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LCC, Elizabeth City State University Sign Aviation Co-Admission Agreement
Lenoir Community College and Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) have strengthened their partnership to create a seamless pathway for students to advance from an Associate in Applied Science degree at LCC to a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Science at ECSU.
Drug Task Force Investigation Leads to Cocaine Trafficking Arrest
Detectives with the Kinston-Lenoir Drug Task Force initiated an investigation into 43-year-old Jesse Williams for his alleged involvement in the distribution of crack cocaine from a residence on the 500 block of Fields Street.
Brinson, Humphrey highlight aviation jobs and workforce needs at Legislative breakfast
Aviation expansion and expected retirements could create about 1,000 job openings across Lenoir and Craven counties over the next three to four years, state Sen. Bob Brinson said Wednesday during a legislative breakfast focused on preparing eastern North Carolina for growth.
NWS: Coastal low to bring strong winds, hazardous marine conditions through end of week
Starting today a coastal low will impact ENC and the nearby marine areas through the end of the week.
Lenoir commissioners back Woodington grant, approve campground with berm requirement
Lenoir County commissioners supported a $52 million grant application to replace Woodington Middle School, approved a campground with a protective berm requirement and raised county transit fares during their meeting Monday, Sept. 21.
Two Arrested, Firearms Recovered Following Foot Pursuit
On September 22, 2026, at approximately 9:37 p.m., Kinston Police Department C-Squad officers responded to a disturbance near Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Fields Street.
Distinguished Young Women of Lenoir County program scheduled for Saturday
The Distinguished Young Women of Lenoir County program proudly presents Campbell Price, Distinguished Young Woman of Lenoir County for 2026, in its annual program which will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, September 26, 2026 in the Performing Arts Center on the campus of Kinston High School. Price attends the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Campbell is the daughter of Neal and Jill Price.
Lenoir County commissioners, Kinston council to discuss Down East Bird Dawgs
The Lenoir County Board of Commissioners and Kinston City Council will hold a special joint meeting at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, to discuss matters related to the Down East Bird Dawgs.
Governor Stein Announces Jones County Judicial Appointments
Governor Josh Stein announced the following appointments to the District Court and Superior Court: Robert Gilmore to the Superior Court for Judicial District 5, serving Duplin, Jones, Onslow, and Sampson counties. Gilmore is filling the vacancy created after the Honorable Henry Stevens retired.
Perseverance and Support from LCC’s WIOA Program Help Pearson Achieve Dream of Becoming a Nurse
For Jazmyne Pearson, becoming a nurse was more than a career goal. It was a dream she pursued through years of hard work, personal challenges, and sacrifice, with the support of Lenoir Community College’s Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program helping her along the way.
NWS: Coastal low brings threat of moderate to strong winds
A coastal low that will impact ENC and the nearby marine areas mid to late week.
Greene school board clashes over performance and superintendent’s proposed training trip
Greene County school board members clashed Sept. 21 over student achievement, leadership accountability and whether Superintendent Rodney McNeill should travel to Argentina for training, with the discussion widening to concerns about race and election-year politics.
BJ Murphy: The AI-conomy disruption you're not ready for
Artificial intelligence is not coming. It is here, and most of us are still thinking too small about what that means or are so afraid of its potentially negative consequences that we fail to move at all.
Drug Task Force Investigation Leads to Search Warrant and Arrest
The Kinston-Lenoir Drug Task Force identified a pattern of organized criminal activity involving a residence in the 300 block of Lenoir Street in La Grange. As a result of the investigation, detectives obtained a search warrant for the residence.
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest
On September 19, 2026, KPD’s B-Squad conducted a traffic stop on E. New Bern Road. The vehicle was being operated by 59-year-old Loyd Whitley.
Snow Hill Primary Terrific Kid awards
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!
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Brinson appointed to Senate property tax reform committee
State Sen. Bob Brinson has been appointed to a new Senate committee tasked with examining North Carolina’s property tax system and considering proposals intended to provide long-term relief to property owners.
Lions Industries for the Blind to Host Deaf Awareness Celebration in Kinston
Lions Industries for the Blind will host a Deaf Awareness Celebration on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 4126 Berkeley Avenue in Kinston as part of Deaf Awareness Month.