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Snow Hill Primary gives out a weekly award called "Terrific Kid" awards. Each teacher at SHP chooses a student who has been responsible, shows great character, or has reached a personal goal. On Fridays, these students are presented with an award and are congratulated for their hard work. Below are Snow Hill Primary's Terrific Kid Awards!
The 2026 Lenoir County Public Schools Teacher of the Year Banquet was not just a celebration of excellence. It was a night grounded in stories, relationships and the deeply personal reasons educators choose to do this work.
On April 27, 2026, at approximately 10:07 a.m., KPD’s D-Squad responded to a report of a breaking and entering on the 400 block of Glenwood Avenue.
On April 27, 2026, at approximately 10:44 p.m., KPD’s B-Squad responded to a report of a breaking and entering on the 400 block of W. Lenoir Avenue.
RALEIGH, N.C. — State Senator Bob Brinson (R-District 3) and State Representative Chris Humphrey (R-District 12) today announced the filing of companion bills in the North Carolina Senate and House of Representatives to amend the charter of the Town of Pink Hill, moving the town's municipal elections from odd-numbered years to even-numbered years.
The Lenoir Community College Foundation is thrilled to welcome back Massey Toyota as the Hole-In-One sponsor for this year’s LCC Golf Classic. Once again, Massey Toyota is offering participants an exciting chance to win a brand-new vehicle—just one swing away from driving off in style!
Kinston will host its first Juneteenth parade this summer, with organizers inviting residents, churches, civic groups, businesses and community organizations to take part in the downtown celebration.
On April 27, 2026, at approximately 12:57 a.m., the Kinston Police Department responded to a report of a gunshot wound at 12 building of Carver Courts.
The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
The Lenoir Community College Foundation is proud to welcome back Piggly Wiggly Fresh Buy as a sponsor of this year’s annual LCC Golf Classic. Since its inception, this premier event has raised over $700,000 in support of student scholarships at LCC, and Piggly Wiggly Fresh Buy has been a loyal and valued supporter for many of those years.
Raleigh, N.C. - The state’s seasonally adjusted February 2026 unemployment rate was 3.8 percent, unchanged from January’s revised rate. The national rate increased 0.1 of a percentage point to 4.4 percent.
Lenoir County Public Schools hosted its largest AIG Gifted Gala to date Tuesday, bringing together more than 250 students to showcase the projects and passions that have defined their learning this year.
The Lenoir Community College Foundation is proud to welcome Southern Bank of Kinston as a first-time Putting Contest Sponsor of this year’s LCC Golf Classic. Since its inception, this event has raised more than $700,000 to support student scholarships at LCC.
The rationale for writing this article is to provide details on the whereabouts of Maj. Gen. Richard Caswell during 1781. It seems that there are few historians, due to the lack of source material, that attempt to state at any length his location and activities engaged in, so he appears to be somewhat elusive during that period.
The Farmer's Market is open between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm on Tuesday and Saturday.
RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Transportation Integrated Mobility Division (IMD) has announced the 2026 grant recipients of the Bicycle Helmet Initiative, a program focused on improving bicycle safety and promoting helmet use among riders of all ages statewide.
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Downtown Kinston Revitalization and The Proof Kinston are collaborating to bring a new summer concert series to Herritage Street in downtown Kinston.
On April 21, 2026, Detectives with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit were conducting proactive patrol in the La Grange area when they observed a vehicle swerving outside of its lane of travel. Detectives initiated a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, identified as Dupree Turner, 39, of Fayetteville, North Carolina.
The Lenoir County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Monday to approve a $15,000 reimbursement-based contribution for the local America 250 committee.
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