Dozens gathered outside Gordon Street Christian Church this week to mark International Overdose Awareness Day, honoring loved ones lost and calling for compassion and action in the fight against substance use disorder.
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New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Public notice: LCPS: REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) Furniture Procurement – Frink Middle School
Lenoir County Public Schools is soliciting qualifications from qualified vendors to provide furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) for the new E. B. Frink Middle School currently under construction at 405 N. Charles Street, LaGrange, NC 28551. The district seeks firms with proven experience in furnishing educational facilities with durable, ergonomic, and flexible furniture solutions appropriate for middle school students and staff.
Lenoir County expands use of HyperReach emergency alert system
Lenoir County Emergency Services is urging residents to sign up for HyperReach, a new emergency notification system designed to quickly inform the public during critical situations.
Edwards Dentures and Implants opens new Wilmington clinic
Edwards Dentures and Implants, a trusted name in dental care across North Carolina, is thrilled to announce the opening of its new Wilmington, NC, denture clinic on September 2, 2025. Located centrally at 4230 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28403, this completely renovated facility joins the established Kinston clinic to serve residents from Southport to Jacksonville with free consultations, same-day dentures, and Medicaid options.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Public notice: LCPS: REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) Furniture Procurement – Frink Middle School
Lenoir County Public Schools is soliciting qualifications from qualified vendors to provide furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) for the new E. B. Frink Middle School currently under construction at 405 N. Charles Street, LaGrange, NC 28551. The district seeks firms with proven experience in furnishing educational facilities with durable, ergonomic, and flexible furniture solutions appropriate for middle school students and staff.
Lenoir County Farmer's Market update for August 30, 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:
Kinston Police Department: Communicating Threats Investigation – Arrest Made
On July 3, 2025, the Kinston Police Department was alerted to threatening comments posted on social media that were discovered during a review of publicly available information.
Public notice: LCPS: REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) Furniture Procurement – Frink Middle School
Lenoir County Public Schools is soliciting qualifications from qualified vendors to provide furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) for the new E. B. Frink Middle School currently under construction at 405 N. Charles Street, LaGrange, NC 28551. The district seeks firms with proven experience in furnishing educational facilities with durable, ergonomic, and flexible furniture solutions appropriate for middle school students and staff.
Kinston Police Department: Homicide Investigation – East Bright Street
On Thursday, August 28, 2025, at approximately 11:53 p.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department were dispatched to a report of a subject who had been shot near the 500 block of East Bright Street.
UNC Health launches nation’s first rural OBGYN Fellowship
UNC Health is the first healthcare institution in the nation to launch an Obstetrics and Gynecology Fellowship dedicated to rural women’s health. The new UNC School of Medicine program’s intent is not only to train physicians to provide high-quality care in rural settings but also to make it easier for women who live in North Carolina’s “maternity care deserts” to access the medical care they desperately need.
Lenoir County schools start year with excitement, growth
The first week of school brought energy and optimism across Lenoir County Public Schools, with teachers and administrators pointing to rising enrollment, strong community support and students eager to return to class.
Kinston revitalization leader calls for action on neglected downtown buildings
Downtown Kinston Revitalization Executive Director Leon Steele told City Council this week that while investment in the municipal service district is growing, abandoned and neglected buildings remain one of the community’s greatest obstacles.
“These structures are not only unattractive, they are unsafe,” Steele said. “They present liability risks, they drag down property values and they obstruct the growth we’re working so hard to achieve.”
Kinston City Council hears citizen frustrations, honors finance and fire staff, and weighs Glen Raven redevelopment
The Kinston City Council’s most recent meeting blended recognition, sharp public criticism, and a major redevelopment proposal for one of the city’s largest industrial properties.
Evans & Associates and Lititz Mutual Continue Scholarship Support for LCC
Evans & Associates of Kinston and Lititz Mutual Insurance Company of Pennsylvania have once again partnered to present a matching donation to the Lenoir Community College Foundation in support of student scholarships.
Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Lenoir County Announce 2025 Horticulture Grant Opportunity
The Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Association of Lenoir County (EMGV) is excited to announce the availability of its 2025 Horticulture Grant, designed to inspire educators in Lenoir County to bring hands-on gardening and environmental learning into the classroom.
David Buck: Connecting Past – Present – Future to Wyse Fork.
David Buck of North Lenoir High School was competitively chosen by the American Battlefield Trust to be one of only 10 young leaders to “serve as the youth face and voice of the American Battlefield Trust” for a year.
Lenoir County Chamber and LCC Launch ENC Nonprofit Roundtable
The Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce and the Lenoir Community College Small Business Center are excited to announce the launch of the ENC Nonprofit Roundtable, a new opportunity for local nonprofits to come together over a meal, learn from one another, and support each other to become more successful.