Alben Thomas Lokey, III, of Knoxville, TN, formerly from Kinston, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024. Funeral Services will be conducted Friday, May 17, at 3PM at Edwards Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Westview Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
MISSING TRAILER!!! This covered trailer was stolen from the Lenoir County Cooperative Extension office over the weekend (May 10-11) if anyone has any information or has seen anything please call our office at 252-527-2191.
Kyonna Kelly relished being in the backcourt, leading the Kinston High School women’s team from her point guard position; but, otherwise, the graduating senior prefers the back row, out of the public eye. She’s had to step up her public relations game since being named a winner of the selective Greenhouse Scholarship.
A 68-year-old Kinston man is in custody after being charged with attempted first degree murder by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office.
On May 15th, 2024, at approximately 1:30 p.m., Officers with the Kinston Police Department received a report of a stolen vehicle in the area of Old Snow Hill Rd. Officers began searching the area and located the car parked in the U.S. Mini Mart parking lot, 1404 Old Snow Hill Rd. Kinston, N.C.
As we observe Mental Health Awareness Month, I embark on a series of personal columns detailing my journey toward improved mental well-being.
The following Greene Early College High School students graduated from Lenoir Community College on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at LCC:
Lenoir County Public Schools - Request for Quote - RFQ2024H- Heated Equipment Maintenance and Repair
Lenoir County Public School’s Child Nutrition Department’s current heated equipment maintenance and repair contract will expire on June 30, 2024. This Request for Quote is being released to allow eligible vendors an opportunity to submit a quote for our hot equipment and repair needs.
Lenoir County Public Schools - Request for Quote - RFQ2024C- Refrigerated Equipment Maintenance and Repair
Lenoir County Public School’s Child Nutrition Department’s current refrigerated equipment maintenance and repair contract will expire on June 30, 2024. This Request for Quote is being released to allow eligible vendors an opportunity to submit a quote for our refrigerated equipment and repair needs.
Registration Ongoing for Day Camps, Swimming Lessons, Swim Teams, Tennis Clinics, Summer Baseball & Volleyball, and KCC Specialty Camps!
Beth Wray Harris Williams, age 85, of Columbia, SC, passed away Saturday May 11, 2024. Her funeral service will be conducted Saturday May 18, at 2pm in the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel located at 702 North Queen Street, Kinston, NC. Rev. Doug Stokes of Gordon Street Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) will officiate. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will be private.
Political strategist Hal Weatherman won the Republican runoff for North Carolina lieutenant governor, defeating Forsyth County District Attorney Jim O'Neill with 74% of the vote. Dave Boliek secured the primary win for State Auditor.
The Greene County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for assistance in any information related to a breaking and entering that occurred at Lewis Food Mart located in Walstonburg, around 11:50 pm on 05/13/2024.
There will be a slight risk (Level 2 of 5) of isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms developing across portions of eastern North Carolina today.
UNC Health Lenoir welcomes Mr. Bharadwaj “Brad” Mantha as the organization’s new Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective June 10, 2024. Mr. Mantha brings a decade of expertise from the healthcare finance sector highlighted by his recent role as Chief Financial Officer at Maryview Medical Center under Bon Secours Mercy Health.
I’ve seen them all tilled up in the side yard, perfectly organized in rows in raised beds, thrown into open space in the flower bed, or even in a collection of mismatched pots on the back deck!
Greene County is gearing up to host a special event aimed at promoting health awareness and addressing elder abuse concerns within the community. The "Older Americans Month Health, Information, & Elder Abuse Awareness Fair" will take place on Thursday, May 16th, 2024, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Greene County Wellness Center located at 84 North Perry Dr., Snow Hill, NC 28580.
Lenoir County Public Schools - Request for Quote - RFQ2024H- Heated Equipment Maintenance and Repair
Lenoir County Public School’s Child Nutrition Department’s current heated equipment maintenance and repair contract will expire on June 30, 2024. This Request for Quote is being released to allow eligible vendors an opportunity to submit a quote for our hot equipment and repair needs.
Lenoir County Public Schools - Request for Quote - RFQ2024C- Refrigerated Equipment Maintenance and Repair
Lenoir County Public School’s Child Nutrition Department’s current refrigerated equipment maintenance and repair contract will expire on June 30, 2024. This Request for Quote is being released to allow eligible vendors an opportunity to submit a quote for our refrigerated equipment and repair needs.
