MANCHESTER, NH - Phillip Skipper of La grange (28551) has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's Fall 2024 Dean's List. The fall terms run from September to December.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Cold Winter Days, Perfect for Comfort Food
As I write this most of North Carolina is bracing for some snow and ice. A “snow day” screams for comfort food, but often comfort food comes with some extra calories. Here are some great tasting “warm you up” recipes that have been made a little healthier and of course I have included some slow cooker recipes. Hope we get some snow, and that you enjoy these recipes!!
Help Wanted: Administrative Secretary
A person in this position performs a wide range of intermediate level of Administrative work and a variety of office tasks in accounting and public relations. For a complete job description and application, go to www.nrwasa.org
Obituary: Melvin Lee Ham
UPDATE: A visitation will be held on Monday, January 20, 2025, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM in the chapel at Howard-Carter Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 11:00 AM with Rev. Craig Ham officiating. A private burial service will take place at a later time.
Lenoir County woman arrested on meth trafficking charges after investigation
A three-month investigation into the selling and distribution of methamphetamine in Lenoir County resulted in the arrest of a Lenoir County woman on Thursday.
Gun charges filed in two separate incidents overnight
On January 16, 2025, at approximately 9:44 PM, officers from B-Squad conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Stadium Drive and Charlotte Avenue. The driver, identified as Montez Nelson, 44, of Kinston, became uncooperative and refused to follow officer commands. After officers removed Nelson from the vehicle, a search uncovered a firearm, drug paraphernalia, and cocaine.
Eric Lawrence to Speak at Social Media Summit 2025 on AI in Education
On January 31, the Social Media Summit 2025 (SMS2025) will gather marketing professionals, industry experts, and entrepreneurs at Lenoir Community College for a one-day event focusing on AI’s transformative role in social media marketing. Among the featured speakers is Eric Lawrence, Director of Growth & Partnerships at Imaginovation, LLC, a B2B software and app development company known for creating award-winning digital solutions.
SNHU Announces Fall 2024 President's List
MANCHESTER, NH -- It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Fall 2024 President's List. The fall terms run from September to December.
Help Wanted: Administrative Secretary
A person in this position performs a wide range of intermediate level of Administrative work and a variety of office tasks in accounting and public relations. For a complete job description and application, go to www.nrwasa.org
Kinston substitute teacher charged with assault on child with a disability
On January 10, 2025, the Kinston Police Department was notified of an assault on a 6-year-old child by LCPS Central Office . Officers spoke with the child's parents, who had been informed of the incident by Northwest Elementary School. The officers were told that the child's substitute teacher, Martha Jones (69, of Kinston), had hit their child.
Kinston Police Department seeks public's help in locating wanted subject
The Kinston Police Department is requesting assistance from the public in locating Bryson Bradley, 21 years old, who is wanted in connection with the murder of Korie Williams on September 20, 2024. Bradley has been evading authorities since the incident, and law enforcement is actively seeking his arrest.
Two arrested in connection to Dec. 8 Lenoir County homicide
A Lenoir County woman and a Goldsboro man have been arrested on first degree murder charges for a homicide that took place on Dec. 8 in Lenoir County.
PowerSchool data breach impacts Lenoir County schools and beyond
Schools in Lenoir County, along with other districts across the state and around the world, have been impacted by a data breach affecting PowerSchool, a student information system used by schools. The breach occurred on Dec. 19, 2024, when the credentials of a PowerSchool contract employee were compromised, allowing unauthorized access to student and teacher data.
Christine Kowalczyk to share expertise at Social Media Summit 2025 in Kinston
Christine Kowalczyk, an Associate Professor in the Department of Marketing and Supply Chain Management at East Carolina University (ECU), is set to join industry experts at the Social Media Summit 2025 (SMS2025) as a panelist. The event, scheduled for January 31, will focus on the intersection of artificial intelligence and social media marketing, under the theme "AI + Social: Innovate | Automate | Dominate."
Lenoir Community College President's and Dean's Lists
The following students have been named to the President’s List at Lenoir Community College for Fall Semester 2024.
Public Notice: Intent to file an application
Greene Lamp Community Action Agency serves to notify you of the intent to apply for funding from the Office of Economic Opportunity and NC Department of Health and Human Services to operate the Community Services Block Grant Program for FY 2025-2026 in Lenoir County, NC.
NWS eyeing potential wintry precipitation next week
National Weather Services shared graphics on social media to address early chatter about potential wintry weather next week, with Wednesday being a tentative focus. It’s too soon for a briefing, but sharing these posts helps spread consistent and accurate messaging as the situation evolves.
Kinston man arrested for assault and firing weapon in residence
A Lenoir County man is behind bars after allegedly physically assaulting a woman and shooting a firearm inside a residence.
Traffic stop near La Grange leads to drug and firearm arrest
A Kinston man was arrested on drug charges and for carrying a concealed gun while a Raleigh woman received charges for driving without a license and other driving violations following a traffic stop on Sunday on U.S. 70 near La Grange.