The Kinston City Council will meet on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at their regular meeting time of 5:30 pm. The City Council meets on the first Monday of each month (except holidays). Click here to download Tuesday’s agenda.
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Section of Lenoir County road to close for culvert replacement
A Lenoir County road is expected to be closed for several months while a N.C. Department of Transportation contractor replaces a culvert.
Lenoir County Board of Commissioners Meeting on Monday
The County Commissioners will meet on Monday, January 4, 2021, at the Cooperative Extension in Kinston. Please click here to access a copy of Monday’s Agenda.
Farmer's market update for January 2, 2020
To say the least, 2020 has been an unusual year. Despite all the new entrances and exits, rules and guidelines, our market has managed to survive for our farmers and craftsmen without catastrophe
Wednesday night shooting in Deep Run
DEEP RUN — The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office is reporting a resident of the county was shot late Wednesday afternoon.
A Christmas feast for the animals at Lenoir County SPCA
The animals at the Lenoir County SPCA enjoyed a Christmas dinner of chicken, sweet potatoes and green beans and were treated to a toy as a present. Each year the members of the Lenoir County SPCA board, staff, and volunteers get together on Christmas day to be there for the animals who do not yet have a home.
ICYMI: Executive Order Allows for To-Go or Delivery Sales for Mixed Beverages
RALEIGH: Earlier this month Governor Roy Cooper signed an Executive Order authorizing the North Carolina ABC Commission to permit the delivery or carry-out of mixed beverages as an alternative to on-site consumption. This Order is effective December 21, 2020 at 5:00 pm through January 31, 2021.
An update on Kinston Businesses that opened in 2020
While many businesses struggled to open during a pandemic, these local businesses opened in Kinston and continue to thrive with the support of the community.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were registered with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
City of Kinston building permits
The following building permits were issued in the City of Kinston:
Lenoir County marriages
The following marriages were verified by the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were registered with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
NWS continues Severe Weather Outlook
The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City continues to anticipate a strong cold front, which will affect the region later today (Christmas Eve) into Christmas Day. The main impacts continue to be severe weather in the form of damaging wind gusts and tornadoes, minor to moderate coastal flooding, and strong gradient winds with the potential for power outages.
Lenoir County births
Birth certificate records obtained from the Lenoir County Register of Deeds database list the mother's maiden name. In some cases only one parent is listed:
Dear Santa Letters with BJ Murphy and Brandon Potter
Join BJ Murphy and Brandon Potter as they read a handful of "Dear Santa" letters from kids. They also help answer the question, "Have I been a good girl or boy?" And, don't worry, our team will make sure Santa Claus has these letters in time for Christmas. #merrychristmas #happyholidays
A Queen Street Christmas 2020 on YouTube
"A Queen Street Christmas" has been a favorite event for many in Lenoir County and the surrounding area for 18 years. To prevent the loss of another event this season, members of Queen Street United Methodist Church worked tirelessly to create a virtual event to share for the Christmas season. While the experience of this presentation in person cannot be replaced, it is their hope that this concert will bring joy to the hearts of those who "attend". Premieres Wednesday, December 23 at 6:00 pm on YouTube.
Governor Cooper grants Santa an exemption from Modified Stay at Home Order
Today, Governor Roy Cooper shared an important COVID-19 update for Christmas. Santa Claus is exempt from the Modified Stay at Home Order and will be able to carry out his delivery duties on Christmas Eve.
Governor Cooper announces $30 million to expand internet access in rural areas
Nearly $30 million will go to fund 18 broadband infrastructure projects with a goal of connecting 15,965 households and 703 businesses in rural North Carolina to high-speed internet, Governor Cooper announced Thursday. The grants are part of the 2020 Special Supplementary Round of the Growing Rural Economies with Access to Technology (GREAT) Grant program and will be distributed through the N.C. Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) Broadband Infrastructure Office (BIO).
Governor Cooper gives COVID-19 county alert update, calls on North Carolinians to stay vigilant this Holiday season
Today, Governor Roy Cooper and Secretary of North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Dr. Mandy Cohen shared updates on the COVID-19 County Alert System, warning that more than 90 percent of North Carolina counties are now designated as red or orange.
Strong cold front Christmas Eve, severe & coastal flooding threats
A strong cold front is expected to affect the region late Christmas Eve into Christmas Day with strong winds likely to produce coastal flooding, and possibly severe weather as well.