A Lenoir County man was arrested on multiple methamphetamine charges Friday. Dantony Lamont Graham, 44, was arrested by Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division detectives following an investigation into the distribution of methamphetamine into the county.
If you visit Pittsboro, NC, you are likely to pass George Moses Horton Middle School located at 79 Horton Road. This school bears the name of a man who had been a slave – and became a poet.
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!
The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
At the February 3rd Lenoir County Public Schools Board of Education meeting, students from the Career and Technical Education (CTE) program shared how the program is shaping their future careers. Serving over 2,000 students annually across 19 career pathways for grades 6-12, CTE provides hands-on learning and real-world experience.
Mary’s Kitchen, a vital nonprofit serving those in need, has announced that Richard Crumbacker will be its next Executive Director. He will be shadowing current Executive Director Jim Godfrey over the next month before officially stepping into the role upon Godfrey’s retirement.
Parrott Academy students recently showcased their artistic talents in the North Carolina Association of Scholastic Activities (NCASA) Art Showcase Competition, responding to the theme inspired by the song Sound of Silence by Simon and Garfunkel.
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away:
The days are very slowly getting a little longer each day, but unfortunately Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow on the 2nd. We all know that means 6 more weeks of winter and that means 6 more weeks of wintertime suppers.
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
The 2025 Spring Programming flyer for Kinston-Lenoir Co. Parks & Recreation is here! Registration deadlines quickly approaching so be sure to check it out today! Visit our website at https://kinstonnc.gov/672/Parks-Recreation and follow us on Facebook and IG for all the latest updates!
William Earl Phillips, 81, of Kinston passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 6, 2025. A service of love and remembrance will be held at Howard-Carter Funeral Home on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.
A 15-year-old from Duplin County led Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office deputies on a high-speed chase that wound from N.C. 11 in Pink Hill onto U.S. 70 West and ended in Barnet Park in Kinston on Thursday.
February 5, 2025 – Officers from KPD’s B-Squad conducted a traffic stop on Joyner Drive, leading to the arrest of a fugitive with multiple outstanding warrants.
Margo Harper, from South Lenoir High School, has been selected as a Morehead-Cain Impact Educator for 2025. This initiative, launched in 2023, honors K-12 educators who have significantly influenced high school students' leadership and personal development.
Charles White, LCPS Technology Director, has been named the Southeast Region Technology Director of the Year. This prestigious award, presented through a partnership with NCET, NCTIES, CoSN, and NCDPI, recognizes White’s dedication to advancing technology integration and innovation across the district.
Jones County is among 13 new counties transitioning to eCourts, offering electronic filing, online court searches, and improved digital access. Attorneys must now eFile all cases in these counties.
The 2025 Spring Programming flyer for Kinston-Lenoir Co. Parks & Recreation is here! Registration deadlines quickly approaching so be sure to check it out today! Visit our website at https://kinstonnc.gov/672/Parks-Recreation and follow us on Facebook and IG for all the latest updates!
Some years start off fresh and full of promise. This was not one of them. Instead, 2025 kicked in my door, dumped a bucket of germs on my household, and made itself at home. For almost a month the doctors could only seem to tell us what it wasn’t. Just as I finally started feeling human again, I walked straight into an event that reminded me why I’d rather be heard and not seen.
Chadwick Stokes, an 8th-grade history teacher at E.B. Frink Middle School, has been honored as the Social Studies Middle School Teacher of the Year by the North Carolina Council for the Social Studies. The recognition was announced at the Lenoir County Public Schools Board of Education meeting on February 3rd.
