When I was growing up, certain wealthy families were always in the news. People who were on the cutting edge of the next new thing were able to amass wealth. It was a common thing to say a person was living like the Rockefellers or Vanderbilts when they bought a lot of things.
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2025 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award for Greene County Volunteers. This prestigious award recognizes the outstanding contributions of volunteers in various categories, including Individual, Group, National Service, and Director of Volunteers (Paid).
Garland and Pam Smith invite the public to a festive Christmas Celebration Concert on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the Jones County Civic Center in Trenton, NC. Hosted by Shady Grove Church, the event features performances by the Ben Rochester Family and Redeemed.
Neuse Enterprises, Inc. is hiring an Executive Director’s Position.
KPD’S A-Squad responded to Food Lion in reference to a shoplifting/larceny. While responding to the call, officers observed a suspect on W Washington Ave matching the description that was given by a witness. Officers recognized the subject to be Michael Jenkins (35 of Kinston) from previous encounters.
Larry Alton Smith, 91, of Kinston passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024, at his home. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 2pm in the John Green Smith Family Cemetery.
On Monday, December 2, 2024, at approximately 1:39 pm, officers from the Kinston Police Department, as well as additional emergency personnel from the Kinston Department of Fire & Rescue and Lenoir County Emergency Services responded to a motor vehicle collision on the 100 blk of E. Vernon Avenue involving 6 vehicles.
On Saturday, November 30, Jumping Run Church of La Grange demonstrated the power of love in action at the Circle K in Kinston, NC. The church blessed 200 vehicles with $15 worth of gas each, spreading kindness and support to the community.
Challenges and risks awaited early eighteenth century settlers who arrived in the unsettled Bucklesberry Pocosin of then old Craven County. According to historian and author Dr. Lindley S. Butler, PhD, "The backcountry was the last area of the State to be settled and, consequently, the most volatile region of North Carolina society for many years."
UPDATE: Yesenia has been found and is safe. The Lenoir County Sheriff's Office would like to thank the Wayne County Sheriff's Office, the State Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for their assistance.
A man accused of breaking into vehicles and outbuildings on Bonnie Walters Road and then taking the change to an area Coinstar exchange machine was arrested Thursday morning.
An 18-year-old was arrested Sunday on Mays Store Road in La Grange for larceny of a firearm.
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
The annual Christmas on the Hill festival is set to return to Pink Hill this holiday season, promising a lineup of family-friendly activities and events designed to bring the community together in celebration.
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.
What I most love about this season of the year, second only to the Christmas story itself, is the music. We are blessed in our area to have an abundance of musical talent, and many of those talented people will use their gifts to share the sounds and songs of Christmas.
Mr. Cecil C. Conner, age 86, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, November 30, 2024, at his home surrounded by his beloved wife and family. Funeral Services will be held at the Mausoleum Chapel of Pinelawn Memorial Park 11 AM Tuesday, December 3rd. The family will greet friends and extended relatives immediately following the service.
The Kinston/Lenoir Community Chorus is thrilled to welcome back Dr. Mahari Freeman as the soprano soloist for the 24th annual performance of Handel’s Messiah on Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. This cherished community tradition will take place at First Presbyterian Church, 2101 N. Herritage St., accompanied by the North Carolina Baroque Orchestra.
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
At a recent Board of Commissioners meeting, Greene County honored Commissioner James T. Shackleford, Jr. for 24 years of dedicated service. Commissioner Shackleford, who has served on the Board since 2000, was presented with a commemorative plaque and a heartfelt resolution recognizing his many contributions to the county.
