to DWI, narcotic, and firearm arrest
On Friday, September 27, 2024, at approximately 12:23 PM, officers from A-Squad responded to a report of a careless and reckless driver on Highway 70. Upon locating the vehicle, officers initiated a traffic stop involving the driver, identified as Richard White Jr., 39, of Broadway, NC.
Library and Shelter Partner to Open Early Literacy Center
Poverty negatively influences the academic achievement of young children. Research shows that youth from disadvantaged backgrounds are more likely to repeat grades and drop out of high school. Because children experiencing homelessness face a greater risk of performing poorly in school and not graduating, it is important to provide them with increased early literacy opportunities.
Bucklesberry, Back in the Day: Pre-Revolution Settlement
A 1924 article in The News and Observer claimed that colonization in Bucklesberry began in 1825. This article was followed three years later by a 1927 publication from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Authors R. C. Jurney and W. A. Davis reported the results of a Lenoir County soil sample survey, which suggested, to the contrary, that colonization ensued much earlier.
The 69th annual Lenoir County Agricultural Fair kicks off Tuesday
The 69th annual Lenoir County Agricultural Fair kicks off tomorrow, Oct. 1, at the Lenoir County Fairgrounds off NC 11 South. Organized by the Lenoir County Fair Association, the fair features amusement rides, exhibits, and entertainment for all ages, with attendance expected to exceed 12,000 visitors.
Historical marker unveiled at Smith Chapel Church in Pink Hill
A historical marker was unveiled today at Smith Chapel Church, commemorating the contributions of the church and the One Room Colored School for Colored Children, marking a significant moment in the community's history.