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Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Murphy introduces legislation to eliminate IRA "Pill Penalty" and support small molecule drug innovation
Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. introduced the Ensuring Pathways to Innovative Cures (EPIC) Act alongside Congressmen Don Davis (D-NC) and Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee Chairman Brett Guthrie (R-KY). This legislation fixes the Inflation Reduction Act's small molecule “pill penalty,” to ensure continued R&D investments into small molecule medicines.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
North Carolina's December County and Area Employment Figures Released
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in 95 of North Carolina’s counties in December 2023, increased in three, and remained unchanged in two. Scotland County had the highest unemployment rate at 5.9 percent while Buncombe County had the lowest at 2.4 percent.
Economic Development Region Regional Newsletter - January 2024
EDR staff joined local leaders and Greene County employees in support of the new facility, located at 2189 Firetower Road, Walstonburg, NC.
Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library hosted 2023-2024 Young Poets Contest
The Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library was proud to host the 2023-2024 Young Poets Contest Awards Ceremony on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at 6:30 pm. The annual contest is in its twenty-fifth year and is sponsored by the Kinston-Lenoir County Friends of the Library.
LCSO announces new program "You've Been Caught Doing Good"
Lenoir County Sheriff Jackie Rogers and the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office have started a new program called “You’ve Been Caught Doing Good.” The sheriff presents awards to middle school students who have been recommended by their teachers and school staff for going above and beyond to help others and to foster a positive environment.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Super Bowl Season Snacks
It’s Super Bowl Season, did you know that the Super Bowl and Thanksgiving vie for spot number one and two in favorite food seasons of the year? Yes, while all of you football fans are glued to the TV, the rest of the gang is busy sampling the yummy treats on the food table!!
Deep Run man arrested for methamphetamine distribution
A 65-year-old Deep Run man has been arrested by detectives with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office following a three-month investigation into the distribution of methamphetamine into the county.
Seventh grader helps Woodington extend its spelling bee win streak
After winning the annual LCPS Spelling Bee for the past four years with champion spellers who eventually aged out, Woodington found a capable successor in Nikki Bellamy. The seventh grader outlasted the top spellers from the district’s elementary and middle schools on Thursday night to claim a fifth consecutive title for her school.
North Carolina Department of Commerce announces NC Advanced Manufacturing Grants for local counties
The North Carolina Department of Commerce has awarded business services grants to 14 local workforce development boards, totaling $490,000, Governor Roy Cooper announced.
Urgent call for blood donors amid nationwide shortage
The American Red Cross has announced a series of local blood drives in response to a critical blood shortage as the nation faces the lowest number of people giving blood in 20 years.
Copper Mill Mercantile: A unique vendor market
Copper Mill Mercantile, located at 1030 W New Bern Road, emerges as a unique antique and vendor market. Co-owned by Stacy Cholula and David Fulk, the establishment offers an upscale space for vendors to showcase and sell a variety of items, excluding typical yard sale or flea market goods.
Three month narcotics investigation results in three arrested for drug charges.
A three-month narcotics investigation by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of three La Grange residents on a myriad of drug charges.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
APA students win individual regional championships in art contest
Congratulations to APA lower, middle, and upper school art teams’ performance in the North Carolina Association of Scholastic Activities Art Competition.
Arrest Made in Greene County teen's homicide case
The Greene County Sheriff’s Office and NC SBI make an arrest in the murder of 17-year-old William “Anthony” Devon Williams Jr.
Community assistance sought in Kinston shooting investigation
On Friday, January 26, 2024, at approximately 8 p.m., members of the Kinston Police Department were dispatched to the 700 block of Williams St. in reference to a report of a subject that had been shot
Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce announce annual award winners
The Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce held its 113th annual awards banquet at the Kinston Country Club Tuesday evening.