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Plane safely lands at North Carolina airport after mechanical issues
KINSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — Shortly before 4 p.m. Thursday, the Lenoir County Emergency Communications Center got an Airport Alert request from the NC Global Transpark air traffic control tower for an inbound aircraft. Lenoir County Emergency Services Director Murry Stroud said a fighter jet, operated by Draken International and based at the GTP, declared an […]
Pilot makes emergency landing at Kinston Jetport due to gear failure during drill
KINSTON, Lenoir County — A jet had to make an emergency landing at the North Carolina Global TransPark in Lenoir County Thursday afternoon after the pilot reported issues with a landing gear. Lenoir County Emergency Services tell us that they were called to the Kinston Regional Jetport at 4:05...
Lenoir County under flash flood warning
Lenoir County is currently under a flash flood warning. Multiple streets in downtown Kinston are impassable due to flooding. Areas of Hwy 11 N and Hwy 11 S are also experiencing partial flooding, which is impacting vehicle passage. Two vehicles have become stranded in flood waters on Hwy 11 N in front of Covation Bio plant. The public is urged to use extreme caution when traveling and to never drive through flooded waters.
Two La Grange residents arrested Tuesday on drug related charges
Two La Grange residents were arrested Tuesday night after Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office officials found methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia at a Wheat Swamp Road residence. William Michael Gray, 32, and Casey Raelyn Stocks, 31, were at 3630 Wheat Swamp Road when LCSO SCARR (Street Crimes and Ready Response) team...
First responders assemble Kits4Kids to comfort children during service calls
First Responder Kits4Kids Deescalate Children's Emotional Trauma During First Responder Service Calls Where Children Are Present. On July 18th at 11:00 am, Kinston PD and Lenoir County Sheriff's Office will gather to assemble First Responder Kits4Kids. Thanks to the generous donation from the Lenoir County Alumni, officers are working together to support the community by equipping themselves with special kits for kids. These kits help officers make children feel more comfortable and at ease during difficult times, which is crucial for building trust and rapport with the community. The Kits4Kids program is essential for providing children with the support and resources they need to thrive, even during times of stress and trauma. The First Responder Kits4Kids, meticulously crafted to equip First Responders with a powerful arsenal of tools, are not just objects but immediate sources of relief. As soon as First Responders arrive at a service call where children are present, they can deploy these kits, instantly making a positive difference in the lives of these children. This immediate impact is a testament to the effectiveness of the program and the shared commitment to the well-being of our community's children.
Flash flood warning in Lenoir County, some Kinston streets impassable
Flooding in Lenoir County has caused multiple streets in Kinston to become impassable. The area is currently under a flash flood warning, as of 9:45 a.m. Thursday morning. Officials tell us that areas of Hwy 11 N and Hwy 11 S are also being impacted due to partial flooding. Authorities...
Dustin’s First Alert Forecast: Showers & storms linger into the coming days; Heat returns next week
A Flash Flood Watch has been issued for Beaufort, Bertie, Craven, Duplin, Gates, Greene, Hertford, Jones, Lenoir, Martin, Pitt, and Onslow Counties until 9:00 PM Thursday. With our wet start to the day, showers and storms will be off and on throughout the day, as rainfall amounts could range from the 1-3″ inches of rain. This is all associated with a stalled cold front that is lingering around the area. We will see a lull in the activity later tonight after sunset and clouds will take over for most of the viewing area. Friday will start out overcast with a few showers and storms, then becoming widespread and heavy at times throughout the day. An additional 2-4″ or more could cause more flooding concerns over the same areas as we go into the weekend. When all is set and done, several aeras could rack up over 4-5″ inches in a few isolated spots. As we go into Sunday, the remaining of the showers and storms will be more on the isolated and scattered side, but could bring another 1-2″ inches of rain to certain areas that see heavy rainfall this weekend.
La Grange duo arrested after meth and paraphernalia allegedly found in home
A search of a residence in La Grange resulted in the arrest of two Lenoir County residents on multiple charges related to drugs. William Michael Gray, 32, and Casey Raelyn Stocks, 31, were both arrested Tuesday night at a Wheat Swamp Road residence. The Lenoir County Street Crimes and Ready...
Lenoir County man, woman arrested on meth charges after search of home
LA GRANGE, N.C. (WNCT) — A man and woman were arrested Tuesday after law enforcement officers found methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in a home on Wheat Swamp Road. William Michael Gray, 32, and Casey Raelyn Stocks, 31, were both charged as a result of the search. Both were charged with: Gray was jailed under a […]
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