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Kinston residents voiced frustration over rising property taxes and utility fees during a lengthy City Council meeting Tuesday evening, as city officials laid out a proposed $133 million budget for the 2025–26 fiscal year and celebrated the accomplishments of municipal employees.
ROCKY MOUNT – The N. C. Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) is alerting the public about a surge in fraudulent text message scams targeting residents. These scams falsely claim to request payment for fees, fines, or tolls and may appear to come from the NCDMV.
GREENE COUNTY — The Greene County Board of Commissioners on Monday approved an update to its Voluntary Agricultural District Ordinance, signaling a renewed effort to revitalize a program that has been "defunct" since 2018 with no land currently enrolled. The update paves the way for a new promotional campaign to encourage local farmers and landowners to participate.
Dollar General is excited to announce its new DG Market at 2663 N NC 111 Hwy in Pink Hill is now open! The new DG Market store features an expanded selection of fresh meats, fruits and vegetables, as well as the same categories, brands and products customers trust Dollar General to carry.
At its June 2nd meeting, the LCPS Board of Education approved several key leadership changes that will guide our schools and programs into the future. These changes reflect the strength and depth of our school leadership and the district’s commitment to excellence. All administrative changes will be effective July 1:
The Greene County Board of Commissioners on Monday approved its $26.55 million General Fund budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year and formally accepted a $250,000 matching grant from Trillium Health Resources for a new inclusive playground.
The Greene County Board of Commissioners is proud to share that Greene County has been awarded a $250,000 grant from Trillium Health Resources to build a new inclusive playground at the Greene County Recreation Complex.
The Lenoir County Board of Commissioners on Monday formally recognized the BBQ Fest on the Neuse for its cultural significance, community contributions, and recent Guinness World Record achievement.
Lenoir County’s Sigma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma recognized outstanding beginning teachers in their third year of teaching in May with the Buzzing Bee BT Award.
The North Carolina Baroque Orchestra (NCBO) is a nonprofit ensemble dedicated to performing Baroque music with historical authenticity and fostering community connections across the state. Founded in 2011, NCBO brings together professional musicians from across the United States to perform on period instruments, creating a unique and historically informed sound that transports audiences back to the 17th and 18th centuries.
On June 2, 2025, at approximately 7:04 p.m., the Kinston Police Department responded to UNC Lenoir Health Care after receiving reports that two gunshot victims had arrived at the hospital by private vehicle.
A 29-year-old Lenoir County woman has been charged with felony negligent child abuse following the death of her 5-year-old son in a structure fire that occurred earlier this year.
Nearly 600 seniors will reach the milestone that is high school graduation next week at commencement exercises scheduled at four LCPS schools. Graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2025 at the county’s three traditional high schools will be held in succession on Saturday, June 7. Students at Lenoir County Learning Academy will graduate a day earlier. Here are details about the four graduations:
The Lenoir County Board of Commissioners took action on several significant projects and held a detailed discussion on the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 during their regular meeting on Monday, June 2, 2025.
SNOW HILL — Less than a week after voting to dissolve its municipal police department, the Snow Hill Board of Commissioners has unanimously reversed course, voting Monday to retain the town’s law enforcement agency.
In the early morning hours of June 1, 2025, KPD’s B-Squad was conducting a checking station on King Street when two individuals were arrested for Driving While Impaired.
On May 30, 2025, at 11:05 a.m., officers from KPD’s D-Squad conducted a traffic stop on Highway 70 West. The driver, Michael Bridgers Jr., 26, of Macclesfield, NC, was found to be in possession of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and marijuana after K9 Kilo assisted in a vehicle search.
SNOW HILL — U.S. Congressman Don Davis is urging the Town of Snow Hill to reconsider its decision to dissolve the municipal police department, as the town’s Board of Commissioners prepares for an emergency meeting scheduled for Monday, June 2, at 1 p.m. The meeting follows a 3-2 vote last week to disband the department and transition law enforcement services to the Greene County Sheriff’s Office.
The following businesses were filed with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
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