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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.
Lenoir County Commissioner Roland Best Jr., a longtime public servant and respected community leader, died Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. He was 74.
The Lenoir County Board of Commissioners on Monday approved the county’s Fiscal Year 2025–2026 operating and capital budget following a brief public hearing during which no residents spoke. The approved budget includes an increase of more than $3,000,000 in Ad Valorem tax revenues.
Sammy Aiken, a candidate for Lenoir County Commissioner, is drawing from a lifetime of service and a deep commitment to community involvement as he campaigns for the upcoming 2024 election.
Lenoir County Commissioner Eric Rouse will be flying his private plane from Kinston to Asheville Wednesday morning with essential supplies as part of the Operation Airdrop-Hurricane Helene relief effort.
Sammy Aiken, a retired Navy veteran with a wealth of community service experience, is vying for one of two At Large Lenoir County Commission seats, aiming to enhance services and the overall quality of life for county residents. With twelve years of service on the Kinston City Council under his belt, Aiken believes his background in government affairs positions him as a valuable candidate for the commission.
The search for a new county manager was one of the things discussed at this week’s Lenoir County Commissioner meeting.
