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This evening, Kinston Police Department officers responded to a report of a 12-year-old who had been shot in the arm on Dixon Street. The victim received medical attention, and investigators are actively working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
The Lenoir County Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting Monday evening, covering a packed agenda that included teacher recognitions, program highlights from a busy summer, and approvals related to construction, nursing services, and school policy.
UNC Health Lenoir has once again been nationally recognized for its commitment to high-quality care, earning four prestigious awards from the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® initiative for excellence in the treatment of heart failure, stroke, and resuscitation, with an emphasis on reducing rural health disparities.
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 following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
A Kinston police officer’s use of force during the July 13 arrest of Cameron Williams was deemed justified after internal and external reviews.
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.
