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Kinston Police Department to host Operation Medicine Drop this weekend
KINSTON, Lenoir County — This weekend the Kinston Police Department is taking part in Operation Medicine Drop. It’s all happening at the Kinston Walmart from 9 a.m. to noon, on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Operation Medicine Drop is a free drug take-back program that gives people a safe...
Plea deal reached for men charged in Kinston murder case
Two men charged with killing Jeffrey Hill in a downtown Kinston parking lot nearly three years ago have received a plea deal. Clinton Christmas and Joseph Hughes plead guilty to lesser charges, were credited with time served, and released. Christmas plead guilty to involuntary manslaughter and was sentenced to a...
Kinston police share important message after several crimes involving teens
KINSTON, N.C. (WITN) - One police department here in the east is sharing an important message with parents in the community after they say several crimes were committed by teenagers over the last few days. Kinston police are on high alert after they said two recent crimes were committed by...
Greene Central High School - Jake Edmondson
BIOGRAPHY: My name is Jake Edmondson and I am a senior this year at Greene Central High School in Snow Hill, NC. I have attended Greene County schools since kindergarten. I am dually enrolled at Pitt Community College. I have 2 older brothers. My oldest brother is a graduate of NC State and my other brother is currently attending ECU.
Wood Ducks bounce back to take series finale from Woodpeckers
FAYETTEVILLE, NC – The Fayetteville Woodpeckers (13-8) shook off a tough start Sunday afternoon at Segra Stadium, but a five-run fourth inning still wasn’t enough as they fell to the Down East Wood Ducks (10-11), 8-5. Fayetteville still claims the series victory over the Wood Ducks, winning four out of six games. Down East jumped […]
Arendell Parrott Academy - Hannah Henderson
BIOGRAPHY: My name is Hannah Henderson, and I am from New Bern, North Carolina. I am excited to be graduating this year from Arendell Parrott Academy in Kinston, where I have attended for the past fourteen years. I have an older brother, Alex, but am practically an only child as he is currently living and working in the Charleston area in South Carolina. Devoted to staying active, I have run cross country and played soccer for the past six years. I enjoy reading, playing with my two Bernese Mountain dogs, and spending time with my friends and family. I believe my best attributes are my blunt honesty yet my empathy and understanding for what others are feeling. I am not sure where I will be attending next year, but wherever I go I hope to major in Biological Sciences and pursue my interest in pre-med, as it combines my love for science with my passion to serve.
14-year-old with sawed-off shotgun taken into custody in Kinston
KINSTON, Lenoir County — On Saturday, April 20, 2024, at about 1:00 a.m., Officers with the Kinston Police Department were patrolling the area of Stroud Avenue and Williams Street after reports of subjects "knocking and pushing on vehicles." Officers made contact with a three subjects in the area. Officers...
High school roundup: Rams cap unbeaten run through EPC
With one game left to play in the regular season, the Greene Central baseball team is still untouchable. The Rams scored two runs in the bottom of the sixth inning on Friday in Snow Hill to break a 3-3 tie with Farmville Central and claim their 20th victory in 20 games this season, 5-3. The win also capped a perfect run through the Eastern Plains Conference for the Rams. Greene...
Happenings: Events, activities and community announcements
Email announcements at least two weeks in advance to community@reflector.com for publication in The Standard and The Daily Reflector. Museum open house The Ayden History and Arts Museum will host its spring open house from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday followed by the quarterly board meeting at 4 p.m. Visit completed exhibits of Ayden history in education, military service, early household items, toys, churches, barbecue and agriculture, with local artists featured...
Kinston community fights for Wyse Fork battlefield due to Interstate 42 project
The North Carolina Department of Transportation is continuing to work on the Interstate 42 project- which in the end will connect Raleigh to Morehead City. One segment of the project has raised concerns from some community members. This project is a really big project. It’s approximately 21 miles. In...
Law enforcement looking for suspects in break in of auto business
LENOIR COUNTY — Law enforcement in Lenoir County is looking for help in identifying two suspects involved in a break in of Hugo Auto Sales in Grifton. They said suspects were caught on camera and taking several things from the business on Apr. 20, 2024. Anyone with information on...
Three Fayetteville pitchers strike out 15 in win over Wood Ducks
FAYETTEVILLE, NC – Fayetteville Woodpeckers (12-7) pitching was the focal point of a 3-1 victory over the Down East Wood Ducks (9-9) on Friday night at Segra Stadium. Sandy Mejia, Abel Mercedes and Derek True combined to strike out 15 hitters without allowing a single walk. It was the first time this season that the pitching […]
Kinston man arrested for resisting arrest, drug possession after traffic stop
KINSTON, Lenoir County — A Kinston man was arrested on multiple charges following a traffic stop on Sunday, April 21. Officers pulled over a vehicle after observing multiple traffic violations around 11:42 p.m. Donnell Hicks was identified by police as the driver. Officers say Hicks was removed from his...
Public Notice: Town of La Grange, NC - Public Hearing On Request For Annexation
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON REQUEST FOR ANNEXATION. Notice is hereby given that on the 6ᵗʰ day of May 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the La Grange Town Hall,. 203 South Center Street, La Grange, North Carolina, the Town Council of the Town of La Grange will. conduct...
La Grange Public Library Introduces New Programming and Materials for Those Experiencing Memory Loss
Public Libraries succeed when they provide access to materials and services that reflect existing needs within their communities. This includes the entire population, which is a challenge that Neuse Regional Libraries consistently embrace. When NRL received a Libraries Transforming Communities (LTC): Accessible Small and Rural Communities Grant from the American Library Association, it was a fantastic opportunity to examine how services to senior citizens could be improved, particularly in La Grange, NC, where the majority of the population is over 50 years of age.
Juvenile nabbed for larceny at Pearson Park following swift police chase
A teenager accused of stealing a woman's wallet was taken into custody following a brief foot chase on Saturday, April 20. Kinston officers responded to Pearson Park around 4:00 p.m. for a report of a larceny that had taken place. The victim and her husband informed police that a male juvenile had stolen her wallet and fled.
Downtown Kinston Revitalization dedicates garden in honor of important former Kinston resident
KINSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — Downtown Kinston Revitalization dedicated a Memorial Garden in honor of Ms. Shirley Herring, a local who devoted herself to making Kinston a better place. The garden sits at the corner of North and Mitchell Streets. It’s a beautiful gathering space with benches a mural and a sculpture. Those with the project […]
Chris Humphrey: HWY 58 Connector, April Newsletter
I hope you and your family are doing well. We're back in Raleigh as the 2024 Legislative Short Session has officially convened this week. They call it "short" because it's only supposed to last a few months, as we're making tweaks to the State Budget and addressing emerging policy issues of a time-sensitive nature. Stay tuned for more updates on our social media pages in the coming months.
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