BREAKING: An armed white male is being sought in the area of U.S. 258 and Wheat Swamp Road. All residents in that area are asked to STAY IN THEIR HOMES at this time. If you have any information in regards to this incident, please call the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office at 252-559-6100. Updates will be forthcoming.
Detectives with the Kinston Police Department have obtained arrest warrants for two individuals, Jeramiah Golphin, 21, of Snow Hill, NC, and Kobe Sheppard, 26, of Kinston, in connection with the murder of 35-year-old Melvin Lofton.
UNC Health Lenoir is pleased to announce that Harleigh Blackman is the 2023 President’s Service Excellence Award winner. The PSEA is selected by peers as an employee who exemplifies superior performance, strong leadership, effective communication, and service excellence. Harleigh began employment in June of 2019 as a Dietary Technician
As a member of the Lenoir County Government Health Department, you can make a difference! The Health Department is seeking candidates for a Processing Assistant V.
This Friday, November 15th, there will be a BBQ plate benefit fundraiser held for Marie Williams. Marie recently received the devastating news that she has Leukemia
Four people were sent to jail Friday morning following an incident involving a man ramming his vehicle into another vehicle that had his child inside it.
The Scuffleton Rural Fire Association has requested community prayers following a serious accident involving former Greene County Sheriff Lemmie Smith, who was struck by a vehicle while on his tractor.
Leaders and citizens alike mourn the passing of Buddy Ritch, reflecting on his legacy of service and dedication to the city he loved.
The Kinston Community Council for the Arts will hold a special reception for its Veteran Art Exhibit this Thursday, November 14, at 5:30 p.m. The exhibit, located at 400 N. Queen Street in Kinston, showcases works by veterans from the local community and beyond.
The La Grange Public Library seeks a friendly, innovative Librarian I for full-time service in a dynamic community role.
Two people out of jail under pretrial release are back behind bars after committing felony larceny of a motor vehicle.
On Sunday, November 11, 2024, at approximately 12:47 p.m., officers from the Kinston Police Department responded to a reported shooting on the 700 block of East Lenoir Avenue. Upon arrival, law enforcement located a 15-year-old male victim who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds to his extremities.
Buddy Ritch, former mayor of Kinston, passed away Monday evening, leaving behind a significant legacy of community service. O.A. “Buddy Ritch was 95. He served as mayor from 1985-1997 and for a fourth term from 2005-2009.
Governor Roy Cooper named Kevin O’Barr as Commissioner of Labor to succeed Commissioner Josh Dobson, who resigned on Wednesday, November 6. O’Barr will serve until Commissioner-Elect Luke Farley takes office in January.
A short while ago, our dishwasher at home broke. Like many of you, my family and I went to Lowe’s in Kinston to look for a new one. We bought a replacement and had it installed. I didn’t give much thought to where it was made or who built it.
