A local election bill approved by the North Carolina General Assembly would move municipal elections in Pink Hill and Snow Hill from odd-numbered years to even-numbered years, beginning with the 2028 election cycle.
TRENTON — The Jones County Board of Commissioners approved the county’s fiscal year 2026-27 budget ordinance and fee schedule during its June 15 regular meeting.
The Friends of the Homeless Board Of Directors, at their recent meeting, confirmed several staffing changes. The board renewed the contract of Shelter Manager Greg Dunk. Mr. Dunk will now manage day to day operations of the shelter while focusing on the supervision of the part-time staff and nurturing external partnerships.
The Jones County Community Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded $4,600 in grants to four organizations supporting the local community. The board of advisors granted:
The Kinston City Council approved post-award documents Tuesday for a $137,500 urgent repair program expected to help low-income homeowners with safety-related housing repairs.
The Kinston City Council approved a rezoning request Tuesday for property at 708 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. after council members questioned what could eventually occupy the vacant former convenience store.
The Kinston City Council approved the city’s fiscal year 2026-27 budget Tuesday, setting the property tax rate at 69 cents per $100 of valuation. The adopted rate is a 4-cent reduction from the current rate. The total budget is $116,310,700 after internal service funds are removed.
Lenoir County will move from an eight-year real property reappraisal cycle to a four-year cycle after officials said shorter cycles could help reduce sticker shock for property owners.
Lenoir County commissioners approved a payment schedule to address more than $1.8 million in sales tax distribution discrepancies involving several volunteer fire departments.
Lenoir County commissioners approved a $105.1 million budget after a divided debate over the tax rate, public transportation funding and whether the county should reduce the burden on property owners following revaluation.
WILMINGTON, N.C. — A federal judge sentenced Deshaune White, a Wayne County man, to six months in federal prison and six months of home confinement, followed by three years of supervised release, for his role in a scheme to defraud more than $100,000 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. SNAP is administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and managed in North Carolina by the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services and county departments of social services.
Janice Earl Oakley Pike, 74, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2026, and entered the loving arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Grimsley Church at 42 Blizzard Rd., Snow Hill, N.C. 28580 at 3:00 p.m. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. until 2:45 p.m.
Officers responded to the area after receiving reports that a 17 y/o juvenile had been shot. Officers provided medical care and investigators arrived to process the scene and collect evidence.
A local election bill approved by the North Carolina General Assembly would move municipal elections in Pink Hill and Snow Hill from odd-numbered years to even-numbered years, beginning with the 2028 election cycle.
TRENTON — The Jones County Board of Commissioners approved the county’s fiscal year 2026-27 budget ordinance and fee schedule during its June 15 regular meeting.
The Friends of the Homeless Board Of Directors, at their recent meeting, confirmed several staffing changes. The board renewed the contract of Shelter Manager Greg Dunk. Mr. Dunk will now manage day to day operations of the shelter while focusing on the supervision of the part-time staff and nurturing external partnerships.
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The Jones County Community Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded $4,600 in grants to four organizations supporting the local community. The board of advisors granted:
DEEP RUN — Deep Run will celebrate Independence Day with a community parade, food, vendors, fireworks and live music Friday, June 27.
Blizzard Storage Solutions is offering a June-only storage special for new rentals at all three of its Kinston locations.
The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City says scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across eastern North Carolina this afternoon and early evening.
For six Lenoir County Public Schools seniors, graduation doesn’t just mark the end of high school. It marks the beginning of a career.
On June 21, 2026, at approximately 5:35 a.m., deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office D Shift and A Shift responded to the 3600 block of Windy Ridge Road in LaGrange in reference to shots fired.
The Aerospace Manufacturing Instructor is responsible for instruction activities related to the manufacturing of composite materials for the aviation industry. The Instructor is responsible for providing one-on-one and whole group instruction so that students are able to successfully complete the course in an engaging environment.
The Aerospace Manufacturing Instructor is responsible for instruction activities related to the manufacturing of composite materials for the aviation industry. The Instructor is responsible for providing one-on-one and whole group instruction so that students are able to successfully complete the course in an engaging environment.
The Jones County Health Department is seeking a licensed physician (MD or DO) to serve as Medical Director. This is a part-time, contracted position providing professional oversight, administrative guidance, and medical expertise in support of public health services for Jones County residents.
As a member of the Lenoir County Government Health Department, you can make an impact! The Health Department is seeking candidates for several levels of Public Health Nursing within the Health program.
Janice Earl Oakley Pike, 74, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2026, and entered the loving arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Grimsley Church at 42 Blizzard Rd., Snow Hill, N.C. 28580 at 3:00 p.m. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. until 2:45 p.m.
Elizabeth "Beth" Ann McNeill Enzor passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 19, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Mr. Jonathan David Shackelford, known best to all as “Jon,” passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, June 17, 2026, at his home. A Celebration of Life will be held 2 PM Saturday, June 20th, at the Chapel of Taylor-Tyson Funeral Service with Pastor Allen Ham officiating. The family will greet friends and extended relatives immediately following the service and other times at the residence.
Mr. Louie Henry Johnson Jr. went to be with our Lord and Savior on June 8, 2026, at the age of 53, with the love of his life standing beside him.
Sue Carol Dail Alexander, 91, of Franklinton passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, June 12, 2026. A funeral service of love and remembrance is scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 11:00 am in the chapel at Rouse Funeral Home (108 N. Caswell Street, La Grange, NC) with Reverend Ben Rouse officiating.
Mr. Timothy Scott Hill, age 55, passed away in the early morning hours of Monday, June 15, 2026, at the ECU Hospice House in Greenville.
Judith Conway Gordon, formerly of Kinston, passed away on June 14, 2026. A memorial service will be held at Shady Grove Church, 3805 Carpenter Pond Road, Durham, NC on Friday, June 19, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Entombment will be private in Kinston.
Kathryn Renée Rouse, 73 of LaGrange, NC, peacefully passed away in the early morning of Friday June 12th with her loving husband by her side.
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