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Kinston Police Department Detectives have obtained warrants for Kendall Forbes, 21, of Lenoir County, in connection with a recent shooting incident. With assistance from the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office, Forbes was taken into custody during a traffic stop.
Kinston City Council’s August 5 meeting mixed emotional public comment with a full slate of utility upgrades, vehicle and equipment purchases, and community updates. Mayor Pro Tem Antonio Hardy presided in Mayor Don Hardy’s absence.
At approximately 7:03 a.m. today, officers with the Kinston Police Department responded to a report of gunfire on Herbert Drive. Upon arrival, it was discovered that a residence had been struck. Fortunately, no one was injured.
TRENTON – The Jones County Board of Commissioners met Aug. 4 at the Jones County Agricultural Building, approving public health and environmental health funding allocations, advancing a major housing revitalization grant, and accepting a $70,000 donation for park improvements, among other actions.
It’s been a busy and productive summer in Eastern North Carolina and in Raleigh. In July, we overrode eight of Governor Stein’s vetoes — protecting your freedoms, supporting law enforcement, and delivering the kind of common-sense results that folks in our communities expect.
The Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library is hosting an author event on August 7, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., where local authors have been invited to share their books with the public. This event is open to all authors in Greene, Jones, and Lenoir County is a great opportunity for them to share their works, have conversations with other authors, and sell or sign copies of their books.
On Aug. 16, Sean P. Keenan will set out on a 115-mile cycling journey from Kinston to Raleigh to raise awareness and funds for mental health research in memory of his mother, Mary, who died by suicide in 2007.
The plan prioritizes agriculture-related sectors, including agribusiness, smart farming, aquaculture, packaging, and agro-tourism.
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
On August 3, 2025, at approximately 2:19 a.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department’s C-Squad conducted a traffic stop on East Washington Avenue for a motor vehicle violation.
On August 3, 2025, at approximately 12:33 a.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department’s C-Squad observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed on East Blount Street. Officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop, but the driver refused to stop, leading to a brief pursuit.
On August 2, 2025, at approximately 4:42 p.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department’s A-Squad conducted a traffic stop on Highway 258 North for a motor vehicle violation.
On August 2, 2025, at approximately 2:15 p.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department’s A-Squad responded to a residence in the 500 block of North Queen Street in reference to a reported physical altercation.
On July 31, 2025, officers with the Kinston Police Department responded to a report of a stolen vehicle from a residence on Tower Hill Road.
A recent study identified 131 patents and surveys archived at NClandgrants.com for tracts of land geographically located in the greater Bucklesberry area of Lenoir County. Dated 1729 to 1759, these records named 92 settlers that represented 64 surnames, proving the settlement of Bucklesberry began long before 1825, the year it was previously purported to have been opened up for colonization.
Lenoir Community College's Health Sciences Department recently held its pinning ceremony for graduates of the Medical Assisting and Practical Nursing programs.
The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
The City of Kinston has kicked off its annual street resurfacing project, with nearly 30 street sections scheduled for repair over the next few months, Public Services Director Steve Miller said in an interview this week.
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Okra is either one of those vegetables that you love or you simply love to hate. Known for its scrubby texture when overcooked, okra is actually crunchy, crisp, and absolutely delicious when handled properly.
