It was a night of tears and cheers as nearly 200 graduates walked across the stage at Lenoir Community College to receive degrees, diplomas, and certificates in the College’s 62nd Annual Commencement in the Student Center.
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LCC student Shanice Williams wins prestigious Dallas Herring Award
Lenoir Community College student Shanice Williams of Kinston has been named LCC’s Dallas Herring Award recipient for 2024. She is one of the Great 58 in the North Carolina Community College System.
Lenoir County Farmer's Market update for May 11, 2024
The Lenoir County Farmer’s Market is located at 100 North Heritage Street. The market is open on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm.
AEOP honors head and heart with awards to LCPS employees
A district administrator who put his head to work to make Lenoir County Public Schools a leader in digital learning and technology and an executive assistant who puts her heart into celebrating and supporting fellow employees have won the top two annual awards presented by LCPS chapter of the N.C. Association of Educational Office Professionals.
Brighton Berthrong receives LCC Academic Excellence Award
Brighton Berthrong of King has been selected Lenoir Community College’s Academic Excellence Award recipient for 2024. He is recognized as one of the Great 58 in the North Carolina Community College System.
Early College seniors kick off LCPS commencement season
The Class of 2024 at Lenoir County Early College High School inaugurated graduation season for Lenoir County Public Schools on Wednesday night by awarding diplomas to 43 seniors, 35 of whom went on the next night to receive degrees from Lenoir Community College.
Governor Offers $25,000 Reward in Assault Case of Evernell Pittman
Governor Roy Cooper announced that the State is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the assault of Evernell Pittman, age 72.
Lenoir County Sheriff seeks public help in identifying theft suspect
The Lenoir County Sheriff's Office is requesting the aid of the public in identifying a suspect.
Fatal pedestrian collision: Suspect charged with Second-Degree Murder
On April 8, 2024, at approximately 11:30 pm, members of the Kinston Police Department responded to a report of a pedestrian that had been struck by a motor vehicle near the 1900 block of Towerhill Rd. Kinston, NC.
Lenoir County man arrested for sexual assault of juvenile
A Deep Run man was arrested Wednesday on child sex charges after a months-long investigation by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office and Lenoir County Department of Social Services.
Boseman receives Arts and Sciences Laptop Scholarship
Lenoir Community College SGA President Savannah Boseman of Kinston is the recipient of the Arts and Sciences Laptop Scholarship
Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D.: May updates from Eastern North Carolina and Washington, D.C.
I had a productive couple of weeks in both the district and Washington. During our District Work Period, I ventured across the district visiting farms and businesses, and out on the water inspecting the dredging project at Harkers Island. Meeting with constituents and community stakeholders who contribute so much to the vibrance of beautiful Eastern North Carolina is such a pleasure.
NWS: Severe weather threat Wednesday and Thursday
There will be daily chances for shower and thunderstorm activity today through Friday. A few of these storms have the potential to become severe with the greatest risk for severe weather being on Thursday.
Dawton King of La Grange, NC sworn in as officer in the United States Armed Forces
The United States Armed Forces now have more than 140 new officers. Dawton King of La Grange, NC is one of the members of the Class of 2024 who accepted a commission into the United States Armed Forces.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
NWS: Severe Thunderstorm Risk Tuesday through Thursday
There will be daily chances for shower and thunderstorm activity from today through Thursday. A few these storms have the potential to become severe with the greatest risk for seeing severe weather occurring on Thursday.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
60-Year Sentence for Kinston Man in Lenoir County Shooting Case
RALEIGH, N.C. – A Kinston man was sentenced today to 720 months in prison after shooting a Lenoir County Sheriff’s Deputy and leading law enforcement on a multi-day man hunt before shooting a neighbor and being apprehended with a loaded semi-automatic weapon with the safety set to fire. On October 16, 2023, Robert Lee Strother pled guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, carjacking, and discharging a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence
State grants enrich summer learning for LCPS students
Two state grants valued together at $28,000 will enrich the summer learning experience for LCPS middle school and high school students.
NCDOT: Maintenance Scheduled for Lenoir County Road
A section of a Kinston road is scheduled to be closed to traffic for maintenance work ahead of it being resurfaced.