Ambleside Preparatory Academy is only a year old, but the private Christian school is already breaking ground on a new building to keep up with its rapid growth.
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Lenoir County 4-H’ers Interview Congressman Don Davis on “The Best Better Podcast”
Lenoir County 4-H’ers Lamonie Taylor and Sanaa Thompson, both students at Kinston High School, are raising their voices and inspiring change in a special new episode of The Best Better Podcast, which launched Friday, August 15, 2025.
North Carolina's July employment figures released
Raleigh, N.C. - The state’s seasonally adjusted July 2025 unemployment rate was 3.7 percent, unchanged from June’s revised rate. The national rate increased 0.1 of a percentage point to 4.2 percent.
Lenoir commissioners recognize youth, approve transportation grant application
The Lenoir County Board of Commissioners met Monday, Aug. 18, recognizing county employees, local youth and a championship softball team before turning to business items that included a major grant application and courthouse renovation discussion.
Kinston Police Department: Arrest made following armed disturbance
On August 18, 2025, at approximately 10:18 p.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department’s B-Squad responded to the Carver Court area in reference to a report of a female subject banging on doors and stating she was “looking for someone to shoot.”
Emma Webb splash pad opens today
Big news in Kinston: Emma Webb Park’s new 2,000-square-foot splash pad opens today. Featuring ground sprays for easy maintenance and inclusive play, the splash pad will be open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. through Labor Day.
Lenoir Community College Launches LCC Online, Expanding Flexible, Affordable Education Options
Lenoir Community College has officially launched LCC Online, a new way for students to earn the same high-quality degrees offered on campus—anytime, anywhere. The launch took place at the College’s Professional Development Day on August 13, marking the beginning of a new era in flexible, accessible learning for students near and far.
Kinston Police Department: Assault and Robbery Investigation – Arrest Made
On August 16, 2025, at approximately 11:20 a.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department’s C-Squad were dispatched to Sarah’s House of Beauty, located on the 2400 block of North Herritage Street, in reference to a reported stabbing.
Jones County equine therapy program helps veterans, children and people with disabilities find healing
Growing up, horses were more than just animals for the founder of Trail of Faith Farms — they were a lifeline. Introduced to riding at 6 years old by her grandfather, she says the “horse bug” never left. Years later, after her father passed away, she reconnected with her aunt and witnessed something that would change her life: a boy who could barely form sentences steering a 1,200-pound horse on his own during a therapeutic riding lesson.
Lenoir County restaurant inspections
The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
Kinston Police announce rewards in three unsolved cases
Kinston Police are urging the public to come forward with information in three separate cases, with rewards ranging from $10,000 to $25,000. All tips remain anonymous, and officials say community help is key to bringing justice.
Recovery Together ENC honors International Overdose Awareness Day
August 31 marks International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD), a global campaign to end overdose. This day serves as an opportunity to remember loved ones who have died from drug overdose as well as to acknowledge the grief of those left behind and to encourage support and recovery for everyone impacted by substance use and overdose.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Lenoir County Farmer's Market update for August 16, 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.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
LaGrange man arrested after KPD traffic stop leads to meth discovery
On August 15, 2025, at approximately 1:35 a.m., Kinston Police Department D-Squad officers conducted a traffic stop on Vernon Avenue with 49-year-old Eric Pettry of LaGrange. During the stop, K9 Kilo performed an open-air sniff around the vehicle and alerted to the presence of narcotics.
Edwards Funeral Home hosts annual First Responders Breakfast
Edwards Funeral Home continued its tradition of honoring those who serve and protect the community by hosting its annual First Responders Breakfast on Aug. 14.
Amvets Women’s Auxiliary awards $1,000 scholarship to nursing student
Amvets Women's Auxiliary member Catharine Kosinski was recently awarded a scholarship in the amount of $1,000 by Linda Bonin who is also a Amvets member and member of the Sackettes a organization developed to encourage fun and honor among Women's auxiliary members.
North Carolina Central University 2025 Student Sendoff
The spirit of Eagle Pride soared high on August 7, 2025, as the North Carolina Central University (NCCU) Alumni hosted a heartfelt sendoff celebration for ten local students preparing to begin their academic journeys at the historic university. The event, held at the Kinston Community Center at 6:00 p.m., brought together students, their families, and community members to honor the future Eagles.
UNC Health Lenoir’s Dr. Joel Rose honored with Cayman Connection Making Waves Award for health excellence
UNC Health Lenoir proudly announces that Dr. Joel Rose, General and Bariatric Surgeon at UNC Health Lenoir and Executive Medical Director of UNC Physicians Network, has been honored with Special Recognition in the Health Category at the 2025 Cayman Connection Making Waves Awards, a prestigious program celebrating outstanding achievements by Caymanians living overseas.