The Neuse Quilters Guild donated 46 quilts to the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office and 50 placemats to Tanglewood Church’s meal program for seniors and people who are homebound during an Oct. 7 presentation at the Arts Council.
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KPD Investigating Shooting Involving Two Juveniles
On October 7, 2026, at approximately 10:02 p.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department responded to a residence on the 1500 block of Charlotte Avenue regarding a reported gunshot wound.
DKR elects Stephen Hill chair, adopts transition plan after city eliminates director position
Downtown Kinston Revitalization’s board elected Stephen Hill chair and adopted a working transition plan Oct. 7 as the nonprofit prepares to hire its own director following Kinston’s decision to eliminate the city-employed position.
Suicide Suspected in Death at Greene Correctional Institution
Maury, N.C. — Jesse Espinoza (#1432031) died Monday at Greene Correctional Institution in an apparent suicide.
Kinston council approves Airport Road expansion, holds recreation budget reduction
Kinston City Council approved a special use permit for an Airport Road commercial development, selected a consultant for a $350,000 street safety planning project and postponed a proposed recreation funding reduction during its Oct. 6 meeting.
Lenoir County births
The following birth certificates were issued in Lenoir County:
UNC Health Lenoir Invites Community to “Walk with a Doc”
UNC Health Lenoir is encouraging community members to take a step toward better health by joining “Walk with a Doc,” a free monthly program that brings community members together with local physicians and healthcare professionals for conversation, health education and physical activity.
Work to begin at former Farmers Oil Company property in Walstonburg
Contractors are expected to begin clearing portions of the former Farmers Oil Company property and demolishing two older warehouses this week, according to Greene County officials.
Lenoir County school board reviews intervention results, construction updates
Lenoir County school leaders reported gains among students receiving extra academic support and progress on the new E.B. Frink Middle School during the Board of Education's Oct. 5 meeting.
Greene County commissioners select school financing, approve revaluation firm
Greene County commissioners selected an 18-year financing option for approximately $14 million in school project funding and approved a firm for the county's 2029 property revaluation during their Oct. 5 meeting.
Jones County commissioners approve grant application, update development rules
Jones County commissioners approved an application seeking about $5 million for housing improvements and a recreation facility, adopted changes to development regulations and called for stronger state action on road maintenance during their Oct. 5 meeting.
Two taken into custody after Jones County shooting leaves one hospitalized
Two people were taken into custody after a shooting in Jones County left a man hospitalized with an arm wound, according to Sheriff Matthew Wineman.
Lenoir commissioners hear deputies’ recovery update, approve $5 million grant application
Two Lenoir County deputies wounded in a shooting Friday were home recovering after surgery, Sheriff Jackie Rogers told county commissioners Monday as the board opened its Oct. 5 meeting.
Kinston mother charged after child found on Highway 70 twice in one day
On October 5, 2026, at approximately 3:10 a.m., Kinston Police Department D-Squad officers responded to the 4700 block of Highway 70 West after a truck driver located a 6-year-old child walking in the area.
Kinston’s National Night Out brings community and first responders together
Kinston residents and city employees gathered for National Night Out, bringing the community together with police officers and firefighters to strengthen relationships.
Holloway cheerleaders give back with donations to homeless shelter
The Holloway Vikings cheerleaders put a lesson in community service into action, donating more than 100 rolls of paper towels and more than 100 rolls of bathroom tissue to the Friends of the Homeless Shelter.
Kinston council to consider paving changes, recreation budget reduction
Kinston City Council will consider removing two streets from its current paving project and reducing the budget for maintaining county recreation sites by $102,660 when it meets Tuesday, Oct. 6.
Kinston police investigate shooting at St. Johns Village Apartments
On October 3, 2026, the Kinston Police Department responded to a residence on the 900 block of E. Highland Avenue (St. Johns Village Apartments) regarding a report of a gunshot victim.
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: