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On Friday, May 10, 2024, at approximately 9:12 pm, officers with the Kinston Police Department observed a group of individuals with known gang ties loitering in the parking lot on property owned by Kinston Housing Authority. The individuals were getting in and out of a vehicle in which officers had previously observed a firearm.
Father and son duo Brandon Corey and Braden Corey will be providing our locals with tune-ups and repairs as we await the delivery of our tire machine where at that point we will offer tires (new and used). We will also be offering truck accessories, lift kits and spray in bedliners as well as automotive detailing.
It is with mixed emotions that we announce The Laughing Owl Restaurant will be closing its doors on Saturday June 1st.
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
We've had quite a productive month as we've officially convened for short session: voting on legislation, working in committees, and engaging with constituents to help them navigate the complexities of state government.
Reginald Stroud, left, accepts the $1,000 prize from Melanie Morgan, Director of the Libraries at Neuse Regional Libraries. The annual Friends of the Library raffle provides support towards library programming.
Dr. Murphy underwent a successful 5-hour surgery today and is resting comfortably.
The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) today announces it will begin issuing new driver licenses, permits and identification cards featuring the latest in card security design and construction specifically intended to combat fraud.
The following Lenoir County Government departments will be closed on their respective moving day (listed below) due to migration of employees, phones, equipment, computers, etc., which requires necessary downtime:
The state’s seasonally adjusted April 2024 unemployment rate was 3.5 percent, unchanged from March’s revised rate. The national rate increased 0.1 of a percentage point to 3.9 percent
Every success story is a testament to dedication, hard work, and support of a nurturing educational environment. This is particularly true for Sarah White of Kinston, a determined and passionate student whose journey from taking a veterinary assistant class to being accepted into a prestigious veterinary school serves as an inspiration to many aspiring veterinarians.
Congratulations to the 2023-2024 SECU Bridge to Career Scholarship recipients who were recently honored.
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
First annual MAY “Spring in Bloom” Fest of Maysville, NC was held on May 18, 2024 on the grounds of the Maysville Methodist Church across from Frost Park
Chris Deutsch of La Grange, North Carolina, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Deutsch was initiated at Florida Institute of Technology
We have officially reconvened in Raleigh for the 2024 Legislative Short Session, dedicating ourselves to a full agenda that includes committee meetings, legislative research, casework, direct constituent communications, and various other commitments.
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.
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
The Friends of the Homeless Shelter in Kinston has been graced with a new mural titled "Tree of Hope," painted by local artist Jamil Burton. This vibrant piece is more than just a splash of color on a wall; it is a symbol of community, resilience, and the shared journey of hope.
