Gary Octavious WILLIS of Seven Springs, North Carolina was arrested, pursuant to a narcotics investigation conducted by the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit.
Gary Octavious WILLIS of Seven Springs, North Carolina was arrested, pursuant to a narcotics investigation conducted by the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit.
Deputy Devin James was patrolling the Arba-Jason area when he noticed a suspicious vehicle; after conducting a traffic stop on the vehicle and performing a consent search along with other Deputies, Deputy James arrested 38 year old Beatrice Church of Snow Hill, who was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and later charged with Possession with Intent to Sell/Deliver Schedule II controlled substance.
UPDATE: CANCELED! Kinston’s annual Summerfest kicks off on June 11, 2022 with a concert presented by Downtown Kinston Revitalization (DKR) at Pearson Park. Breadwine and Blooze, the band who performed during last year’s July 4th weekend fireworks display, will be returning to Kinston for an evening filled with food, vendors, and music.
The Jones County Board of Commissioners approved the county manager’s recommendation of the 2022-2023 fiscal year budget. Changes include lowering the tax rate and county employees getting a pay raise.
The Golden LEAF Foundation announced that 215 rural North Carolina students were selected to receive up to a $14,000 Golden LEAF Scholarship, including two in Jones County and one in Lenoir County.
State Employees Credit Union celebrates 85 years of service to the community. Lara Lang-Tribula, SECU Senior Vice President in Kinston, talks about how the credit union celebrated its 85 year milestone.
Lenoir County Public School employees who together have amassed 806 years of service to schools and school children were honored Wednesday for their loyalty, their longevity and, as Superintendent Brent Williams said, for doing “that which has never been done before.”
On July 9, 2021, at 2:40 a.m., the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office responded to 1847 Will Cunningham Road in Deep Run, NC in regards to a shooting incident. Deputies arrived and found the victim deceased from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was identified as 75-year-old Daniel Moore Sr. who lived at this address.
Maegan Parrish, an honor student chosen as a commencement speaker for her graduation on Saturday, remembers the date when she was last a full-time, in-person high school student.
Lenoir County Commissioners approved this coming's years budget, which keeps the property tax rate the same, and adjusts pay for county employees.
Lenoir Community College is working with the John M. Belk Endowment, and myFutureNC to better address the needs of local employers and adult students through a targeted campaign of Better Skills. Better Jobs.
Help wanted: Lenoir County Department of Social Services - Accounting Technician II - Salary Range: $28,296 - $43,056
Mary Joyce Jones Sutton, 87, passed away peacefully at Kitty Askins Hospice Center on Sunday, June 5, 2022. A Graveside Service to celebrate Joyce’s life will be held on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at 10 am at Fairview Cemetery with Rev Ronnie Hobgood officiating. Visitation will be held at Rouse Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 from 5 pm to 7 pm.
As a retired North Carolina State Trooper with 30 years of service, I know that law enforcement careers are rewarding — but also dangerous and challenging at times. That’s one of the reasons it’s critical to provide those going into law enforcement with the peace of mind that comes with financial security when they retire. One somewhat surprising source of that financial security comes through hedge funds.
After two years of unprecedented challenges, we know that many North Carolinians are looking for new opportunities and a fresh start. Lenoir Community College is a great place for them to begin their journey.