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Tomorrow, October 7, my mom, Irene Parker, will celebrate her 97th birthday and draw another year closer to the century mark. Today’s world is much different than when she was born in 1928, a decade or so after World War I and a year and change before the Great Depression.
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Discovery Lab is back! Join us each week for our weekly recurring programs, featuring exciting hands-on after-school activities with a different topic each week, either STEM, cooking, gaming, or art. Programs take place on select weekday afternoons throughout the region. Discovery Lab is intended for children ages 5 through 12. Programs are offered at the following locations- check out the schedule to see when and where you can participate.
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
When compared to the same month last year, not seasonally adjusted unemployment rates increased in 61 counties, decreased in 13, and remained unchanged in 26. Twelve metro areas experienced rate increases over the year and three remained unchanged.
UPDATE: K-9 Fuse has been located thanks to a citizen contacting the Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Rogers thanks the community for sharing the post and keeping an eye out for K-9 Fuse. —— This morning, October 4, 2025, K-9 Fuse, a fully trained police dog with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office, escaped from his kennel and walked away from his residence located on the 1700 block of Institute Road, just off US 258 near the Greene County line.
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.
GREENE COUNTY — A Greene County man remembered as a firefighter, veteran, and retired Greenville police officer died Friday morning while transporting Hurricane Helene relief supplies.
On October 2, 2025, Detectives with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit concluded an investigation into methamphetamine distribution in Lenoir County.
As Town Manager, I want to provide this update regarding the resurfacing of DOT-maintained streets in our community. Beginning in late 2023, the Town undertook a major USDA-funded project to upgrade and replace aging water and sewer infrastructure.
A beloved Kinston resident and local business icon is marking a major milestone this week.
Lenoir County Public Schools proudly announces that Rachel Noble, a 2025 graduate of South Lenoir High School, has been officially selected as a U.S. Presidential Scholar. One of only 161 students nationwide, and one of only three students from North Carolina to receive this honor, Noble is the first LCPS student to be recognized with this prestigious award.
The Kinston Police joined local McDonald's owner/operator Ray Santos and the local community for coffee and conversation at the 110 W VERNON AVE location.
On September 30, 2025, Detectives with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office General Investigations Division (GID) initiated an investigation following a complaint involving inappropriate behavior by an individual.
Cypress Creek Renewables, in partnership with Betabox Learning, delivered an immersive, on-site STEM experience to students at E.B. Frink Middle School in Lenoir County on Tuesday, September 9. The mobile learning program transformed the bus parking lot into a pop-up innovation lab where students explored circuits, coding, and energy career pathways. State Senator Robert (“Bob”) Brinson visited to observe and encourage students as they worked through hands-on challenges.
Sept. 30, 2025 – The Jones County Community Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded $4,150 in grants to four organizations supporting the local community.
Kinston Police Department is actively investigating a breaking and entering that occurred (B&E) on September 30, 2025, at approximately 10:43 a.m. The B&E was to a building on the 800 block of Tower Hill Road.
Blackwell turned herself in to law enforcement. She was released on an unsecured bond.
