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Neuse Regional Libraries are excited to announce that they were recently recognized with two 2024 North Carolina Public Library Directors Association (NCPLDA) Awards. At the April 3 ceremony, Director Melanie Morgan and Neuse Regional Libraries staff were recognized for a Literacy Award for digital literacy outreach at the Friends of the Homeless Shelter and Facility Recognition for the Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library’s new Multi-Sensory Environment.
Yesterday, I learned on social media that several felony charges against Michael Jamaal Thompson had been dismissed. I immediately took it upon my myself to look into this matter.
Snow Hill - Greene County Schools is proud to announce the 2025 Teachers of the Year, a group of outstanding educators whose dedication, passion, and resilience have left lasting impacts on their students and schools.
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to welcome a new member to its team. K9 “Fuse” and his handler, Dep. Ackery Harrelson, have started the six-week K9 handler’s course at Southern Police Canine Inc. in Nash County.
Recent updates posted on social media by the Kinston Police Department.
Lenoir County Public Schools (LCPS) is among four North Carolina school districts affected by a federal decision to terminate access to unspent COVID-19 relief funds, disrupting planned infrastructure projects and prompting concerns over financial impacts.
Pearson Park will once again come alive with the sound of praise and fellowship as the Spirit of Lenoir Christian Music Festival returns for its second year on Saturday, April 12, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
A cornerstone of downtown Kinston’s small business community has entered a new chapter. Rick Bostic, owner of Bostic Construction and Demolition, Inc., has purchased the Kinston Enterprise Center with plans to not only move his company’s headquarters into the building, but also maintain its availability to local startups and small businesses looking for affordable office space.
The following new businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
On behalf of the Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Lenoir County, we are excited to invite you to our Annual Spring Plant Sale on Saturday, April 12th from 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. The greenhouse is flourishing as the plants continue to grow, and we can't wait to share the bounty with you!
The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
The automotive training program at Lenoir Community College in Kinston, NC, has achieved a major milestone by receiving ASE Training Program accreditation from the ASE Education Foundation. The program has been accredited in Master Automobile Service Technology, reflecting the highest level of automotive training excellence.
On February 11, 2025, the Kinston Police Department's representative for the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), appeared before a Federal Grand Jury and Dontrieves Hooker was indicted for Possession of Ammunition by a Convicted Felon. This charge comes as a result of his involvement in the shooting incident that took place on February 3, 2024, outside of Jay’s Place Night Club.
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.
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!
RALEIGH – Robert Thomas of Pollocksville plans to buy a home after a $10 scratch-off turned into a $1 million top prize.
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.
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.
