On January 6, 2024, Kinston Police Department’s D-Squad officers received information regarding a stolen motor vehicle from Pitt County. Officers quickly located the vehicle on the 400 block of E King Street and initiated a traffic stop.
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Multi Agency Release: Walstonburg man arrested, multiple charges
Beginning in late December 2024, the Sheriff’s Offices of both Pitt and Greene Counties along with both Sheriffs and select deputies from their offices were the focus of a series of social media posts from 44-year-old Nicolas McKeever of Walstonburg.
Obituary: Jerry Dean Houston, Sr.
Jerry Dean Houston, Sr., 80, of Wanchese, NC died on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at Peak Resources – Outer Banks. A graveside funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at Evergreen Memorial Estates, 5971 Dudley Road, Grifton, NC 28530 with Benny O’Neal officiating.
Missing man believed to be in Greene County
Alex is believed to be in the Greene County area, but also has ties to the Kinston and Goldsboro areas. He is 6’4” and approximately 200 pounds. If you have any information about Alex please call GPD, 252-329-4300.
Kinston man facing multiple sexual felony charges
Shawn Mayers (51), of Kinston, was already facing possession of firearm by felon charges, felony indecent liberties with child, and misdemeanor sexual battery in Lenoir County. On June 13, 2022 in Pitt County, Mayers, who owns Mayers Realty in Winterville, was charged with felony solicit prostitution minor, felony second degree forcible rape, felony sex act: sub parent/custodian, and felony incest.
Help wanted: Pitt Community College - Nurse Aide Coordinator
PITT COMMUNITY COLLEGE invites applications for the position of: Nurse Aide Coordinator SALARY: Depends on Qualifications. SALARY: Depends on Qualifications.
Help wanted: Pitt Community College - Full-Time Instructor, HIT
PITT COMMUNITY COLLEGE invites applications for the position of: Full-Time Instructor, HIT. SALARY: Depends on Qualifications.
Help wanted: Pitt Community College - Full-time nursing instructor
PITT COMMUNITY COLLEGE invites applications for the position of: Full-Time Nursing Instructor - 9 Months. Salary depends on qualifications.
Mike Parker: Farmville student a pioneer for Civil Rights
When I started researching the Adkin High School Walk-out of 1951, I heard about another student walk-out – one that occurred in Farmville. Since I had taught at Farmville Central High School in Pitt County, I assumed the walk-out occurred there. We all know what happens when we assume. I had missed the location by roughly 170 miles. That walk-out took place in Farmville, Va., in Prince Edward County.
Letter to the Editor: Chris Humphrey on being thankful
In today’s world, the word “thankful” is frequently used almost as an afterthought. Many of us pray daily, thanking God for his bountiful blessings.
Pitt County softball team wins 16U state championship
Pitt County’s 16U softball team won the state championship in softball, but unfortunately weren’t able to acquire the funds to head to the World Series.
Taking a look at early voting numbers
Nearly 6,000 voters have cast their ballots so far in Lenoir, Greene and Jones counties.
Local sweet potato farmers hope to bounce back after storms
As we head deeper into fall, it is time to harvest one of the most abundant crops in the region: sweet potatoes. But how did they fare during the storms?
Updates on Southern Pitt, Greene, and Northern Lenoir Counties
Kinston and Hugo firemen help to remove a tree from a house on Cameron Hardison Rd in Hugo.