Lenoir/Greene United Way invites interested nonprofit organizations to submit a letter of intent to request funding for the 2026 application cycle. Applicants must meet the following guidelines to pursue funding
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Kinston Native wins Emmy Award
Kinston native, Neha Patel, won an Emmy this week for her work on Netflix's Conan O'Brien: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor which won for outstanding Variety Special.
As ‘souvenirs’ of their trip to the Netherlands, teachers returned with ideas for enhancing lessons
If their students turned the tables and asked what they did this summer, two LCPS teachers could regale them with an account of travel abroad and an all-expense-paid professional development opportunity that opened their eyes to a different culture and another system of classroom instruction.
The Jones County Board of Commissioners met Sept. 8 to review a wide-ranging agenda that included a detailed flood study presentation, a jail meals contract, opioid settlement projects, and updates on county programs.
Lenoir County Remembers – 80th Anniversary of WWII Commemoration Event
The Friends of the CSS Neuse Museum, in partnership with Visit Kinston, proudly announces Lenoir County Remembers: End of WWII Commemoration Event 80th Anniversary, a two-day celebration honoring the courage, sacrifice, and legacy of those who served during World War II.
Lenoir school board celebrates student achievements, reviews data and projects
The Lenoir County Board of Education opened its September meeting with a heavy dose of celebration, recognizing dozens of students and staff for academic, journalism and agricultural accomplishments before turning to construction updates, school improvement plans and a review of state testing data.
Plaza post office reopens without retail counter
The Plaza Kinston Post Office said to reopen Tuesday for box access nearly two years after it was damaged by a tornado.
Celebrating Constitution Week: September 17-23
Several local activities will take place on Wednesday, September 17.
Lenoir, Greene and Wayne drivers compete in forklift rodeo
GOLDSBORO, NC - The 2025 North Carolina Global TransPark Economic Development Region Forklift Rodeo, held on Thursday, September 11th, at Wayne Community College, was a huge success. The event brought together forklift drivers from industries across the region, including Greene, Lenoir, and Wayne Counties, to compete for the title of the best forklift driver in the area.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Mike Parker: Revolutionary War began heating up during September 1775
While we usually think of the American Revolutionary War in terms of 1776, several significant military actions took place during 1775. Just a few of these include Lexington and Concord (Massachusetts) in April, the first battle of Fort Ticonderoga (New York) in May, and the Battle of Bunker Hill and Breed’s Hill (Massachusetts) in June.
SNHU Announces Summer 2025 President's List
MANCHESTER, NH (09/09/2025)-- It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Summer 2025 Dean's List. The summer terms run from May to August.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Temporary Lane Closure Scheduled in Lenoir County
A contractor for the N.C. Department of Transportation will utilize a lane closure next week at the intersection of Airport Road and Academy Heights Road.
From the Desk of Senator Brent Jackson, September 10, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to read my newsletter and staying connected with the latest news from District Nine and our efforts in the General Assembly.
Cormya Baker named to summer 2025 President's List at Georgia State University
ATLANTA, GA (09/10/2025)-- Cormya Baker, of Kinston (28504), was named to the Summer 2025 President's List at Georgia State University.
Lenoir County building permits
The following building permits were issued in Lenoir County:
Kristy Kelly: Charlie Kirk did not deserve to die
Charlie Kirk did not deserve to die. Full stop. We do not live in a society that condones vigilante justice, and yet, a man was executed in public view.
Kinston City Council to consider 4% electric rate reduction
Kinston electric customers could soon see relief in their electric bills, as City Council prepares to consider a proposed 4% rate reduction. The measure comes on the heels of the North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency’s (NCEMPA) final debt payoff in July, closing out more than four decades of obligations that once left member cities with some of the highest power rates in the state.
Kinston woman arrested after spraying liquid, leading police pursuit
On September 11, 2025, at approximately 1:04 p.m., Kinston Police Department officers responded to reports of a woman spraying an unknown liquid on individuals at two locations, Walmart and Piggly Wiggly (2407 N. Herritage Street).