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Bucklesberry, Back in the Day: Early Settlers–The Herrings
The proven patriarch of generations of present-day Suttons in Lenoir County was John Sutton (1720/30-bef. 1773). An early settler of Bucklesberry, he arrived around 1745-1750. Not the only settler, though, nor the first, evidence suggests that ancestors of the Herring family line of Lenoir County preceded John Sutton's arrival.
Help wanted: Public Health Nurse II-Maternity and BCCCP Programs
As a member of the Lenoir County Government Health Department, you can make a difference! The Health Department is seeking candidates for a Public Health Nurse II-Maternity and BCCCP Programs.
Lenoir County chosen for Cypress Creek Renewables’ Scholarship Program
Cypress Creek Renewables (Cypress Creek) is pleased to announce the continuation of its Energizing Tomorrow’s Leaders scholarship program. After awarding $81,000 in scholarships across 21 counties in 2024, the program is being offered to high school seniors in 26 counties this year, including in Lenoir County, NC.
Lenoir County secures $1.9M grant for NC Global TransPark expansion
Governor Josh Stein announced that the Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved 13 grant requests to local governments totaling $9,627,500. The grants include commitments creating a total of 785 jobs, 414 of which were previously announced. The public investment in these projects will attract more than $165.9 million in public and private investment.
Lenoir County man arrested on drug, traffic charges after attempted evasion
A Lenoir County man is behind bars following a traffic stop that led to multiple charges, including possession of drugs.
Three arrested in La Grange for breaking and entering, larceny
Three Lenoir County residents were arrested last week on multiple breaking and entering and larceny charges after observant deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office provided proactive patrols in La Grange.
Edenton man arrested in Lenoir County on drug trafficking charges
An Edenton man was arrested in Lenoir County over the weekend on felony and misdemeanor drug charges.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Teen leads deputies on high-speed chase from Pink Hill to Kinston
A 15-year-old from Duplin County led Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office deputies on a high-speed chase that wound from N.C. 11 in Pink Hill onto U.S. 70 West and ended in Barnet Park in Kinston on Thursday.
Greenville man arrested for larceny, elder exploitation in Lenoir County
A Greenville man was arrested Saturday evening by the Pitt County Sheriff's Office after allegedly committing a larceny in Lenoir County.
Lenoir County man arrested for meth possession after SCARR unit stop
A Lenoir County man was arrested Monday after deputies found methamphetamine and other drugs during a vehicle stop. Lance Bowles, 44, was charged with felony drug possession and booked into the Lenoir County Jail on a $5,000 bond.
K-9 Zar honored for decade of service in Lenoir County
The Lenoir County Board of Commissioners and Sheriff’s Office celebrated K-9 Zar’s career at Monday’s meeting. The 12-year-old German Shepherd retired after more than a decade of tracking suspects, locating narcotics, and assisting law enforcement.
Biden’s final clemency list includes Lenoir County individuals
President Joe Biden's final list of pardons and clemencies has sparked discussion nationwide, with a record-setting number of nearly 25,000 people granted a second chance. Among these names, several with connections to Lenoir County have been confirmed.
High-speed chase ends in Goldsboro with three suspects arrested
A car chase that started in Lenoir County resulted in the arrest of three suspects after they crashed their vehicle in Wayne County when they attempted to take an exit at more than 100 miles per hour.