Lenoir County’s Sigma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma recognized outstanding beginning teachers in their third year of teaching in December with the Buzzing Bee BT Award.
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GEC Students Recognized for Academic Success
GEC Principal, Taylor Moore, recently announced students who were named to the Principal’s List and Honor Roll for the second nine weeks.
Lenoir County Early College First Semester Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following Lenoir County Early College students:
EB Frink Middle School Second Nine Week Principal’s List and Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following EB Frink Middle school students:
Help wanted: Lenoir County Health Department - Animal Control Officer
The Health Department is seeking candidates for an Animal Control Officer. Hiring Range: $33,095 - $50,357
Lenoir County Sheriff addresses transparency following inmate death
Lenoir County Sheriff Jackie Rogers addressed concerns regarding transparency and safety measures in the wake of a recent inmate death at the Lenoir County Detention Center.
Three suspects apprehended in Kinston shooting following anonymous tip
On Sunday, January 21, 2024, at approximately 12:30 a.m., members of the Kinston Police Department were dispatched to a report of shots fired in the vicinity of 1200 E. Bright St. Kinston, N.C. Upon arrival, officers met with individuals in the area and were able to locate the initial crime scene.
Vernon Avenue undergoes $2.3M sewer improvement project
Kinston City Manager Rhonda Barwick provided the following information on the roadwork being done on Vernon Avenue:
Pink Hill Elementary Second Nine Weeks A and A/B Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following Pink Hill Elementary Students:
Contentnea-Savannah K-8 School Second Nine Weeks Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following Contentnea-Savannah K-8 Students:
Banks Elementary Second Nine Weeks Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following Banks Elementary Students:
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
LCSO: Information on how to talk to children about gun safety
The Lenoir County Sheriff's Office has investigated two incidents during the first three weeks of 2024 where children have gained access to loaded firearms. Both incidents resulted in injury.
LCSO update: Inmate identified in jail death
The inmate that passed away in the Lenoir County Jail on Saturday is Stephanie Osowski, 40, of Millsboro, Delaware.
It's confirmed; Biscuitville is coming to Kinston
Perry Management confirmed the following on their Facebook page: We are excited to announce Biscuitville is coming to the corner of Plaza Blvd and N Herritage St in Kinston, NC!
Snow Hill Primary Terrific Kid awards
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!
Mike Parker: Medicare scammers are at it again
If you are like me, you have probably had at least a couple of calls since the first of the year about your need to obtain a new Medicare card. The person who called me identified himself as “John.” He was calling to verify my information so he could authorize me to receive a new Medicare card.
Chris Humphrey: The Hwy 58 Connector January Updates
I hope you and your family are enjoying the new year. We are thankful for the people of Lenoir, Jones, and Greene counties for their continued support, and we're appreciative of you taking the time to read our latest newsletter.
Lenoir County precinct location change
The Lenoir County Board of Elections has announced an immediate change in the voting location for the Kinston 4 voting precinct. The previous location at Tanglewood Church of God is being replaced by the Kinston Church of Christ, located at 1901 Sunset Ave, Kinston, NC 28504. Voters will cast their ballots in the fellowship hall of the new venue.
Veteran's United buys two books for every Jones Senior High School student
Veteran’s United has made it possible for every single student at Jones Senior High School (JSHS) to take home two books for free. There are 522 students that attend JSHS. The value of this donation of 1,044 books could range from $6,000-$20,000.