A local organization is hosting its inaugural hurricane preparedness meeting at LCC.
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Lenoir commissioners approve contract for courthouse repairs
Commissioners met Monday and approved a contract for courthouse repairs, among other business.
NL student takes part in national medicine forum
Anna Rouse joined outstanding high school students from across the nation to take part in a unique academic and career oriented development experience.
LCPS schedules school orientations for Aug. 20-22
The 16 elementary, middle and high schools operating on LCPS’s traditional calendar will hold orientation activities for students Aug. 20, 21 and 22.
Kinston Teens to hold fifth annual event
Kinston Teens will hold its annual Youth Summit from Thursday through Sunday.
El Tequila under new management in Kinston
Under new management, El Tequila has opened up on New Bern Road next to Tractor Supply in Kinston.
Kinston Public Services announces smoke testing
On Monday and Tuesday, City of Kinston employees will be performing smoke testing of their sanitary sewer system.
Farmer's market update for 07/13/2019
We are at the height of our summer vegetable season and boy, are these vegetables delicious. Sweet corn in white, bi-color and yellow is everywhere and is super delicious. You can buy it shucked or unshucked! And butter beans are a little scarce, but Bruce has some shelled but it's just been too hot. Get your pink-eye peas and they are already shelled.
Vivian Howard announces new PBS show for next year
Vivian Howard announced a new PBS tv series, slated to air next year, on Friday.
Seven Springs Volunteer Fire Department officially opens Friday
Friday marked the dedication ceremony for the Seven Springs Volunteer Fire Department’s new location, located on N.C. 55, across the street form Maynard’s Night Club, a place where the department operated after its initial location — found on Main Street — was flooded from Hurricane Florence.
Increased parking capacity on North Queen Street
Portions of North Queen Street changing from parallel to diagonal parking.
Community Partners in Jones County prepare for weather related events.
The Filling Station served Jones County during the aftermath of Hurricane Florence.
Flags to half-staff in honor of former clerk of court, county commissioner
Flags at the Lenoir County Courthouse will fly at half-staff in honor of former clerk of court and county commissioner Claude Davis.
American Heart Association Award recognizes UNC Lenoir Health Care commitment to quality stroke care
UNC Lenoir Health Care has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award.
Lenoir County Sheriff's Office: Arrest for attempted murder
An arrest was made in a July 6 attempted murder.
Lenoir County Sheriff's Office: Murder investigation arrest
An arrest was made in the April death of a child.
Fire damages Kinston apartment Tuesday morning
A 911 call about a fire at the Kinston Village apartment complex came in around 9:40 a.m.
School board approves new principal for Southwood
During its July meeting, the Lenoir County Board of Education approved some personnel changes.
Help local businesses, community by shopping local
Independent Retailer Month encourages folks to shop locally.
Single-car accident on Friday led to manhunt, temporary closure of Hill Farm Road
After flipping his car into a ditch on Friday evening, a driver ran from the scene of the accident, leading to a manhunt.