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.
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Kinston High’s Kyonna Kelly chosen for selective Greenhouse Scholarship
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.
Greene Early College LCC graduates
The following Greene Early College High School students graduated from Lenoir Community College on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at LCC:
Event: Kinston/Lenoir Co. Parks & Recreation-Summer Programs & Activities 2024
Registration Ongoing for Day Camps, Swimming Lessons, Swim Teams, Tennis Clinics, Summer Baseball & Volleyball, and KCC Specialty Camps!
Weatherman wins Republican runoff for Lt. Governor, Boliek for State Auditor
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.
Public assistance needed for Walstonburg store break-in information
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.
NWS: Severe Thunderstorm Risk Wednesday
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 new Chief Financial Officer
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.
Jessica Anderson: How Does Your Garden Grow?
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 to Host Health and Elder Abuse Awareness Fair
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.
Kinston Police respond to shots fired
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.
Three juveniles, one adult arrested for Kinston shooting incident
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
Kinston police respond to shooting, two teenagers among the injured
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
SHP member involved in shooting with armed individual near Greene County line
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
La Grange Says Farewell to Men's Den/Sutton's Soft Toe Shoes
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.