On January 2, 2025, Snow Hill Police Department responded to 420 Kingold Blvd (Family Dollar) in reference to a larceny that had just occurred. Once on scene, officers learned that the female in the photo below walked out the of store with an undisclosed amount of items
KPD is attempting to identify the subject in the photos. It was reported he cashed multiple stolen lottery tickets in December, 2024.
The following inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
On July 7, 2024, changes to North Carolina law necessitated adjustments to Trillium’s Governing Board. On July 19, 2024, in compliance with the new law, Trillium submitted a new proposed alternate board structure to NCDHHS Secretary Kody Kinsley for approval.
Throughout the last two weeks of December, the Lenoir County Street Crimes and Ready Response (SCARR) unit performed proactive enforcement throughout the county, which led to four arrests.
Kinston Police Officers made several arrests over the New Year’s, with a focus on impaired driving and a vehicle pursuit.
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office requests the community’s assistance with identifying a person and vehicle associated with a larceny at Rivermont Baptist Church, 2478 US-258, Kinston. On Dec. 28, at approximately 10:30 am, an unidentified person drove onto the church property and stole two wheelchair access ramps (one aluminum ramp and one wooden ramp).
In the Old Senate Chambers at the historic Capitol in downtown Raleigh, Josh Stein took the oath of office to become North Carolina’s 76th Governor. Joined by his wife Anna and family, Stein swore to support the Constitution and laws of the United States and North Carolina and to faithfully perform the duties of the office of governor.
The 118th Congress brought its share of obstacles, yet we rose to the occasion, steadfast in our mission to uplift families in eastern NC. We have fostered hope and optimism by preventing devastating job cuts, transforming healthcare, and delivering critical support to disaster survivors statewide.
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Pursuant to N.G.G.S §160-D-601 the Public shall take notice that on January 6 , 2025 at 6:00 p.m., during its regular meeting, the La Grange Town Council will hold a public hearing at the La Grange Town Hall, 203 South Center Street, La Grange, North Carolina.
Pursuant to N.G.G.S §160-D-406 and N.G.G.S §160-D-601 the Public shall take notice that on January 6th, 2025 at 6:00 p.m., during its regular meeting, the La Grange Town Council will hold a public hearing at the La Grange Town Hall, 203 South Center Street, La Grange, North Carolina.
If I could have any superpower, what would it be? This question was asked during a recent video project I worked on. Without hesitation, or much thought, I said invisibility. I’ve spent a lifetime perfecting the art of blending in—being seen but not noticed. True invisibility held a deep appeal.
The state’s seasonally adjusted November 2024 unemployment rate was 3.7 percent, unchanged from October’s revised rate. The national rate increased 0.1 of a percentage point to 4.2 percent.
An article published in The News and Observer in 1924 reported that Bucklesberry was opened to colonization in 1825. This claim has been debunked, based on two land documents stored at the State Archives of North Carolina. Having recently come to light, one is a land patent dated 1738 that explicitly named Bucklesberry.
Bring in the New Year with your “bubble” of friends and family with some delicious and mostly healthy Holiday appetizers. Your guests will scoop up these tasty starters to give you energy to make to the ball drop!!
Beginning in late December 2024, the Sheriff’s Offices of both Pitt and Greene Counties along with both Sheriffs and select deputies from their offices were the focus of a series of social media posts from 44-year-old Nicolas McKeever of Walstonburg.
The Kinston Police Department reported multiple incidents and arrests throughout the week, highlighting their efforts to maintain public safety.
As 2024 unfolded, the most-read stories reflected a community navigating growth, challenges, and transformation. Vivian Howard’s reimagined Chef & the Farmer experience inspired readers, while a shocking local crime involving an 18-year-old and a 15-year-old captured attention. Other top stories included the tragic Pink Hill shooting, Dan Sale’s retirement and sale of Sale Auto Mall, and a viral TikTok myth about Aunt Jemima debunked. These stories not only informed but also connected readers to the events shaping their world.
As we come to the beginning of a new year, most of us give at least a little thought to making some New Year’s resolutions. I gave up on making New Year’s resolutions because I never could stick to most of them. Of course, one of my resolutions always was to lose weight. I read a recent article that said we should not make such a resolution because we will end up being unhappy, unsuccessful, or both.
