Beginning March 17, 2025 and continuing until April 21, 2025 the above water utilities in Lenoir County will temporarily change the disinfectant used in the water treatment process. They will be using chlorine rather than chloramines during this five-week period.
Lenoir County Public Schools is proud to announce the recipients of its Teacher Assistant of the Year and Non-Instructional Classified Staff of the Year awards. Selected from a talented pool of nominees across the district, Salisa Cobb and Andre Clark were surprised with the exciting news on Monday, February 24, when a celebration squad visited their schools to share in their moment of recognition.
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 surplus tablets and laptops most of which have been used by students and teachers for at least three years and are currently unsuited to meet the continued needs of students and teachers.
A suicidal man who barricaded himself inside a home near Woodington Middle School was safely removed by Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office deputies Thursday night. After more than two hours of negotiations, Special Response Team members entered the residence and found the man barricaded in a bathroom. He was safely removed without injury and transported to a hospital for evaluation. Sheriff Jackie Rogers praised his team for their professionalism in handling the situation.
The Kinston Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying the individuals in these photos. They are suspected of using counterfeit money to pay for their meal at Waffle House on March 2, 2025.
Snow Hill Primary gives out a weekly award called "Terrific Kid" awards. Each teacher at SHP chooses a student who has been responsible, shows great character, or has reached a personal goal. On Fridays, these students are presented with an award and are congratulated for their hard work. Below are Snow Hill Primary's last Terrific Kid Awards!
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C., February 21, 2025 — Forbes has named Southern Bank the Best Bank in America. The 16th annual America’s Best Banks list assesses 200 publicly traded banks, and this year the top spot went to Southern Bank, which has more than 60 branches across North Carolina and Virginia and $5 billion in assets.
The EPIC Center’s Walk 4 Life & 5K is scheduled for Saturday, April 12, at Lenoir Community College in Kinston, NC, and March 20 is the deadline to get a free tee shirt with registration.
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 surplus tablets and laptops most of which have been used by students and teachers for at least three years and are currently unsuited to meet the continued needs of students and teachers.
On March 4, 2025, at 2:16 PM, officers from Kinston Police Department's D-Squad conducted a traffic stop on NC 11. The driver, 71-year-old Tyrone Moore of Ayden, NC, was suspected of driving while impaired. After an investigation, officers arrested Moore and charged him with:
A strong cold front is expected to move through eastern North Carolina this afternoon and evening, bringing the potential for damaging winds, isolated tornadoes, and hazardous marine conditions.
The Rotary Club of Kinston is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for our Community Service Grant Program for 2025.
Lenoir County Public Schools (LCPS) students showcased their scientific prowess at the Regional Science and Engineering Fair held on Feb. 15 at East Carolina University, winning over 50% of the awards. The school board recognized the students at its March 3rd board meeting.
Recently, rural Eastern North Carolinians have been put through the wringer. Many of us are still recovering from Hurricane Helene and trying to make ends meet after losing our homes and businesses. But while the storm rightfully got a lot of attention, there are other ways that life has become more difficult for rural communities here – particularly when it comes to accessing healthcare – and few people are paying attention.
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 surplus tablets and laptops most of which have been used by students and teachers for at least three years and are currently unsuited to meet the continued needs of students and teachers.
