A tense exchange between Felicia Solomon, Chris Suggs, and Don Hardy defined the final Kinston City Council meeting before the swearing-in of Kareem Moore, Les Lipford and Sammy Aiken, following the certification of the municipal election results.
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Lenoir County Sex Offender Arrested for Registration Violations
On Saturday, January 3rd, a Lenoir County man was arrested for failing to comply with sex offender registration requirements under North Carolina law.
Lenoir County Sex Offender Arrested for Registration Violations
On Saturday, January 3rd, a registered sex offender was arrested in New Hanover County for failing to report a change of address, as required by law.
flyExclusive confirms limited employee relocation to Raleigh
flyExclusive has confirmed that it plans to relocate fewer than 100 employees from Kinston to Raleigh over the next six months.
La Grange Awarded $950,000 Grant for Neighborhood Revitalization Efforts
Raleigh, N.C. - The North Carolina Department of Commerce recently awarded grants to eight local governments to support housing and public improvements for low- and moderate-income North Carolinians. The grants, totaling more than $12 million, were awarded from the department’s Community Development Block Grant – Neighborhood Revitalization (CDBG-NR) program.
Election certification and swearing-in status ahead of Jan. 6 meeting
The North Carolina State Board of Elections has certified Kareem Moore as mayor, Les Lipford and Sammy Aiken as members of the Kinston City Council.
Holiday Enforcement Operation in Lenoir County Leads to 88 Charges, Multiple Arrests
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office Governor’s Highway Safety Program Crash Reduction Team hosted an operation on the Western Side of Lenoir County Saturday, January 3, 2026 as the annual GHSP Holiday ‘Booze It & Lose It’ Campaign came to an end.
Kinston to accept $65,000 grant for bike and pedestrian planning
The Kinston City Council will consider accepting a $65,000 multimodal planning grant from the North Carolina Department of Transportation to update the city’s bicycle and pedestrian network plan.
Kinston native names to Dean's list
Christopher Taulbee of Kinston (28504) has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's Fall 2025 Dean's List. The fall terms run from September to December.
Lenoir County settles administration building lawsuit using insurance funds, officials say
The Lenoir County Board of Commissioners on Jan. 5 approved a budget ordinance amendment related to the settlement of a lawsuit stemming from the renovation of the county administration building, with county officials repeatedly emphasizing that taxpayer dollars were not used.
NC State Board of Elections formally certifies Kareem Moore as Kinston Mayor
The North Carolina State Board of Elections has formally certified Kareem Moore as the duly elected mayor.
Lenoir County commissioners approve economic development financing, DSS legal funding and insurance-funded settlement
The Lenoir County Board of Commissioners opened its first meeting of 2026 on Jan. 5 by honoring the late Commissioner Roland Best before approving a series of economic development, budget, and administrative actions, including financing for a new industrial shell building and additional legal support for the Department of Social Services.
Man Arrested During Disturbance and Assault on Officer
On January 4, 2026, officers with the Kinston Police Department’s C-Squad responded to a disturbance in the 100 block of N. Trianon Street.
Kinston man charged twice in two days in indecent exposure case
On January 2, 2026, at approximately 7:08 a.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department’s C-Squad responded to a residence on Hardee Road in reference to a report of indecent exposure.
Greene County considers increases to EMS service fees
The Greene County Board of Commissioners will consider approving adjustments to emergency medical services fees following a recommendation from the county’s billing provider during their Jan. 5 meeting.
Jones County to review Trenton EMS contract agreement
The Jones County Board of Commissioners will consider approval of a contract agreement involving Trenton Emergency Medical Services.
Council to hear rezoning request for Towerhill Road property
A rezoning request for a property at 519 Towerhill Road will go before the Kinston City Council during a public hearing Tuesday.
G.I. Joe’s Veteran Museum: Veteran’s end of year message
As we close out 2025, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to our local veterans as well as the veterans of G.I. Joe’s and your families.
Commissioners to hear audit results for Greene County’s 2025 fiscal year
Greene County commissioners will receive the county’s fiscal year 2025 audit during their Jan. 5 meeting.
Commissioners to consider amendment to economic development agreement
Jones County commissioners will review a proposed amendment to an existing economic development agreement during their Jan. 5 meeting.