Jun 17

Jun 17 Public Notice: LCPS seeks offer to purchase Teachers Memorial School

The Lenoir County Board of Education hereby gives notice that it plans to sell the property located at 500 Marcella Drive Kinston, NC 28501 (also known as the former TEACHERS MEMORIAL SCHOOL) via the upset bid process of G.S. 115C-518 and 160A-269. The Board is seeking an initial offer to purchase from interested persons. A walkthrough of the property will be held Monday, June 26 at 9 am. Please contact Nicholas E. Harvey II, Assistant Superintendent, for questions regarding the property at 252-527-1109 or nharvey@lenoir.k12.nc.us.

Jun 16

Jun 16 Juneteenth Celebration set for June 17th

Drew Hedrick

Local News

Kinston will be holding its annual Juneteenth celebration, this upcoming Saturday, June 17th, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the African American Music Trail Park.

Jun 16

Jun 16 Suspicious item found in rental car triggers major response

Kristy Kelly

Local News

A rental car from Enterprise on N Herritage Street, near the Plaza, led to an extensive emergency response due to a suspicious item found inside.

Jun 16

Jun 16 Public Notice: LCPS Advertisement for Bids - ESSER III HVAC Controls Replacement

Neuse News

Public Notices, Education

Separate sealed bids will be received at the Lenoir County Public Schools Board of Education Building, ATTN: Mr. Nicholas Harvey II, located at 2017 W. Vernon Avenue Kinston, NC 28504 until 2:00 pm, on Tuesday, July 11th, 2023, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Conference Room.

Jun 16

Jun 16 Public Notice: LCPS seeks offer to purchase Teachers Memorial School

Neuse News

Public Notices, Education

Jun 15

Jun 15 Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce Presents Business Awards for 2023

Kristy Kelly

Local News

The Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce held its 2023 Business Award Presentations today, recognizing outstanding businesses and individuals in the community. After a hiatus, the event returned to Rotary, where local businesses and elected officials gathered to celebrate the achievements of their peers.

Jun 15

Jun 15 Public assistance needed: Kinston Police urge tips in murder probe

Press Release

Local News, Crime

The Kinston Police Department has obtained warrants for Retho Gardner (39) of Kinston in connection with the shooting and murder of Franklin Antonio Bowden II. The Kinston Police Department has obtained warrants for Mario Devon King (34) in connection with the shooting and murder of Franklin Antonio Bowden II. Mr. King is wanted for First Degree Murder and should be considered armed and dangerous.

Jun 15

Jun 15 Obituary - Scotty Randall Stanley

Howard-Carter Funeral Home

Obituaries

Scotty Randall Stanley, 69, of Trenton, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at CarolinaEast Medical Center in New Bern. Visitation will begin at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 19, 2023 at Howard-Carter Funeral Home.

Jun 15

Jun 15 Kinston Police seek suspects in connection with murder, kidnapping, and larceny

Press Release

Crime, Local News

The Kinston Police Department has obtained warrants for Retho Gardner (39) of Kinston in connection with the shooting and murder of Franklin Antonio Bowden II. Anyone with information that may lead to locating Mr. Brown is encouraged to submit a tip using the KPD Tips app, call the KPD Tip Line @ 252-939-4020, or by calling Crime Stoppers @ 252-523-4444.

Jun 15

Jun 15 Arrest made after gunshots fired in the air on Ivy Road

Press Release

Local News, Crime

The Kinston Police Department responded to a report of a subject in a vehicle fired a gun in the air on Ivy Road. Officers located the vehicle and identified the Stanley Miller. During the encounter, officers observed a firearm inside the vehicle that was in plain view.

Jun 15

Jun 15 Elderly victim fatally injured, murder suspect in custody

Press Release

Local News, Crime

One person is dead and another has been charged with his murder following an incident Wednesday night near the Sandy Bottom community of Lenoir County.

Jun 15

Jun 15 Public Notice: LCPS - Advertisement for CM at Risk Services

Neuse News

Public Notices

The Lenoir County Public Schools is seeking the services of a Construction Manager at Risk for the construction of a new E.B. Frink Middle School in La Grange, North Carolina. The school system has issued a Request for Qualifications. The deadline for the receipt of responses to the RFQ is 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 15, 2023, in the office of Lenoir County Public Schools, 2017 W. Vernon Avenue, Kinston, NC 28504.