Applications are now open to organizations statewide to receive free bicycle helmets from the N.C. Department of Transportation, part of an annual effort to promote safe bicycling and reduce head injuries among children.
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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!
Black History Month series highlights Adkin High School walkout
The Community Council for the Arts will host a Black History Month program centered on the Adkin High School Walkout, a pivotal local civil rights action that predated the March on Washington and school desegregation.
Kinston police report multiple arrests following drug investigation, stabbing and break-in
The Kinston Police Department reported multiple arrests over several days following a drug investigation and separate violent and property crime incidents. On Jan. 30, officers concluded a three-month investigation into cocaine distribution, resulting in the arrests of two men and the seizure of drugs, firearms and cash at two locations. That same day, police arrested a 23-year-old woman in connection with a stabbing reported in the Mitchell Wooten area. On Feb. 1, officers also arrested a former Little Caesars employee accused of breaking into the business on two occasions and selling pizzas for personal profit.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Mallory Sinclair was named to the Champlain College Online Fall 2025 Dean's List.
Mallory Sinclair of Deep Run, NC, was named to the Champlain College Online Dean's List for the Fall 2025 semester.
LCC Veterinary Assistant Student Earns National TVMA Certification While Still in High School
At just 18 years old, Logan Johnston of Chocowinity, North Carolina, is already building a strong foundation for his future in veterinary medicine. A senior at Southside High School and a dual-enrolled student at Beaufort Community College, Logan recently reached another major milestone: passing the Texas Veterinary Medical Association certification exam after completing Lenoir Community College’s Veterinary Assistant Program.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Mayor Moore issues modified State of Emergency
Mayor Kareem Moore has issued a modified Declaration of a State of Emergency for the City of Kinston that includes limited restrictions and prohibitions, including an overnight curfew.
Pink Hill declares State of Emergency ahead of significant winter storm
Pink Hill declares State of Emergency ahead of significant winter storm
Jones County declares State of Emergency, enacts curfew ahead of winter storm
Proclamation of State of Emergency by the Chairman of the Jones County Board of Commissioners
KPD: Five Located in West Washington Avenue Drug Raid, Four Charged
On January 29, 2026, at approximately 6:43 p.m., members of the Kinston Police Department’s Violent Crime Action Team (VCAT) conducted an investigation into suspected criminal activity following concerns reported by community members.
NWS: Eastern NC under a winter storm warning
Winter Storm Watches have been upgraded to Winter Storm Warnings for all of eastern NC with the potential for significant accumulating snow.
Town of La Grange declares State of Emergency, enacts curfew ahead of significant winter storm
𝗟𝗮 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲, 𝗡𝗖 —On behalf of the Town of La Grange and Mayor Bobby Wooten, this notice formally advises that the Town of La Grange has declared a State of Emergency, effective 7:00 a.m. Friday, January 30, 2026, in response to a significant winter storm forecasted to impact eastern North Carolina. This State of Emergency shall remain in effect until modified or rescinded.
Evelyn Dove Coleman: Verna Mae Chapman Was Regal
Majestic, dignified, splendid. These are words that described Mrs. Verna Mae Chapman of Grifton, North Carolina. When her daughter Jean Hill told me that her mother's health was frail, I began remembering her from decades ago. I met her daughters in the first grade at Savannah High School. Jean and Faye were to later become majorettes under Ms. Kathryn Jones. They were already well-poised for the job because of their mother.
Lauren Ellis Selected to Lead Existing Industry Efforts in Greene and Lenoir Counties
The NC Global TransPark Economic Development Region is proud to announce the addition of Lauren Ellis as the new Greene and Lenoir County Existing Industry Director.
NWS: The potential for significant accumulating snow expected
Winter Storm Watches remain in effect for all of eastern NC with the potential for significant accumulating snow.
Mayor Moore issues an emergency declaration and curfew for Kinston residents
Due to the inclement weather system heading our way, Mayor Moore has issued a new Declaration of a State of Emergency, which includes a curfew.
NWS: Eastern NC under Winter Storm Watch, potential for significant accumulating snow
Winter Storm Watches have been issued for eastern NC with the potential for significant accumulating snow.
Songs for a New World
Lenoir Community College Performing Arts invites audiences to experience Songs for a New World, a one-weekend-only production that is both intimate and deeply affecting. Written by Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown, this contemporary song cycle features a series of vivid musical vignettes that capture the moments when everything can change—when a choice must be made and a new chapter begins.