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Lenoir County welcomes new Emergency Services Director ahead of hurricane season
With hurricane season approaching, Lenoir County’s new Emergency Services Director is already working to ensure the community is prepared.
Scammers target grieving families in new funeral home scheme, funeral director warns
Funeral-related scams are exploiting the grief and vulnerability of mourning families, according to Justin Smith, funeral director at Edwards Funeral Home. The scam, which has affected multiple North Carolina families in recent weeks, involves impostors posing as funeral directors and pressuring loved ones for last-minute payments ahead of services.
Lenoir Community College celebrates opening of new cosmetology lab
Lenoir Community College marked an exciting milestone on Friday, April 11, with the official opening of its second cosmetology lab on the college’s main campus in Kinston. Students, faculty, staff, and community members gathered to celebrate the continued growth of LCC’s cosmetology program.
Lenoir County Farmer's Market update for April 19, 2025
The Lenoir County Farmer's Market update for April 19, 2025. The Farmer's Market will be open on Tuesday and Saturday from 8:00 AM until 2:00 PM.
44th annual BBQ Fest on the Neuse aims to break Guinness World Record
Kinston’s biggest festival is taking on its biggest challenge yet: setting a Guinness World Record. While Friday, May 2nd’s entertainment is headlined by Nashville recording artist Runaway June, the 44th annual BBQ Fest on the Neuse will also attempt to break the world record for the most barbecue sandwiches sold in an eight-hour period on Saturday, May 3rd.
Help Wanted: Planning and Inspections Director
As a member of Planning and Inspections with Lenoir County Government, you can make a difference! Lenoir County Government is seeking candidates for a Planning and Inspections Director.
Kinston drug investigation results in arrests and seizures
On April 16, 2025, members of the Kinston Police Department’s SWAT Team and members of the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team executed three simultaneous search warrants at 404, 406, and 411 North Adkin Street, Kinston, N.C. The warrants were a result of a 3-month investigation into the illegal sale of crack cocaine from various individuals who occupied the properties.
Consistent Woodington team wins engineering challenge that puts a premium on problem solving
In a contest where tweaking can often tell the story, eighth-grade engineering students from Woodington Middle School stuck with the plan Wednesday in defending their title in the annual LCC STEM Challenge.
Team Up With Habitat
Habitat for Humanity of Goldsboro-Wayne is launching a special new volunteer series this week in Lenoir County called Team Up With Habitat. This volunteer series offers not only the opportunity to engage with Habitat to help build a new homes, but also for volunteers to engage with each other to build relationships and to begin building a stronger community.
‘Speed A Little. Lose A Lot’ Campaign Launches Statewide
RALEIGH – The N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) is reminding drivers that speeding has life-threatening consequences.
Greene County awarded $1.89 million to expand high-speed broadband to 637 unserved locations
Greene County has been awarded $1,892,976 through the State of North Carolina’s Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) Program to bring high-speed internet to 637 unserved homes and businesses. This important project is part of the County’s continued commitment to making sure every resident, no matter where they live, has access to reliable broadband service.
LCPS School Nutrition staff earn top state honors
Lenoir County Public Schools is proud to announce that two of its school nutrition professionals have received top honors from the North Carolina School Nutrition Association, marking a rare and outstanding achievement for the district.
The EPIC Center’s annual Walk 4 Life took place this past Saturday at Lenoir Community College. The event was a tremendous success, drawing together community members from across eastern North Carolina in support of life.
Kinston/Lenoir Community Chorus Highlights the Full Story Behind Handel’s Messiah
Each Christmas season, the Kinston/Lenoir Community Chorus brings the joy and reverence of the holiday to life with a cherished tradition: the performance of Part 1 of George Frideric Handel’s masterpiece, Messiah. Known for its stirring choruses and unforgettable melodies, Part 1 celebrates the prophecy and birth of Jesus Christ, making it a perfect fit for the Christmas season.
Three charged in breaking and entering at former Vernon Park Mall
The Kinston Police Department’s A Squad and C Squad have continued their investigation into this incident and have identified two additional suspects: Ricky Shadding Jr. (42, of Black Creek, NC) and Meaghan Reason (34, of Morganton, NC).
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Raleigh woman arrested after vehicle pursuit and crash in Kinston
On April 11, 2025, officers from the Kinston Police Department’s C-Squad attempted a traffic stop on Macon Street. The driver of the vehicle refused to stop and fled, initiating a pursuit. The chase ended when the driver crashed into a fence. She then fled on foot into nearby woods, taking an 8-year-old passenger with her.
La Grange man jailed without bond after stolen gun, drugs found during probation check
A La Grange man is in jail without bond after being in possession of a stolen firearm and drugs while on probation.
Tara Carroll named 2025-2026 Lenoir County Public Schools Teacher of the Year
In a heartwarming and inspirational evening that celebrated the very best of Lenoir County Public Schools, South Lenoir High School’s Tara Carroll was named the 2025-2026 LCPS Teacher of the Year during the district's annual banquet. The announcement capped a night filled with gratitude, celebration, and powerful stories from educators whose dedication continues to shape the future of LCPS students.