On Saturday, November 5, 2022, a 5k Color Run/Walk will be held. The race begins at 8:30 am. Interested parties can register at https://www. runtheeast.com/races/. The race is hosted by UNC Lenoir Cancer Center and Kinston Community Health Center.
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State Highway Patrol Conducts 2022 “Operation Stop Arm”
In support of Operation Stop Arm week, the State Highway Patrol will be aggressively enforcing stop arm and other traffic violations in and around school zones and school bus stops.
Another rabid raccoon was found in lenoir county
The Lenoir County Health Department received confirmation from the North Carolina State Laboratory that another raccoon has tested positive for rabies.
Hoverboard fire safety tips from North Lenoir Fire and Rescue
Last night, NLFR responded to a reported structure fire. Upon arrival, crews found a hoverboard on fire. The hoverboard was quicky removed from the home and extinguished. Thankfully, there were no injuries or serious damage reported.
New nonprofit to honor the memory of long time Pink Hill business owner, Charlotte Baker
Charlotte Baker was a lifetime Duplin County resident and Pink Hill business owner who was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS/Lou Gehrig’s Disease) in 2018 and succumbed to the disease in 2021 after a valiant battle.
Local Volunteers Go Bald to Support Childhood Cancer Research
The St. Baldrick’s Foundation, the largest non-government funder of children's cancer research grants, will host one of its signature head-shaving events at East Coast Wing and Grill at 3021 N. Heritage Street in Kinston, NC on Wednesday, September 28th from 5pm-8pm where local volunteers will shave their heads to raise money for lifesaving childhood cancer research.
Kinston Department of Fire and Rescue to participate in Child Passenger Safety Week 2022 and seat check Saturday
Kinston Department of Fire and Rescue is participating in Child Passenger Safety Week, Sept. 18 – 24, 2022, and hosting a Seat Check Event on Monday , Sept. 19, 2022 from 1:30 PM until 4:30 PM at Kinston Fire Station 1 across from the Historic Grainger Stadium. These events encourage North Carolina parents and caregivers to make sure their car seats and booster seats fit their children properly and that the seats are correctly installed in vehicles.
North Carolina releases state action plan to address suicide
Suicide is among the top five leading causes of death for people ages 10 to 65 in North Carolina. To address this complex and serious health problem, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today released a coordinated state action plan to reduce injury and death by suicide.
Another Rabid Raccoon Found in Lenoir County
On September 9, 2022, The Lenoir County Health Department received confirmation from the North Carolina State Laboratory that another raccoon has tested positive for rabies. The animal was located in Kinston between Vernon Avenue and the Neuse River west of Queen Street.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Kinston Community Pharmacy
The Kinston-Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting event for the Kinston Community Pharmacy located at 324 North Queen Street.
Safety remains a continued priority for school administrators and local leaders
The Student Resource Officer (SRO) at Northside High School in Jacksonville reportedly took 20 seconds to respond to events that resulted in one student dead, another injured, and one in custody. “Our heartfelt condolences are with the Onslow County School System as they mourn the loss of a student and to all parents that have experienced an act of violence in their respective communities,” said Assistant Superintendent Nicholas Harvey II. “All Lenoir County middle and high schools will have a dedicated fully staffed SRO. Each elementary school will have a shared SRO and walk throughs from NC Highway Patrol and other law enforcement agencies,” said Commissioner J. Mac Daughety.
Kinston Community Health Center celebrates pharmacy Grand Opening with ribbon cutting
To better meet patients’ needs, Kinston Community Health Center, Inc., established an in-house full-service pharmacy located within the health center at 324 N. Queen Street in Kinston. The pharmacy will celebrate its grand opening on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at 11:00 am. North Carolina State Senator Jim Perry will be in attendance.
100 Fit Females and Kinston Community Health Center promote women’s health
Dr. Lin Dawson’s (former New England Patriot and Kinston High School standout) daughter, Jelyse Dawson is teaming up with the Kinston Community Health Center to increase health outcomes this Saturday at the Community Health & Wellness Fair in downtown Kinston.
Lenoir and Jones counties 4-H explore Raleigh to learn about food production
4-H members from Lenoir and Jones counties recently explored food production, food safety, food distribution, and food science during a day of tours and activities in Raleigh.
UNC Health Lenoir welcomes 2022 new graduate nurses
We recently welcomed six New Graduate Nurses to the team! We are excited to have them join our team!