The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
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Lenoir Community College Celebrates 63rd Commencement
Lenoir Community College celebrated its 63rd Annual Commencement Ceremony on May 8, recognizing the achievements of 370 graduates whose ages ranged from 17 to 73. Family members, faculty, and community leaders gathered at the LCC Gymnasium to honor the Class of 2025, whose determination and resilience reflect the college’s mission to transform lives through education.
Charley Jones presented with the NC Governor's Volunteer award
TRENTON - In front of a capacity crowd at this past Monday night's Jones County Commissioners meeting, Mr. Charley Jones was presented with the 2025 NC Governors Volunteer Service Award in recognition of his commitment to Jones County and his service as the Grants Chair of the Jones County Community Foundation and his service as the President of the Jones County Historical Society.
Vehicle Crash Leads to DWI Arrest
On May 9, 2025, at approximately 1:04 a.m., officers from the Kinston Police Department’s B-Squad responded to a reported vehicle crash in the 600 block of Marcella Drive.
Disturbance call leads to drug arrest at local hotel
On May 8, 2025, officers with the Kinston Police Department's B-Squad responded to a reported disturbance at the Quality Inn located at 200 W. New Bern Road in Kinston.
Volunteer firefighters plead to maintain current tax rates during county budget session
A passionate public turnout dominated Monday’s Lenoir County budget work session, as volunteer firefighters and community members took the podium to urge commissioners to reconsider proposed reductions in fire tax rates amid rising costs and property revaluations.
Impaired driver charged after smashing Into Piggly Wiggly with kids in the SUV
A woman who crashed into the front of a Piggly Wiggly was stopped by Lenoir County Sheriff Jackie Rogers and taken into custody late Thursday afternoon.
Health Sciences Department 2025 Pinning Ceremony
Lenoir Community College Health Sciences Department recently held its Class of 2025 Pinning Ceremony for Polysomnography, Radiography, Surgical Technology, and Associate Degree Nursing graduates.
Lenoir County grapples with fire tax rates post-revaluation
Recent property revaluations in Lenoir County, a process mandated by the State at least once every eight years to ensure assessed values reflect true market value, have triggered discussions and disagreements over fire district tax rates.
Lenoir County dog trainer sentenced to jail, banned from owning animals
A Lenoir County dog trainer whose violent actions toward animals drew widespread outrage has been sentenced to jail time and probation after accepting a plea agreement.
Kinston City Council approves artistic projects, fireworks permits, and rezoning requests at May 6 meeting
The Kinston City Council covered a full slate of action items Tuesday evening, advancing local development projects, community initiatives, and public safety permits during its regularly scheduled meeting at City Hall.
Public Notice: The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA-Part B, Public Law 108.446) Project is being amended
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA-Part B, Public Law 108.446) Project is presently being amended. The Project describes the special education programs that Jones County Public School proposes for Federal funding for the 2025-2026 School Year.
Public Notice: NOTICE FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES IN PRIVATE/PARENTALLY-PLACED and HOME-SCHOOLS
A meeting will be held on May 13, 2025, from 3:00 pm – 4:00 p.m. at Jones County Board of Education, 320 West Jones Street Trenton, NC 28585. The purpose of this meeting is to consult with private schools and parents of parentally placed private school students as well as home-schooled students.
Public Notice: CHILD FIND
North Carolina has a continuing CHILD FIND procedure in place to locate all children with disabilities residing in the State, including children with disabilities attending private schools, regardless of the severity of their disability, and who are in need of special education and related services.
Duplin County man arrested after fleeing from Pink Hill and found with altered firearm.
A vehicle chase that started in Pink Hill and finished in Duplin County ended with the DWI arrest of a Duplin County felon who illegally had a firearm with an altered serial number.
Letter to the editor: Proposed fire tax cuts put public safety at risk
As a third-generation volunteer firefighter and a 19-year member of the fire service, I care deeply about protecting our community and ensuring that local fire departments are equipped to respond to emergencies and protect the citizens they serve. I currently serve as a captain and a member of the Board of Directors for North Lenoir Fire & Rescue, and I am deeply concerned about a proposed reduction in our county’s volunteer fire department tax rates that I believe puts public safety at risk.
KPD highlights rewards offered for unsolved cases
If anyone has information about these incidents, please call the Kinston Police Department’s Tips Line at 252-939-4020, Lenoir County Crime Stoppers at 252-523-4444, or through the Tip411 App that is available on both Apple and Android devices
Hayley Fly elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
BATON ROUGE, LA (05/06/2025)-- Hayley Fly of La Grange, North Carolina, was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at University of North Carolina Wilmington.
The Kinston Police Department is requesting assistance from the public in locating Bryson Bradley, 21 years old, who is wanted in connection with the murder of Korie Williams on September 20, 2024. Bradley has been evading authorities since the incident, and law enforcement is actively seeking his arrest.
Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office searching for suspect in La Grange arson, attempted murder
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man accused of intentionally setting a fire in La Grange this morning.