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.
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Kinston woman charged for stealing from yard sale
A Kinston woman was charged by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office with two misdemeanor crimes Tuesday for stealing items from a yard sale.
Lenoir County woman charged with meth distribution after release from prison
A Lenoir County woman went from being behind bars at the N.C. Correctional Institution for Women in Raleigh on Tuesday to immediately being arrested by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office on methamphetamine charges.
Lenoir County partners economic development efforts into new public-private partnership
The Lenoir County Board of Commissioners recently voted to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the Lenoir County Committee of 100 and Lenoir County Government to partner economic development into one public-private partnership formally called the Lenoir County Development Alliance, which will be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Early morning fire engulfs Kinston home; no injuries reported
At 2:10 a.m. today, a fire was reported at 2671 Brookwood Rd., Kinston. North Lenoir Fire and Rescue, along with the La Grange Volunteer Fire Department, Hugo Volunteer Fire Department, and the Kinston Department of Fire and Rescue, were dispatched to the scene.
La Grange man released from prison immediately arrested for meth trafficking in Lenoir County
A La Grange man was released from Sanford Correctional Center on Saturday and was then immediately arrested by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office for trafficking methamphetamine.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Help Wanted: Social Worker II
As a member of the Department of Social Services with Lenoir County Government, you can make a difference! The Department of Social Services is seeking candidates for a Social Worker II – Work First Employment Services.
Lenoir County Manager appointed to the North Carolina 911 Board
Governor Stein has appointed the following individuals to the North Carolina 911 Board: Michael James of Lenoir County as a representative of a county where a primary Public Safety Answering Point is located and is recommended by the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners.
Golden LEAF grant to boost Lenoir County industrial growth
Lenoir County has been selected for the Golden LEAF SITE Program’s Identification phase, securing funding for an industrial site study. A third-party consultant will assess potential development sites across the county, positioning the region for future business expansion.
$1.9M grant strengthens Global TransPark infrastructure
Lenoir County and the North Carolina Global TransPark have secured a $1.9 million Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) grant to upgrade sewer infrastructure at the TransPark. Announced by Governor Josh Stein, the funding will support the U.S. Navy’s new Fleet Readiness Center.
Tornado Watch issued for Lenoir, Greene, and Jones Wednesday
A strong cold front is expected to move through eastern North Carolina this afternoon and evening, bringing the potential for damaging winds, isolated tornadoes, and hazardous marine conditions.
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.
Help wanted: Public Health Nurse II-Maternity and BCCCP Programs
As a member of the Lenoir County Government Health Department, you can make a difference! The Health Department is seeking candidates for a Public Health Nurse II-Maternity and BCCCP Programs.
Lenoir County chosen for Cypress Creek Renewables’ Scholarship Program
Cypress Creek Renewables (Cypress Creek) is pleased to announce the continuation of its Energizing Tomorrow’s Leaders scholarship program. After awarding $81,000 in scholarships across 21 counties in 2024, the program is being offered to high school seniors in 26 counties this year, including in Lenoir County, NC.