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On March 19, 2026, deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office responded to 3150 Kelly Road in Kinston in reference to the felony larceny of an enclosed trailer. On April 7, 2026, deputies were again dispatched to the same location in reference to the larceny of a motor vehicle.
As a member of the Lenoir County Public Health Department, you can make an impact! The Health Department is seeking candidates for a Public Health Nurse Supervisor.
The Farmer’s Market is open between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm on Tuesday and Saturday.
The Kinston City Council on Tuesday approved an electric division tree trimming contract, authorized the next step toward purchasing a new fire engine, and approved a fireworks discharge permit for an April 25 event at Grainger Stadium.
The Lenoir County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers are expanding their annual plant sale this year with an added Friday evening sale ahead of the group’s traditional Saturday event.
The Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce’s latest “The Good Stuff” newsletter features a packed lineup of spring events, including youth livestock competitions, community fundraisers, classes, festivals and business activities happening across Lenoir County in April and May.
Get ready for a day of friendly competition, big energy, and community fun—Lenoir County Young Professionals will host a community kickball tournament on April 25 at Fairfield Park at 10:30 AM, inviting local businesses, organizations, and community members to step onto the field for an unforgettable day of connection and competition.
Two industrial sites in North Carolina received funding this month from the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina to help prepare the properties for future business investment.
On March 31, 2026, deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office arrested James Elijiah Lamar Cannon for failing to comply with sex offender registration requirements under North Carolina State Law.
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and North Carolina Guardian ad Litem Child Advocate Month, and North Carolina Guardian ad Litem Program 9th Judicial District is raising awareness of the need for more dedicated members of the community to step up and become Guardian ad Litem child advocate volunteers, and help end child abuse and neglect, through supporting children and their families.
Candidates work involves enforcing the Animal Control Ordinance and North Carolina State Law that pertains to rabies control, animal cruelty and vicious animals. Must be able to communicate effectively with citizens of the County and City regarding complaints concerning animal bites, strays, nuisances’ animals etc.
Lenoir County’s Sigma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma recognized outstanding beginning teachers in their third year of teaching in March with the Buzzing Bee BT Award.
How do cows and pigs contribute to medical care? What’s the recipe for photosynthesis? Why are green plants green? How do snakes hear? If you’re stumped, ask the 600 LCPS sixth graders that turned out to learn this week at Lenoir County’s first-ever Ag Day.
On March 17, 2026, Detectives with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit, in coordination with the Kinston Police Department VCAT Unit, were conducting proactive patrols in the area of Grifton Hugo Road. During patrol, detectives observed a white Ford Focus operating with a non-functioning driver-side headlight and initiated a traffic stop.
The Lenoir County Board of Education opened its March 9 meeting with debate over board procedure before shifting into a lengthy celebration of student and staff achievements across Lenoir County Public Schools.
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Johnston County woman following an investigation into an identity theft case involving a Lenoir County resident.
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a 46-year-old Lenoir County man following a joint narcotics investigation into the distribution of illegal controlled substances.
On Tuesday, March 10, at 6:30 p.m., the Lenoir County American Revolution Roundtable will feature a program on Francis Marion, known as the Swamp Fox
As our country marks its 250th year, I’ve been thinking about what truly brings communities together. For me, it always comes down to people — neighbors caring for neighbors. In my role as executive director for the Red Cross North Carolina Cape Fear Chapter, I get to see that kindness every day through our lifesaving mission, which has been part of our country’s fabric for more than half of those 250 years.
I’m speaking for the homeowners, the retirees on fixed incomes, and the working families of Kinston who are struggling under the weight of our current property taxes.
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