Calling All Vendors! Crafts, food, health care services, and more! You're cordially invited to join us at the Women’s Health Fair and Market, an event dedicated to raising awareness and support for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Hosted by SAFE in Lenoir and Greene County, this gathering aims to foster a safer, healthier community for all.
On Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at approximately 11:30 a.m., members of the Kinston Police Department responded to a report of shots fired on the 500 block of N. Herritage Street.
On Tuesday, May 14, 2024, Officers from the Kinston Police Department located the suspect vehicle involved in the shooting from Monday night’s incident. A 16-year-old female juvenile was placed into custody for her involvement in the case
On Monday, May 13, 2024 at approximately 9:20 p.m., members of the Kinston Police Department responded to a report of individuals that have been shot near the 300 block of S. Davis St. in Richard Green Housing Complex
On Saturday, May 11, at 7:04 a.m., a member of the State Highway Patrol was conducting speed enforcement on I-587 at the 40 mile marker near the Wilson and Greene County line. The member observed a burgundy 2023 Kia Carnival traveling east on I-587 at a high rate of speed obtaining a radar clock of 90-mph in a 70-mph zone
After 52 years of serving the community, Men's Den/Sutton's Shoes at 7943 Hwy 70 West in La Grange bids farewell as owner Darrell Sutton announces its closure. In a message on Facebook, Sutton shared his decision to close the beloved establishment while semi-retiring to manage his storage unit business.
Arendell Parrot Academy (APA) in Kinston was abuzz with excitement last Friday, May 10, 2024, as it hosted a series of unique workshops conducted by visiting professors from the prestigious Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD). This unprecedented event brought a touch of Savannah's renowned art scene directly to the APA campus, providing middle and high school students with an exceptional opportunity to engage with leading figures in the arts and design industry.
There will be a 2nd Republican Primary Election on Tuesday, May 14th, for the Lt. Governor and the State Auditor positions. Under state law, a second-place candidate in a primary may request a second primary if no candidate receives more than 30% of the votes cast in that contest
Lenoir County Public Schools - Request for Quote - RFQ2024H- Heated Equipment Maintenance and Repair
Lenoir County Public School’s Child Nutrition Department’s current heated equipment maintenance and repair contract will expire on June 30, 2024. This Request for Quote is being released to allow eligible vendors an opportunity to submit a quote for our hot equipment and repair needs.
Lenoir County Public Schools - Request for Quote - RFQ2024C- Refrigerated Equipment Maintenance and Repair
Lenoir County Public School’s Child Nutrition Department’s current refrigerated equipment maintenance and repair contract will expire on June 30, 2024. This Request for Quote is being released to allow eligible vendors an opportunity to submit a quote for our refrigerated equipment and repair needs.
Arendell Parrot Academy (APA) in Kinston was abuzz with excitement last Friday, May 10, 2024, as it hosted a series of unique workshops conducted by visiting professors from the prestigious Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD). This unprecedented event brought a touch of Savannah's renowned art scene directly to the APA campus, providing middle and high school students with an exceptional opportunity to engage with leading figures in the arts and design industry.
RALEIGH, N.C. – A Kinston man was sentenced today to 720 months in prison after shooting a Lenoir County Sheriff’s Deputy and leading law enforcement on a multi-day man hunt before shooting a neighbor and being apprehended with a loaded semi-automatic weapon with the safety set to fire. On October 16, 2023, Robert Lee Strother pled guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, carjacking, and discharging a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence
Lenoir Community College will hold its 62nd commencement at 7 p.m. May 9 in the Student Center with Paul Sugg, president of EastPoint Prosthetics & Orthotics, Inc. headquartered in Kinston as the guest speaker. Admission to the ceremony is by ticket only as seating is limited. More than 350 graduates are eligible to receive degrees.
At the 43rd Annual BBQ Fest on the Neuse, amidst the savory aroma of smoked meats and the lively atmosphere of festivities, the BBQ Fest on the Neuse team took a moment to recognize a longstanding supporter and local philanthropist, Stephen Hill.