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Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
La Grange council approves withdrawal from Eastern Carolina Council
The La Grange Town Council voted unanimously Monday night to withdraw from membership in the Eastern Carolina Council, citing concerns about the organization’s financial condition, management problems and its ability to effectively serve member governments. The withdrawal will take effect July 1, 2026.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: The bright flavor of lemon
Bright, lemony sweets and desserts are the perfect way top off a Spring meal. I love all things flavored with lemon. Here is a collection of sweet, tangy recipes that is sure to please your family and friends! Warning, these recipes are not low calorie or diet approved, so enjoy in small but delicious amounts!
Veteran Column: G.I. Joe’s Vietnam War Veterans sat down at the LCCOA Senior Center
On March 19th, the G.I. Joe’s Vietnam War Veterans sat down at the LCCOA Senior Center as they provided them with the long-overdue "welcome home". These kinds of community gestures, gift bags, the salutes, and especially the hugs that the veterans received that day meant the world to those who didn't receive that kind of recognition decades ago.
La Grange council approves donation strategy for deteriorating downtown building
The La Grange Town Council voted 4-1 Monday night to move forward with a voluntary parcel donation strategy for a deteriorating downtown building at 104 S. Caswell St. and 101 and 103 W. Railroad St., a prominent corner property that town officials say poses an ongoing public safety hazard. Mayor Pro Tem Larry Gladney was absent. Councilman Rouse cast the lone dissenting vote.
Global TransPark, Navy sign 10-year deal expected to bring 400 jobs to Kinston area
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Stein announced that the N.C. Global TransPark, a 2,500-acre multimodal industrial park in Kinston, and the U.S. Navy have signed a 10-year agreement that will bring more than 400 jobs to eastern North Carolina. The N.C. Global TransPark will support maintenance and aircraft overhaul for the U.S. Navy’s Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE), which provides fleet support to all branches of the U.S. Department of War.
Teens Lead Internship at the La Grange Public Library
As the school year comes to a close, the Teens Lead internship program is wrapping up after another successful year. While this was the first year the La Grange Public Library had a teen intern, the Neuse Regional Libraries have had multiple successful cohorts.
La Grange council approves $950,000 neighborhood revitalization grant agreement
The La Grange Town Council unanimously approved a $950,000 Community Development Block Grant Neighborhood Revitalization Program agreement Monday night and authorized the mayor to execute the grant agreement and funding approval document on behalf of the town.
South Lenoir FFA to hold plant sale during Coach Troy Eason field dedication
South Lenoir FFA will hold a pre-plant sale Friday, April 17, during the Coach Troy Eason baseball field dedication ceremony at South Lenoir High School.
LCPS releases third Nine Week Honor Roll and Principal’s List names
Lenoir County Public Schools is proud to recognize students who made their schools’ Principal’s List and Honor Roll in the third nine weeks of classes this school year. Congratulations to everyone who has been named!
Tryon Palace Fife and Drum Corps at the Library
Step back in time and celebrate America250 with a lively performance by the Tryon Palace Fife and Drum Corps Saturday, April 25 at 3:00 p.m. at the Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library.
EPIC Center’s Walk 4 Life and 5K Returns to Kinston April 18
The EPIC Center invites the community to come together for its annual Walk 4 Life & 5K on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 8:00 AM at Lenoir Community College in Kinston.
Missing 13-year-old killed in early morning roadway incident
Benson, who was described as autistic and nonverbal, had been reported missing from the Trenton area. She was last known to be approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall and 190 pounds.
Downeast Christian Music Festival returns to Pearson Park on April 18
The Down East Christian Music Festival will return to Pearson Park in Kinston on April 18, bringing an afternoon and evening of gospel and positive-message music to the city.
Neuse News Sports Expanding Coverage to Wayne County
Neuse News Sports is set to take its next step forward. After nearly five years of consistent, in-depth coverage across Lenoir, Greene, and Jones counties, the platform will officially expand into Wayne County, bringing the same athlete-first approach that has helped define its presence in Eastern North Carolina since August 2021.
Traffic Stop Leads to Methamphetamine Arrest
On April 11, 2026, C-Squad officers conducted a traffic stop on East Washington Avenue. The stop resulted in the arrest of the passenger, 43-year-old Brian Sawkiw of Pikeville, NC.
Kinston man charged with Death by Distribution following overdose investigation
On April 8, 2026, at approximately 8:30 a.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department responded to a residence in the 2400 block of Carey Road in reference to a reported fentanyl overdose. Upon arrival, officers located 28-year-old Andrea Grant unresponsive inside the residence. Emergency personnel began life-saving efforts, and Grant was airlifted to ECU Health, where she was placed on life support.
Kinston police investigate three separate weekend shootings
Kinston police are investigating three separate shootings reported between Saturday morning and early Sunday, with three people injured in incidents on Sloan Street, in St. John Village and on Georgetown Road. Authorities said all three cases remain under active investigation.
North Carolina's January Employment Figures Released
Raleigh, N.C. -— The state’s seasonally adjusted January 2026 unemployment rate was 3.8 percent, unchanged from December’s revised rate. The national rate decreased 0.1 of a percentage point to 4.3 percent.