Kinston, NC – The Kinston Police Department (KPD) has been actively investigating a fraud case involving stolen checks from Blizzard Walls Inc. The suspects in this case forged and deposited the stolen checks, leading to multiple arrests.
Update: Kinston police arrest suspect in Airport Road shooting
UPDATE: On March 25, 2025, members of the Kinston Police Department’s Violent Crime Apprehension Team (VCAT) and A-Squad, with assistance from the Department of Adult Corrections, successfully took Jamarion Gray into custody.
Letter to the editor: Lenoir County Sheriff Jackie Rogers responds to previous letter to the editor
I’d like to take this opportunity to respond to a letter to the editor of Neuse News that was written by Jennifer Shrader and published Tuesday.
Three Lenoir County Students Selected for North Carolina Governor’s School 2025
Lenoir County Public Schools is proud to announce that three of its outstanding students have been selected to attend the North Carolina Governor’s School for the summer of 2025. This esteemed program, established in 1963, is the oldest of its kind in the nation and offers a unique, enriching experience for intellectually gifted high school students.
Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D.: Updates from eastern North Carolina and Washingon, D.C.
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.
Lenoir County building permits
The following building permits were issued in Lenoir County:
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.
Greene County Board of Education announces Rodney McNeill as next Superintendent
Snow Hill – The Greene County Board of Education has voted to appoint Dr. Rodney McNeill as the next superintendent of Greene County Schools, effective July 1, 2025. This decision follows the announcement of current superintendent Dr. Creech’s retirement, shared with the board on February 24, 2025. Dr. Creech has served Greene County Schools in various leadership roles since 2014 and has led the district as superintendent since 2022.
Obituary: Robert P. “Bob” Aiken, Jr
A worship service of thanksgiving to God for Bob’s incredible life will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday March 29th, at Calvary Memorial UMC, with burial at the Snow Hill Cemetery following. Friends and family are invited to gather in the Fellowship Hall from 12:30-1:45 to share memories, swap stories, and take a picture or two.
Letter to the editor: If it happens twice in the same week, it’s on the way to being a habit
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office has, according to its own reports in the last week, arrested two people and put them in jail here just as soon as they were released from their prison sentences elsewhere in the state. Both have drug charges.
Greene Central High School band makes history, goes viral
SNOW HILL — A video of the Greene Central High School band celebrating a historic victory at the North Carolina Bandmasters Association (NCBA) Music Performance Adjudication (MPA) has gone viral, racking up over 5 million views and more than 778,000 likes on social media.
Kinston Police Department arrests update
A recap of recent Kinston Police Department social media releases on area arrests.
LCSO release: 911 calls from Sunday's shooting incident involving Amazon trucks, head on collision
We are not planning to hold a press conference on this event today; the incidents remain under investigation by the LCSO and the State Highway Patrol.
LCSO release on shooting into Amazon vehicles, head-on collision on N.C. 11
A Charlotte man is in critical condition after shooting at three Amazon delivery trucks Sunday morning and then being involved in a vehicle accident while driving on the wrong side of the road.
Mike Parker: 2nd annual ‘Spirit of Lenoir’ Festival set for April 12
Nothing warms the heart and stirs the soul like gathering with friends, family, and neighbors for a night of faith-filled music under the stars. The 2nd Annual Spirit of Lenoir Christian Music Festival will be held on Saturday, April 12 at Pearson Park in Kinston.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
From the Desk of Senator Brent Jackson March 19, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to read my newsletter and staying connected with the latest news from District Nine and our efforts in the General Assembly.
Obituary: Bernice Dail Johnson
Bernice Dail Johnson, 91, was graciously received into the presence of her Lord on Thursday, March 20, 2025. A service of love and remembrance will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at Rouse Funeral Home with Pastor Allen Ham officiating. The family will receive friends in the hour prior to service. Committal will follow at Maplewood Cemetery in Kinston.
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.
Lenoir County’s Sigma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma recognizes outstanding beginning teachers
Lenoir County’s Sigma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma recognized outstanding beginning teachers in their third year of teaching in March with the Buzzing Bee BT Award.