TRENTON — The Jones County Board of Commissioners approved the county’s fiscal year 2026-27 budget ordinance and fee schedule during its June 15 regular meeting.
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Jones County opens inclusive playground in Trenton
JONES COUNTY — Jones County officials, community partners and families gathered Monday morning to celebrate the opening of a new accessible playground in Trenton, marking what local leaders described as a major step forward for recreation and inclusion in the county.
UNC Rural visits Jones County for community conversation
TRENTON — Community leaders, elected officials and residents gathered Wednesday at the Sen. Harry Brown Center at Jones Senior High School for a discussion focused on Jones County’s needs, strengths and future partnerships.
Charters of Freedom unveiled at Jones County Civic Center
A new Charters of Freedom setting has been unveiled at the Jones County Civic Center, bringing replicas of the United States' founding documents to the local community. The installation, a project of the nonprofit Foundation Forward, Inc., features replicas of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.
Public Notice: Jones County Advertisement for Bids - Trenton EMS/EOC
Separate sealed BIDS for the construction of JONES COUNTY TRENTON EMS/EOC: CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW EMS STATION. RENOVATION OF CURRENT EMS INTO AN EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER will be received by RUSSELL PEARLMAN, AIA: THE WOOTEN COMPANY at the office of JONES COUNTY, NC: 110 S. MARKET STREET TRENTON, NC 28585 before 1:00 PM EDT; WED. APRIL 24, 2024, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud.
LCC Student Receives LCC Arts & Sciences Department Laptop Award
Lenoir Community College student Ashley Rodriguez of Trenton was selected as the recipient of the Arts and Sciences Department Laptop Award. A Career and College Promise student, she holds a 4.0 grade point average at LCC.
Jones County road scheduled to close for pipe replacement
A local road in Jones County will close for about two weeks while N.C. Department of Transportation crews replace a pipe.
Jones County schools take the ‘NC First in FAFSA’ challenge to send more students to college
Jones County Schools have officially accepted North Carolina’s First in FAFSA Challenge to help send more local high school seniors to college. Jones Senior High School is competing against hundreds of other high schools across the state to increase their FAFSA completion rates.
Structural failure of hog lagoon in Trenton
There was a structural failure of a hog lagoon at DC Mills Farm in Trenton last week that released approximately one million gallons of animal waste. The farm owners have worked hard to be sure the repairs they made are holding. They spent Christmas morning about the lagoon failures’ impacts instead of opening presents with their four daughters. “The full extent of the environmental impact for this spill is still under investigation,” said Robert Johnson, Public Information Officer Division of Energy, Mineral, & Land Resources.
LCC Names head baseball coach
Gary L. Smith of Trenton has been named Lenoir Community College’s head baseball coach for the 2020-2021 season.
Trenton to receive $995,000 in disaster relief funding
“North Carolina’s communities need strong, resilient water infrastructure to support economic development,” said Governor Cooper. “This funding provides water and wastewater improvements essential for clean water, public health and a brighter economic future.” Trenton’s Disaster Relief will fully fund the 2020 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations Building relocation.
Trenton native advances to second round of NBC’s The Titan Games
Teacher and coach Will Sutton, a native of Trenton, will appear on NBC’s sports competition reality show The Titan Games for a second time on Monday, July 20 at 8 p.m.
Trenton native to compete in NBC's The Titan Games
If you’ve driven around Trenton lately, you might have seen the “Go Will!” signs posted around the town. Trenton native Will Sutton will be representing the town in NBC’s The Titan Games, which airs at 8 p.m. on Monday, July 13.
Jones County to host COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing
Jones County Health Department is pleased to announce that it will be partnering with StarMed Healthcare to host a COVID-19 drive-thru testing event this Thursday, June 4, 2020 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Jones County Civic Center, which is located at 832 Hwy 58 South, Trenton, NC. Any county resident wanting to be tested at the event must complete a virtual health screening prior to receiving a COVID-19 test.
Jones County to host COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing
Jones County Health Department is pleased to announce that it will be partnering with StarMed Healthcare to host a COVID-19 drive-thru testing event this Thursday, June 4, 2020 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Jones County Civic Center, which is located at 832 Hwy 58 South, Trenton, NC. Any county resident wanting to be tested at the event must complete a virtual health screening prior to receiving a COVID-19 test.
Jones County surprises nursing home and medical center staff to show appreciation
Volunteer fire departments from around Jones County, the Jones County Sheriff’s Office, the Maysville Police Department and local officials participated in a surprise staff appreciation for Carolina East Internal Medicine and Brook Stone Living Center nursing home.
Economic turmoil results in lower gases prices locally
As the DOW and oil stocks tumble today due to oil concerns and Wall Street’s reaction to COVID-19, local gas prices have fallen. As of 3:09 p.m. here are gas prices according to GasBuddy.com in Lenoir, Greene and Jones Counties.
NWS calling for approximately 4" of snow
At 4:02 Thursday morning, the National Weather Service in Morehead City increased the snowfall totals for much of our coverage area. Kinston and Snow Hill are expected to receive approximately 4” while Trenton is expecting 3”. There’s a 10% chance for 5-6” of snow.
Jones County Heritage Festival returns
The Jones County Heritage Festival is in full swing today with fun, food and music at the Jones County Fairgrounds and the Brock Mill House. After being canceled last year due to Hurricane Florence, the event marks its ninth year, since being created a decade ago, with a two-day event celebrating their rural heritage and community pride.
Bender, Paige Jr. hired to key positions in Jones County
Board of Commissioners add two positions back into the county budget this year.