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The filing period for North Carolina's 2025 municipal elections opens Monday, July 7, marking the official start of the campaign season for dozens of local offices across Lenoir and Greene counties. Candidates seeking election to partisan and nonpartisan municipal offices have until noon on Friday, July 18 to file with their respective county boards of elections.
A Kinston man who serves as both a city employee and local pastor is in jail without bond following his arrest on multiple felony charges, including rape, kidnapping, and assault with a firearm.
On July 15, 2025, at approximately 9:32 p.m., the Kinston Police Department responded to a report of a 12-year-old male who was shot while at Sam’s Mini Mart (1419 N. Queen Street). The victim was at the store with his mother at the time of the incident.
Jane Ketner Capps, 76 was ushered into the loving arms of Jesus and back with her beloved John T. at Carteret Health Care in Morehead City, North Carolina on Thursday, June 12, 2025. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 2:00pm at First Presbyterian Church, 1604 Arendell Street, Morehead City, NC.
On Thursday, July 10th, a registered sex offender was arrested in Lenoir County for failing to report a change of address, as required by law.
On July 12, 2025, Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office B-Shift deputies conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 258 North after spotting a vehicle with a handwritten license plate and equipment violations.
After nearly three decades of Belk, Jeffrey Williford is stepping into a new role at the heart of the city’s cultural life. Williford has been named the next Executive Director of the Community Council for the Arts (CCA), succeeding longtime director Sandy Landis, who retired earlier this year after 27 years of service.
The Kinston Police Department is actively investigating a shooting that occurred near the intersection of Queen Street and Daniels Street.
A Kinston police officer has resigned following a DWI arrest stemming from an off-duty incident last month.
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. — Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) is pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony Warren as a regional director for North Carolina's First Congressional District.
The filing period for North Carolina's 2025 municipal elections opens Monday, July 7, marking the official start of the campaign season for dozens of local offices across Lenoir and Greene counties. Candidates seeking election to partisan and nonpartisan municipal offices have until noon on Friday, July 18 to file with their respective county boards of elections.
On July 30, 2025, Kinston Police officers responded to a report of a gunshot victim in the 1300 block of McAdoo Street. Upon arrival, officers located Jamell Howard, 37, of Kinston, who had sustained a gunshot wound to the leg. Howard was transported to ECU Health for treatment while detectives initiated an investigation.
Middle and high school students from Lenoir and Greene counties are getting a high-flying start on potential aviation careers this summer through the Aviation Career Education (ACE) Academy, held at the North Carolina Global TransPark.
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., alongside Congressmen Adam Gray (D-CA) and Neal Dunn (R-FL), introduced the Protecting Patient Access to Cancer and Complex Therapies Act, legislation to revert physician reimbursement for administering drugs under Medicare Part B to Average Sales Price (ASP) plus 6 percent, create an additional rebate paid by manufacturers, and hold patients harmless by basing coinsurance rates off the Maximum Fair Price (MFP).
The Kinston Police Department (KPD) is aware of a video circulating on social media that depicts an incident involving one of our officers and the use of force. We understand that this video has generated significant public interest and concern.
Before adjourning for Summer Break, we wrapped up a productive session at the NC General Assembly — passing legislation that puts North Carolinians first. We remain focused on delivering common-sense, conservative solutions that truly improve lives across our state.
The Kinston Police Department has welcomed a new member to the force — a therapy puppy donated by a local family, part of a growing wellness initiative designed to support officer and staff mental health.
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
The City of Kinston is entering a transformative phase of infrastructure investment, with more than 30 of the city’s 40 maintained streets scheduled for resurfacing beginning the week of July 13, 2025, weather permitting.
Thank you for taking the time to read my newsletter and staying connected with the latest news from District Nine and our efforts in the General Assembly.
