**UPDATE** On July 12, 2023, KPD Violet Crime Action Team received information that Retho Gardner was hiding out at a residence on the 900 block of Candlewood Dr. Gardner had 1st Degree Murder warrants for the homicide of Franklin Bowden. After an investigation, a search warrant was obtained by detectives. KPD SWAT, Patrol, and ALE assisted with the execution of the search warrant. Gardner surrendered peacefully and was taken into custody.
The Neuse Regional Libraries’ Digital Resource Rover (DRR) hit the road this summer with a new schedule specifically for the summer months. Thanks to partnerships with the Kinston Housing Authority, Greene Lamp Head Start, local child care centers, and county agencies in Lenoir, Jones, and Greene Counties, the DRR has the opportunity to visit even more of our youngest patrons while continuing to offer multigenerational programming and library services throughout our communities.
Lenoir Community College will bring Matilda The Musical to life on the Turner Stage beginning this weekend. Matilda The Musical is based around a 5-year-old Matilda Wormwood, an intelligent little girl with the gift of telekinesis determined to overcome her hardships.
Alexandra Avery of Kinston (28503) was named to the College of Charleston Spring 2023 Dean's List. Avery is majoring in Studio Art .
The “Set Sail With Us” nautical party celebrating Lenoir/Greene United Way takes place on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at Kinston Country Club. A full evening is planned with the presentation of the 2023 Lighthouse Award, live music by “Liquid Pleasure” and a silent auction featuring custom art by local artist, Seraphim Smith.
Separate sealed bids will be received at the Lenoir County Public Schools Maintenance Office, ATTN: Mr. Nicholas Harvey II, located at 500 Abbott Street Kinston, NC 28504 until 2:00 pm, on Thursday, July 20th, 2023, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Conference Room.
UNC health Lenoir in Kinston, has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability.
Harry T. Moody, 83, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. His funeral service will be conducted Thursday, July 13, 2023, at 11AM Edwards Funeral Home.
A two-way stop west of Kinston will become an all-way stop this week to boost safety.
Dr. Walter Wright died peacefully Thursday afternoon, July 6, 2023. The family will receive friends on Saturday, July 15, 2023, from 3-5pm at Edwards Funeral Home, 702 N. Queen St. Kinston, N.C.
A narcotics investigation on Friday resulted in the arrest of a Ridgeview Drive man on marijuana and firearms charges.
Rylend Zachary Andrade, 3, of Kinston, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023.
The new school year will find new principals at three LCPS elementary schools after the Lenoir County Board of Education approved personnel recommendations by Superintendent Brent Williams on Monday night.
A red Nissan Altima driven by Christine Marie Roe, 46, was stopped at a checkpoint on Goodman Road near Central Avenue on Saturday after LCSO deputies noted the driver possibly being under the influence of narcotics.
Betty W. Potter passed away peacefully in Goldsboro, NC on June 30, 2023, after her battle with dementia. Services for Betty Potter will be held at Howard and Carter Funeral Home in Kinston, NC, on Friday, July 7th, 2023, at 6:00pm with visitation to follow.
