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Neuse Regional Libraries (NRL) are excited for the opportunity to implement the Digital Learning Centers: Opening the Door to Accessibility project thanks to a $44,595 LSTA grant made possible by funding from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) as administered by the State Library of North Carolina, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Lenoir County says an external cybersecurity breach led to the $1.34 million payment error and has asked the FBI to investigate after an internal review confirmed its systems were secure. According to the statement, the County is negotiating in good faith with the contractor to resolve the dispute without burdening taxpayers.
With deep sadness, the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office announces the passing of K9 "Judge," a loyal and dedicated bloodhound who faithfully served our community since October 2018. Judge, who was nearly 9 years old, passed away peacefully on the evening of Sunday, July 20, at the home he shared with his handler, Sgt. E. Carlyle.
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., applauds the passage of H.R. 4016, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025:
What do Chuck Grassley, Ed Markey, Ron Wyden, Chuck Shumer, Hal Rogers, Chris Smith, Steny Hoyer, Dick Durbin, Marcy Kaptur, and Mitch McConnell all have in common? They are the 10 longest serving members of Congress – and each one has served 40 years or more in the U.S. House or U.S. Senate.
The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
2:20PM Update: At approximately 1:33 PM, divers from the Onslow County Sheriff’s Office located the body of Jaylen Green. Chief Keith Goyette shared the following statement: “Our hearts are heavy with the loss of Jaylen Green. On behalf of the entire department, I want to express our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. We are grateful to everyone who contributed to the search and ask the community to continue offering their support to the family during this incredibly difficult time.”
According to the World Health Organization, Kidney Health is at the forefront of the current health agenda. CKD or Chronic Kidney Disease is often undiagnosed and therefore untreated. Kidney function is closely related to heart disease and can affect heart health
The Lenoir County Community Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded $14,910 in grants to seven organizations supporting the local community.
The state’s seasonally adjusted June 2025 unemployment rate was 3.7 percent, unchanged from May’s revised rate. The national rate decreased 0.1 of a percentage point to 4.1 percent.
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
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.
The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles will open a new license plate agency (LPA) on July 21 in Greene County.
Greene County Sheriff Matt Sasser released the following statement on Friday afternoon, “It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of Sergeant Joseph Phillip Heck. Sergeant Heck died at his home late Wednesday afternoon on July 16th 2025. Sergeant Heck had served in law enforcement for over 20 years in various roles, but for the last 6 years served with the Greene County Sheriff’s Office. Sergeant Heck served his County and community well and will be missed.”
Berry Building Group is suing Lenoir County and several county officials for more than $1.3 million, alleging a sophisticated email scam rerouted government payments to criminals. The lawsuit, filed July 3 and file-stamped July 17, arrives as the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office, with FBI assistance, investigates the fraud. County leaders say the probe remains “very active” and have no further comment.
On July 17, 2025, at approximately 10:25 p.m., members of the Kinston Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Cunningham Road near Highway 11 North for motor vehicle violations.
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 had until noon on Friday, July 18 to file with their respective county boards of elections.
On Thursday, July 17, 2025, deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office B Shift assisted the Lenoir County Fire Marshal in the arrest of 40-year-old Steven Glenn Pollard of Lenoir County.
The recent freezing of funds and passing of the Big Beautiful Bill has been hailed as some of the best actions ever taken by an Administration. I want to preface the next few paragraphs by saying that I am a Republican, I voted for Trump, I put his sign in my yard (both times), and I defended him in some very narrow circles. I say all of that to say that I think he and his administration under the guise of saving taxpayer money and eliminating the waste of the federal government have crossed, hell, burned a bridge that will be hard to put back together
