North Carolina is one of the toughest places in the country to enter a new career — and that doesn’t auger well for our future economic performance.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: March is National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month and this year's theme is "Beyond the Table" which fits perfectly into our goals of eating and buying local!! The LC Health Department celebrated BIG!
Obituary: Robert J. Jeffcott
Robert J. Jeffcott, a resident of Seagrass Village in Gulf Shores, and previous longtime resident of Kinston, NC, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at the age of 94. Funeral arrangements will be private. To honor Bob’s memory, he requested his friends and family to offer instrumental lessons to young students. Music enriched his life, and he passed on this passion to his grandchildren and would like this tradition to continue with others.
KPD: Man charged with Indecent Liberties with a Child and Sexual Battery
On January 31, 2024, Officers from the Kinston Police Department responded to The Red Carpet Inn (208 E New Bern Road, Kinston) in reference to a welfare check. Officers were advised that children living at the address were being neglected and possibly sexually abused.
Lenoir County man charged for insurance fraud and false pretense
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced today the arrest of Sherrod Suggs, 58, of 710 Joyner Drive, Kinston, NC. Suggs was charged with one count of insurance fraud and attempting to obtain property by false pretense, both felonies.
Park Scholarship to NCSU awarded North Lenoir High’s Adamary Gaona
At a family dinner not long ago, Adamary Gaona and her parents sat at the table with her two older siblings and their spouses – those four relatively recent college graduates wearing shirts that represented their alma mater.
LCSO: Richlands man arrested for shooting Lenoir County woman
A few minutes before 11 a.m. on Sunday, Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a Gilbert School Road residence for a report of a gunshot wound. When they arrived at the residence, they found Victoria Haynes, 30, with a gunshot wound to the right leg.
NWS: Rain arriving faster on Friday, low pressure system to last through Monday
Rain arriving faster on Friday, low pressure system to last through Monday
Scott Alston promoted to Kinston-Lenoir County Recreation Director
Scott Alston has been promoted to the position of Kinston-Lenoir County Recreation Director after 20 years of service with the City of Kinston. During his tenure, Alston has held various roles, including Recreation Superintendent and Interim Parks & Rec Director. He graduated from UNC Chapel Hill with a Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Administration and is an alumnus of North Lenoir High School, class of 1998. Alston recently achieved his 100th career win as the tennis coach at North Lenoir High School.
Trillium Health Resources offers Greene and Lenoir Counties free family weekends at Victory Junction
Trillium has partnered with Victory Junction, a camp providing life-changing experiences located in beautiful Randolph County, just outside of Greensboro, N.C. Trillium and Victory Junction will offer family weekends for Trillium members of all ages and abilities.
Shaping Future Leaders: Spotlight on JROTC's Morales and Haynes
Greene Central High School is proud to spotlight the leadership and dedication of Major Timothy Anthony Morales and SGT Brian Haynes, the driving forces behind our esteemed Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) program. Both instructors bring a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to fostering the next generation of leaders and responsible citizens.
Public Notice: LCPS - Moss Hill Elementary and Northwest Elementary Roof Replacement
Sealed bids for the project will be received from bidders by the Owner at 2017 West Vernon Avenue Kinston, North Carolina 28504 until 2:00 pm on April 8th, 2024 at which time they will be publicly opened and read. A Pre-Bid Meeting is scheduled for 10:00 am on March 21st, 2024 at Moss Hill Elementary School. Followed by a site visit to Northwest Elementary School
Lenoir County marriages
The following couples were married in Lenoir County:
Lenoir County Farm Bureau donates AED to La Grange Fire Department
On Tuesday morning, Chief Ryan Riley of the La Grange Fire Department accepted the donation of an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) from Lenoir County Farm Bureau.
Obituary: Garland A. Loftin
Garland A. Loftin, 91, of Kinston passed away peacefully Monday, March 18, 2024, following declining health from Dementia at the home of his loving caregiver, Angela D. Garris. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, March 23, 2024, at 10am at Shady Grove Church, 4375 Middle Road, Trenton, NC. Burial will be private.