On March 31, 2025, officers from the Kinston Police Department’s B and D Squads responded to the 500 block of E. Shine Street following reports of individuals walking in the area wearing masks and carrying firearms.
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Broadway Unleashed to Take the Stage for One Night Only
Lenoir Community College invites the community to an evening of music and magic at Broadway Unleashed, a one-night-only musical extravaganza on Friday, April 11 at 7:00 PM. Talented performers from across the area will take the stage to bring your favorite Broadway hits to life!
Jones County man will buy a house with $1 million scratch-off win
RALEIGH – Robert Thomas of Pollocksville plans to buy a home after a $10 scratch-off turned into a $1 million top prize.
Kristy Kelly: Go hard for your own backyard
What should have been an exciting announcement about Kinston rising to the occasion and becoming a finalist for the 2025 All-American City Award turned into a gathering of the Out-of-Towner-Hater Club—egged on by people too disillusioned to see what’s in front of them.
Humphrey pushes for revenue-neutral tax mandate after property revaluation shock in Lenoir County
Following sharp increases in property values in Lenoir County, Rep. Chris Humphrey (R-Lenoir) is backing new legislation that would require local governments to adopt revenue-neutral tax rates in years when property revaluations occur.
Amazon donates essential products to KCHC
Amazon shows support for our community. The Kinston Community Health Center is pleased to report a donation from Amazon representative, Rocio Aguilar-Sanchez. Amazon generously donated essential products, consisting of diapers, baby wipes, and feminine products on March 19, 2025.
School bus drivers navigate tricky course as LCPS renews its Road-e-o competition
A teacher from Pink Hill Elementary took his fellow bus drivers to school Tuesday, walking away with the win in the 2025 edition of the LCPS Road-e-o.
Lenoir County Early College Senior earns prestigious scholarships, commits to returning as educator
Zacchaeus Jones, a senior at Lenoir County Early College High School (LCECHS), is preparing to graduate this spring with not only a diploma, but a future secured by multiple prestigious scholarships and a plan to return to his community as an educator.
Back in the big leagues? Kinston competes again for All-America City crown
The City of Kinston has been selected as one of 20 finalists for the 2025 All-America City Award, a prestigious national honor presented annually by the National Civic League. The award recognizes communities across the country for outstanding civic innovation, community collaboration, and efforts to build inclusive, sustainable futures.
Greenville man arrested after endangering children, fleeing with loaded rifle
A Greenville man was arrested early this morning by Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office deputies after putting his two minor children in danger by driving recklessly and by returning to the scene of a disturbance with a loaded rifle.
Local attorney chosen to fill Judge Beth Heath's District Court seat
(RALEIGH) Governor Josh Stein announced the following judicial appointments: Sonya Davis to the District Court for Judicial District 9, serving Greene, Lenoir, and Wayne Counties. Davis is filling the vacancy created after Judge Beth Heath retired.
Event: Walk 4 Life on April 12
Join us for the Walk 4 Life on April 12 at Lenoir Community College! This fun, family-friendly event supports local women and families by providing essential resources like parenting education, pregnancy support, and baby supplies.
Update: Lonneil Cordarius Mason released from hospital, booked in Lenoir County Jail on attempted murder charges
This is an update for Lonneil Cordarius Mason, 34, who allegedly shot into three Amazon vans and then drove the wrong way on N.C. 11, causing a head-on collision that injured two women.
Beaufort County felon arrested in Lenoir County for firearm possession
A convicted Beaufort County felon was arrested Friday by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office for being in possession of a firearm.
Two Greene County men arrested in Kinston; three guns and drugs seized
A quick response by the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office led to the arrest of two individuals and the seizure of three firearms on Thursday.
La Grange man held on $1 million bond for alleged drug distribution in fatal overdose
A La Grange man is in jail under a $1 million secured bond after allegedly providing drugs to a 28-year-old man who overdosed and died Thursday morning.
UNC Health Lenoir Celebrates Doctor’s Day 2025
UNC Health Lenoir honors community physicians annually on March 30, National Doctor’s Day. This celebration recognizes the contributions physicians make every day to the health and welfare of our community with an annual breakfast and recognition of milestones achieved through service to patients and families.
Mike Parker: The Outer Banks ‘Paul Revere’
As we come to the close of Women’s History Month, I want to share the Outer Banks story of a midnight ride that came just a few months after Paul Revere’s ride to warn the patriots that the British were coming.
Lenoir County building permits
The following building permits were issued in Lenoir County:
Snow Hill Primary "Terrific Kid" awards
Snow Hill Primary gives out a weekly award called "Terrific Kid" awards. Each teacher at SHP chooses a student who has been responsible, shows great character, or has reached a personal goal. On Fridays, these students are presented with an award and are congratulated for their hard work. Below are Snow Hill Primary's last Terrific Kid Awards!