A group of Lenoir County 4-H members recently explored various aspects of the state’s seafood industry during a day trip to Carteret County, NC.
Public Notice: LCPS Request for Bids - Fire Panel Replacements
The Board of Education of Lenoir County invites bid proposals for the replacement of the Fire Alarm panel at South Lenoir High School. All proposals must be received via email or printed delivery on or before 10:00 a.m. on August 31, 2023. Prospective bidders should schedule and complete a walk-through inspection of the facilities prior to August 25, 2023.
Help wanted: Spilman Memorial Baptist Church - Part-Time Administrative Assistant
Spilman Memorial Baptist Church in Kinston NC is seeking to hire a part time (21-24 hours/week) Administrative Assistant.
Public Notice for The City of Kinston: Wanted - Residential Contractor
The City of Kinston is seeking general contractors for the rehabilitation of three (3) homes funded under the city’s ESFRLP Program and ten (10) homes funded under the city’s Urgent Repair Program (URP).
Public Notice: Upset Bid Notice for Teachers Memorial School
Pursuant to G.S. 115C-518 and 160A-269, the Lenoir County Board of Education hereby gives notice that it has received an offer to purchase the Teacher’s Memorial School property owned by the Lenoir County Board of Education. The property’s street address is 500 Marcella Drive, Kinston, NC 28501. The offer to purchase is in the amount of One Hundred Two Thousand Dollars ($102,000.00). Notice is hereby given that prior to August 17, 2023, at 4:00 PM, any person may raise the bid by not less than ten percent (10%) of the first one thousand dollars ($1,000) and five percent (5%) of the remainder ($101,000). Therefore, the lowest acceptable upset bid is One Hundred Seven Thousand One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($107,150.00).
Greene County Sheriff Drug Bust
Snow Hill - According to the Greene County Sheriffs Department Facebook page, the Greene County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit arrested 28 year old John Randolph Sauls of Snow Hill for narcotics and weapons violations after leaving the scene of an accident on August 3, 2023.
Kinston PD seeks Goldsboro resident in motor vehicle theft case
The Kinston Police Department posted the following on their Facebook page: Shaquann Patrice Truzy of Goldsboro is wanted by the Kinston Police Department for fail return hired motor vehicle and larceny of motor vehicle.
Continuity in creativity as new owner leads The Right Angle
Asher Willis has officially become the full owner of The Right Angle located at 210 N Herritage St. The transition of ownership was led by a determination to keep the framing shop alive by both Willis and his predecessor, Jess Edwards, who had purchased the building in 2017 and kept the frame shop thriving.
Update: LCSO reports missing autistic teen found
Chris has been found safe in a home in Jason, in Greene County. Sheriff Rogers would like to thank everyone who helped in the search.
NWS: Update on expected severe weather threat for Monday evening
The line of storms has already moved into the western part of the state.
Update: Public assistance requested for missing La Grange autistic person
The search for 19-year-old Shawn Christopher “Chris” Arndt-Spikes continues today in La Grange. Chris, who is autistic and non-verbal, was reported missing Sunday night around 8:30 to Lenoir County authorities.
KPD seeks community assistance in identification of man in photo
KPD is attempting to identify the man in the photo, possibly goes by "RJ". Anyone with information is asked to call the KPD Tip Line: 252-939-4020 Crime Stoppers: 252-523-4444 or by submitting a tip on the KPD tip app.
Stolen firearm recovered as fleeing suspect apprehended by KPD
Officers on C-Squad encountered Marlake Velez on E Lenoir Avenue. During the encounter, Velez fled from officers. Officers were able apprehend Velez shortly after a foot pursuit behind a residence on E Lenoir Avenue.
Public assistance requested for missing La Grange autistic person
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding this young man as soon as possible.
NWS: Dangerous heat and severe weather expected through Monday evening
Dangerous heat and severe weather expected through Monday evening.