On March 3, 2025, KPD’s D-Squad responded to a report of a gunshot wound in the 300 block of Airport Road. Officers arrived on the scene and located a 23-year-old victim suffering from a single gunshot wound to the leg.
Obituary: Nancy R. Justice
Mrs. Nancy Reaves Justice, native of Mount Olive and former Kinston resident, died Thursday, February 27, 2025 in Williamsburg. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 pm on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Maplewood Cemetery in Mount Olive, NC with Dr. H. Powell Dew, Jr. officiating.
Public Notice: NOTICE OF SALE OF SURPLUS TABLETS AND LAPTOPS
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.
Severe weather expected Wednesday across eastern North Carolina
The National Weather Service (NWS) is warning of strong storms and hazardous conditions as a cold front moves through Eastern North Carolina on Wednesday.
Kinston man charged with breaking into home of deceased resident
A man was arrested on felony charges Saturday after breaking into a person’s house who had recently passed away.
The Pirate Pulse Launches as ECU's Newest Independent Sports Media Platform
GREENVILLE – East Carolina University sports fans now have a new home for dynamic, in-depth coverage with the launch of The Pirate Pulse, an independent digital sports media platform dedicated exclusively to ECU athletics. "There's no shortage of ECU sports coverage, but what's missing is a platform built specifically for the modern fan—one that delivers instant updates, in-depth analysis, and behind-the-scenes access in a way that's fast, engaging, and interactive," said BJ Murphy, a 2002 Business Administration graduate from ECU and CEO of Magic Mile Media.
Kinston fire crews respond to early morning residential fire
At 12:20 am, Kinston Department of Fire & Rescue was dispatched to the area of Stroud Avenue and Stadium Drive for a reported structure fire. Crews arrived on scene to a working fire from a single-story wood frame residential structure. All occupants were out of the structure
Obituary: Christopher David Briley
Christopher David Briley, 56, of Hubert, NC passed away in Morehead City, NC on February 5, 2025. A graveside service was held at Westview Cemetery in Kinston at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 8, 2025, officiated by Dr. James R. Chandler, Jr.
Greene County School Board Vice Chairman selected as special guest for Presidential Address
U.S. Rep. Don Davis has selected Brandon Johnson, vice chairman of the Greene County Board of Education, as his special guest for the President’s Address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday.
Melissa Dixon appointed as Greene County’s New Elections Director
The Greene County Board of Elections has announced the appointment of Melissa Dixon as the county’s new Elections Director. Dixon, a lifelong Greene County resident, will officially begin her role on Monday.
Mike Parker: Brace yourself: Busy weekend coming up!
For those who complain that “there’s nothing to do in Kinston,” brace yourselves for this coming weekend.
Early buzz for BBQ Fest on the Neuse as registrations sell out fast
With over two months to go until the BBQ Fest on the Neuse, excitement is already at an all-time high. The annual festival, set for May 2-3 in downtown Kinston, has seen record-breaking interest from vendors, cook teams, and sponsors alike.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Get the Scoop Sets Grand Opening for March 20 in Maysville
MAYSVILLE – Ice cream lovers, rejoice! Get the Scoop has announced its highly anticipated grand opening, set for Thursday, March 20, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m. at 602 Main St.
South Lenoir Alumni Isabelle Vernon receives NCCSS Student Teacher of the Year
When Isabelle Vernon found out that she won the North Carolina Council for Social Studies Student Teacher of the Year award, she was in disbelief.
Espionage, Intrigue, and Fine Dining: Female Spy Dinner Theater Comes to Kinston
Step into the world of espionage and experience a night of history and intrigue at the Female Spy Dinner Theater! Hosted by the Friends of the CSS Neuse, this exciting event will take place on Friday, March 7, 2025 and Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM at the CSS Neuse Museum, located at 100 North Queen Street, Kinston, NC 28501.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Revisiting the Mediterranean Diet
Many years ago, the Mediterranean Diet jumped into popularity showing up as clearly the best way to eat to increase your longevity. A true “Mediterranean Diet” consists mainly of fruits and vegetables, seafood, olive oil, hearty grains, and other foods that fight against heart disease, certain cancers, diabetes, and cognitive decline.
Bucklesberry, Back in the Day: Early Settlers–The Herrings
The proven patriarch of generations of present-day Suttons in Lenoir County was John Sutton (1720/30-bef. 1773). An early settler of Bucklesberry, he arrived around 1745-1750. Not the only settler, though, nor the first, evidence suggests that ancestors of the Herring family line of Lenoir County preceded John Sutton's arrival.
Lenoir County restaurant inspections
The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department: