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Trillium providing funds for adult and child behavioral health urgent care facility
Trillium Health Resources is providing $2,000,000 to help develop an adult/child behavioral health urgent care facility (or BHUC) operated by S&H Youth and Adult Services. The facility will serve individuals regardless of county of residence or payer, and will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Larceny Complaint Leads to Arrest of 22-Year-Old Lenoir County Man
On June 15, 2025, deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a stolen motorcycle at a residence in the 2200 block of Tulls Mill Road in Lenoir County.
Kinston named 2025 All-America City for third time
Kinston has once again been recognized for its efforts to strengthen environmental sustainability and for their civic infrastructure, earning the prestigious 2025 All-America City Award for the third time in its history. The announcement came during the 76th annual awards ceremony held in Denver, Colorado, following three days of presentations from finalist communities.
Construction begins on new SECU branch in Kinston
Construction is officially underway on a new State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) branch on Hill Farm Road, just off U.S. 70 near Walmart.
Lenoir County births
The following births were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Neuse Regional Libraries Awarded Cannon Foundation Grant for the La Grange Public Library
Neuse Regional Libraries Awarded Cannon Foundation Grant for the La Grange Public Library: Opening the Door to Accessibility Project
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Lenoir County marriages
The following couples were recently married in Lenoir County:
Lenoir County Farmers Market update for June 28, 2025
The Lenoir County Farmers Market, located at 100 N. Herritage Street, will be open Tuesday and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Traffic stop leads to drug arrest
On June 26, 2025, Detectives with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit conducted a traffic stop on U.S. Highway 70 West near Albert Suggs Road. During the course of the stop, Detectives observed illegal items in plain view, prompting a search of the vehicle.
Maysville unveils Workforce Training Center in restored historic rail building
In a celebration of both history and progress, the Town of Maysville cut the ribbon on a newly restored workforce training center Wednesday, housed in a 100-year-old former rail warehouse now transformed into a hub of economic opportunity.
The building, once used to store and move goods along the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad, has been refurbished thanks to a partnership between the town, Lenoir Community College, and the Golden LEAF Foundation. The $750,000 project will offer training in high-demand trades such as water treatment, electricity, plumbing, and eventually health sciences.
LCPS STEM Coordinator selected for NASA leadership program
As a child, Dr. Stephanie Harrell dreamed of becoming an astronaut. She vividly remembers watching shuttle launches on television, and later, in person.
Lenoir Woman Sentenced in Inmate Overdose Death Case
Lenoir County Woman Convicted in Death by Distribution Case Following Inmate Overdose Receives a Minimum of 15 Years in Prison.
Traffic stop leads to fentanyl trafficking arrests
On June 25, 2025, at approximately 1:42 p.m., detectives with the Kinston Police Department’s Violent Crime Action Team (VCAT) conducted a traffic stop for multiple violations on the 4000 block of Highway 70 West.
Lenoir County man sentenced to a minimum of 12 years in prison following jury conviction
On June 25, 2025, a Lenoir County man was sentenced to a minimum of 148 months and a maximum of 198 months in prison after being found guilty by a jury earlier this month.
Lenoir County Board approves contentious fire tax rates
After much public criticism, a high-profile letter to the editor, public and online statements, and social media campaigns from local fire departments, the fire tax rate issue has been settled. When the Lenoir County Board of Commissioners approved their Fiscal Year 2025–2026 budget, they also approved the new fire tax rates for each department.
La Grange adopts revenue-neutral budget, cuts tax rate following property revaluation
LA GRANGE — The La Grange Town Council unanimously adopted an $8.6 million budget for fiscal year 2025–2026 on June 16, marking a 5.45% year-over-year increase while reducing the town’s property tax rate by more than 20 cents to maintain revenue neutrality in the wake of a sharp countywide property revaluation.
Veteran mindset coach releases breakthrough book on mental strength and sustainable progress
What if the key to your next breakthrough isn’t grinding harder, but thinking differently?
Arrest made following workplace altercation at Smithfield Packing
On June 24, 2025, officers from the Kinston Police Department’s B-Squad responded to a report of a fight at Smithfield Packing.