On May 18, 2025, at approximately 9:11 PM, officers with the Kinston Police Department’s D-Squad responded to the Marathon gas station at 1050 W New Bern Road regarding a report of a possible road rage incident.
Impaired driver arrested following pursuit
On May 18, 2025, at approximately 7:16 p.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department’s D-Squad attempted to conduct a traffic stop near the intersection of Highland Avenue and Highway 11 for littering and other motor vehicle violations. The driver failed to stop and fled from officers, initiating a vehicle pursuit.
Man arrested after disturbance at local convenience store
On May 18, 2025, at approximately 5:41 PM, officers from the Kinston Police Department’s D-Squad responded to a 911 call regarding a report of indecency at the Circle K located at 509 E. New Bern Road.
Traffic stop leads to drug and firearm arrests
On May 17, 2025, at approximately 5:20 p.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department’s D-Squad conducted a traffic stop on Cunningham Road for motor vehicle violations. During the stop, officers observed indicators of narcotics activity inside the vehicle.
Luke Bryan Achieves Spring 2025 Dean's List at Belmont University
NASHVILLE, TN (05/15/2025)-- Belmont University recently released the Dean's List for the spring 2025 semester. Approximately 47% of the University's 6,912 undergraduate students qualified for the spring 2025 Dean's List, including Luke Bryan (La Grange).
SNHU Announces Spring 2025 Dean's List
MANCHESTER, NH (05/13/2025)-- It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Spring 2025 Dean's List. The spring terms run from January to May.
Mike Parker: Celebration recognizes conservation education
On Wednesday evening, I had the joy and privilege of attending the 2025 Annual Education Celebration sponsored by the Lenoir Soil and Water Conversation District.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Friends of the Library Conduct Love Your Library! Raffle
The Kinston-Lenoir County Friends of the Library are conducting a Love Your Library! Fundraising raffle to support programming at the Kinston-Lenoir County, La Grange, and Pink Hill Public Libraries. For a donation of $50, all participants will be entered into a one-time virtual drawing for $1,000 to be held on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Assorted door prizes will also be awarded to participants.
Help Wanted: Mathematics Instructor
The Mathematics Instructor is responsible for providing adequate, engaging, and challenging, yet appropriate, mathematics instruction to LCC students through the use of seated, online, and lab courses. Through one-on-one and whole group instruction, the Instructor will ensure that students are able to successfully complete degree requirements in an engaging environment, while also advising students towards degree completion and promoting the College in the surrounding community.
Help Wanted: Business Administration Instructor
The Business Administration Instructor is responsible for providing quality instruction to program students using seated, online, and hybrid courses. Effective instruction will lead to the accomplishment of course objectives.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Beta Sigma Phi chapters in Kinston celebrates Founder’s Day
Beta Sigma Phi chapters in Kinston celebrated Founder’s Day at Kinston Country Club on April 30.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Shuchin Shukla MD MPH: Pills can kill! But can they heal?
Most Americans take prescription medication. Whether for diabetes, high blood pressure, or asthma, people take medications to help them feel better and live longer, healthier lives. Minor side effects may occur but are worth the benefits that have been proven in research
Snow Hill Primary "Terrific Kid" awards
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!
Help Wanted: Mathematics Instructor
The Mathematics Instructor is responsible for providing adequate, engaging, and challenging, yet appropriate, mathematics instruction to LCC students through the use of seated, online, and lab courses. Through one-on-one and whole group instruction, the Instructor will ensure that students are able to successfully complete degree requirements in an engaging environment, while also advising students towards degree completion and promoting the College in the surrounding community.
Help Wanted: Business Administration Instructor
The Business Administration Instructor is responsible for providing quality instruction to program students using seated, online, and hybrid courses. Effective instruction will lead to the accomplishment of course objectives.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Blueberries are still Superstars!!
Blueberries, the second most popular berry, (second only to the very famous strawberry), is equally popular for being nutrient dense, meaning they have a notable amount of fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, and potassium. Blueberries are also low in saturated fat and contain plant compounds know to aid in fighting chronic disease.