Trenton News

Preliminary data released by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction shows fewer schools in Lenoir and Greene counties made Adequate Yearly Progress in 2008 compared to last year.

The Southeastern District Extension and Community Association district meeting was held in Trenton recently.

Nearly $2 million in funding from the N.C. Rural Center will help with projects in Pamlico and Jones counties.

National Weather Service investigators spent much of Tuesday trying to decide if Monday's storm in Jones County included a tornado.

The following DWI arrests were reported by the State Highway Patrol. These reports cover Lenoir and Jones counties: Dawn Carolyn Hill, 24, 404 Crystal Brooke, La Grange, June 18, .11. Arresting trooper: W. ...

On Wednesday June 11, 2008, Nancy Flowers Strawbridge passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by friends and family after her courageous battle with lung can-cer. Nancy was born on January 7, 1954, and ...

Angela Marie Holland, 43, of Highway 17 South in Holly Ridge, was charged Saturday by the Holly Ridge Police Department with possession of drug paraphernalia, felony possession of cocaine and with possession of ...

In the middle of a county full of fields, Principal Joletha White told 60 graduates Wednesday night they had climbed the mountain of Jones Senior High School.

A high school science teacher in North Carolina has been arrested and is facing charges of sexually assaulting a student nine times.

“They are very wonderful and donate their time to us every year”

Cancer survivors have had their share of rainy days. So Friday's forecast for scattered showers won't stop the annual Jones County Relay for Life. via Sun Journal

The following accidents were reported by the State Highway Patrol. These reports cover Lenoir and Jones counties. via Kinston Free Press

Former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore will speak Saturday at a "God and Country Rally in Trenton. via Sun Journal

Andrea Megan Parker of Kinston and Michael Allen Carter of Trenton were married at 2 p.m. March 1, 2008, at Westside Original Free Will Baptist Church in Kinston. via Kinston Free Press

“All they have to do is contact us and set up a payment arrangement and we will work with them to get their property taxes paid in increments rather than us sending it to an attorney.”

CHATHAM COUNTY, N.C. The Chatham County tax office is facing an uphill battle when it comes to collecting unpaid property taxes and with more people out of work, it could just get worse. via NBC17.com

Betsy Heath Winter of Deep Run and Timothy Michael Parker of La Grange were married at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. via Kinston Free Press

“We've tried to keep up with them and support them since. In tight times, people find money, especially for children. This event is finding it for Rachel.”

About 300 people paid $10, rode their motorcycles 70 miles and played poker Saturday to raise money for an anemic 3-year-old girl. via Sun Journal

“We've got a water line that crosses that bridge that they're going to replace, too”

Work to replace the bridge over Mussel Shell Creek in Jones County could begin by the end of the month. via Kinston Free Press

Samuel J. Kornegay of Kinston and Crystal Andrews of Trenton have been selected as Lenoir Community College's Students of the Month for March. via Kinston Free Press

Lacey Nicole Mercer of Pollocksville and Bryan Wayne Arthur of New Bern will exchange wedding vows at 6 p.m. June 7 at Trenton Missionary Baptist Church in Trenton. via Jacksonville Daily News

“I just feel something should be done about the safety of my child, so hopefully we can open up the doorways between parents and administration”

A Trenton mother who has had a long-running feud with Jones County Schools claims her daughter, an exceptional needs student, was allowed to "wander" unaccompanied in the school parking lot while she watched ... via Kinston Free Press