On Thursday, October 10, 2024, detectives from the Kinston Police Department identified a suspect in an ongoing shooting case as 24-year-old Majyia Bryant of Kinston.
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Hit & Run driver arrested for DWI
On October 10, 2024, at approximately 9:21 PM, officers from the Kinston Police Department responded to reports of a vehicle crash on the 1000 block of Westover Avenue. While en route, they were informed that the driver had fled the scene on foot.
Phyllis Louise Burruss seeks Greene County Board of Education position
Phyllis Louise Burruss is running for a seat on the Greene County Board of Education, bringing with her a wealth of experience and a commitment to the educational needs of the community. A retired disabled veteran with over 30 years of service in the U.S. Navy, Army Reserves, and National Guard, Burruss has dedicated much of her life to public service and community involvement.
LCC Receives FAA Certification for Aircraft Maintenance Program
Lenoir Community College has reached a major milestone in aviation education by receiving certification from the Federal Aviation Administration for its airframe maintenance program.
Evelyn Dove-Coleman: Women are voting early
Wow Women. When you get women fired up, they show up in droves. Consider the impact of Mothers Against Drunk Driving. It is a group of women with magnitudinal influence.
Letter to the Editor: Breast Cancer Awareness
It is the time of year, when the days of Autumn have descended. Leaves are beginning to change colors and are scattered upon the ground. The anticipation of cooler weather is a welcome change. It such a time like this that I have learned to appreciate.
Governor Cooper Signs One Bill Into Law
"Recovery for Western North Carolina will require unprecedented help from state and federal sources and this legislation is a strong first step. Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic damage but also showed the resiliency of North Carolina’s people and its communities and we must continue the bipartisan work to help them build back strong."
Charles T. Dudley seeks NC Senate seat with focus on community welfare
Charles T. Dudley, a candidate for the North Carolina Senate from District 3, which includes Craven, Beaufort, and Lenoir counties, is drawing on a lifetime of service to advocate for the needs of his constituents. His opponent for the District 3 seat is incumbent Bob Brinson who took over the seat when Senator Jim Perry resigned this past July.
Brandon Johnson seeks re-election to Greene County Board of Education
Brandon Johnson, a 28-year-old resident of Snow Hill, is running for re-election to the Greene County Board of Education. A lifelong resident of Greene County, Johnson has served on the board since 2020, when he was elected as the youngest official in the county’s history.
John Hood: Helene Brought Out the Best in Carolinians
As we mourn the deaths and grapple with the destruction inflicted on our state by Hurricane Helene, I submit that the storm has brought out much that is good about North Carolina — and much that is vile about social media.
Lions Industries celebrates deaf and blind employees during awareness month
Lions Industries for the Blind celebrated its deaf and blind employees on October 9, recognizing their contributions during National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The event, held at their facility, coincided with World Sight Day and highlighted the significance of workplace inclusion for employees with disabilities.
Senator Bob Brinson seeks reelection for NC Senate District 3
Incumbent Bob Brinson is running for reelection to the North Carolina Senate, representing District 3. Brinson brings a wealth of experience and a deep connection to Eastern North Carolina, where his family has resided for over ten generations. With a background in military service and local governance, he aims to address key issues affecting his constituents.
KPD to be featured on See No Evil on ID channel
The Kinston Police Department will be featured on See No Evil on the ID channel. Tune in tonight at 9pm.
Sammy Aiken aims to bring transparency and community engagement as Lenoir County Commissioner
Sammy Aiken, a candidate for Lenoir County Commissioner, is drawing from a lifetime of service and a deep commitment to community involvement as he campaigns for the upcoming 2024 election.
Lillie Williams seeks to improve economic equity in District 12
Lillie Williams, a candidate for North Carolina House of Representatives in District 12, is focusing her campaign on addressing poverty and improving the quality of life for residents of Lenoir, Greene, and Jones counties. Williams, who is running against the incumbent, is a Kinston native with over 30 years of experience in education, leadership, and community service.
NWS: Distant impacts possible for ENC from Hurricane Milton
Milton is forecast to pass well south of ENC this week, but distant impacts are possible for a portion of the area, especially over the ENC coastal waters and southern coastal areas.
Keith King seeks At-Large Lenoir County Commissioner position
Keith King, a candidate for one of two At-Large Lenoir County Commissioner seats, brings a wealth of experience and local knowledge to his campaign against current County Commissioner Chair Linda Rouse Sutton, and former City Council member Sammy Aiken.
Lenoir County restaurant inspections
The following inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
LCPS invests in the future with new EB Frink Middle School
Lenoir County Public Schools made strides towards progress Monday when leaders from the school district, the town of La Grange and Lenoir County gathered to hold a groundbreaking program for the new E.B. Frink Middle School.
Raleigh man arrested in Lenoir County on drug trafficking charges
A traffic stop on Wheat Swamp Road in northern Lenoir County resulted in the arrest of a Raleigh man on more than a dozen charges.