Cypress Creek Renewables (Cypress Creek) is pleased to announce the continuation of its Energizing Tomorrow’s Leaders scholarship program. After awarding $81,000 in scholarships across 21 counties in 2024, the program is being offered to high school seniors in 26 counties this year, including in Jones County, NC
Pursuant to G.S. 115C-518 and 160A-269, the Lenoir County Board of Education hereby gives notice that it has received an offer to purchase surplus tablets and laptops most of which have been used by students and teachers for at least three years and are currently unsuited to meet the continued needs of students and teachers.
LA GRANGE – Fire crews responded to a fire at E.B. Frink Middle School Friday night. Officials have not released details on the extent of any damage or the cause of the fire.
On February 21, 2025, at 02:25 AM., Kinston Police Department officers responded to a breaking and entering at the 2 o'clock store located at 700 Dr MLK JR Boulevard. Surveillance footage captured video footage of the suspect. We are currently attempting to identify the subject in the photos.
Kinston Police Arrest Armed Suspect, Recover Stolen and Modified Firearm. On February 20, 2025, at approximately 9:39 p.m., officers from the Kinston Police Department’s C-Squad responded to a shots fired call in the 1500 block of Stroud Avenue.
A Lenoir County man is behind bars following a traffic stop that led to multiple charges, including possession of drugs.
In January, Xi Beta Upsilon donated canned vegetables, cakes, and cookies to Mary's Kitchen. In February, we donated toilet tissue and men's & women's socks to Hope Restorations.
Celebrating its 40th anniversary, the resort will introduce reimagined interiors by Ward + Gray, a premier event venue, and a new culinary experience from acclaimed North Carolina chef and New York Times best-selling author Vivian Howard. Her latest restaurant, Theodosia, is set to debut in May, adding a distinct flavor to the resort’s offerings.
Officers conducted a traffic stop on Adkin Street and observed an extended firearm magazine protruding from underneath the driver’s seat. Upon further investigation, officers located a concealed firearm inside the vehicle. A 17-year-old female passenger admitted ownership of the firearm.
On February 19, 2025, at 7:32 p.m., Kinston Police Department officers responded to a breaking and entering at the Dollar General on King Street. Surveillance footage captured a black male wearing a black hoodie with “OUT OF YOUR LEAGUE” written on the back forcibly kicking through the door to gain entry, while a black female remained outside.
Pursuant to G.S. 115C-518 and 160A-269, the Lenoir County Board of Education hereby gives notice that it has received an offer to purchase surplus tablets and laptops most of which have been used by students and teachers for at least three years and are currently unsuited to meet the continued needs of students and teachers.
A convicted felon from Kinston is behind bars without bond tonight after assaulting two Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office deputies while they were attempting to arrest him on nearly a dozen charges, including domestic violence against a pregnant woman and her children.
On February 18, 2025, officers from the Kinston Police Department responded to a report of suspicious activity at Ultimate Body Shop.
Pursuant to G.S. 115C-518 and 160A-269, the Lenoir County Board of Education hereby gives notice that it has received an offer to purchase surplus tablets and laptops most of which have been used by students and teachers for at least three years and are currently unsuited to meet the continued needs of students and teachers.
Fourth-grade students from Lenoir County Public Schools dove into history this week at the CSS Neuse Museum, where 640 young learners experienced life as it was in the 19th century.
Edward Earl Moody, Sr., 82, peacefully entered the presence of his Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 15, at Spring Arbor of Wilson with his family by his side. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, February 23, at 3:00 PM at Edwards Funeral Home in Kinston, with burial to follow at Westview Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Edwards Funeral Home beginning at 2:00 PM on Sunday, February 23, prior to the service.
Pursuant to G.S. 115C-518 and 160A-269, the Lenoir County Board of Education hereby gives notice that it has received an offer to purchase surplus tablets and laptops most of which have been used by students and teachers for at least three years and are currently unsuited to meet the continued needs of students and teachers.
Three Lenoir County residents were arrested last week on multiple breaking and entering and larceny charges after observant deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office provided proactive patrols in La Grange.
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the community’s assistance with identifying a person and vehicle associated with a larceny at Ultimate Body Shop, 1701 W. New Bern Rd., Kinston.
No major changes to the forecast this afternoon, but we have slightly increased snow totals across northern NC generally along and north of US 264, and we have slightly increased the area for the highest ice accretion across the coastal plain south of Greenville (and west of US 17).
