On October 28, 2025, around 9:07 p.m., KPD’s D-Squad responded to a terrifying call, a 4-month-old infant choking.
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Kinston council hears calls to lower property tax rate amid homeowner frustration
Kinston residents packed City Hall on Oct. 21 to demand relief from steep property tax bills, calling on the City Council to use its authority to lower the tax rate following this year’s countywide revaluation.
smART Kinston Foundation names Stephanie Brea as new executive director
The smART Kinston Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of Stephanie Brea as its new executive director.
Greene Lamp Community Action announces and warns of potential service disruptions across 12 counties in Eastern, NC
Greene Lamp Community Action, a Community Action Agency providing services in Beaufort, Craven, Duplin, Edgecombe, Greene, Lenoir, Martin, Pamlico, Pitt, Sampson, Wayne, and Wilson counties issued a warning and notification Monday that critical programs serving hundreds of local residents are at risk of disruption if the federal government shutdown continues.
Letter to the Editor: Kinston Must Lower Property Tax Rates Now
The recent property revaluation has delivered a crippling blow to Kinston homeowners, and our City Council has a duty—and the legal authority—to provide immediate relief. According to North Carolina General Statute 159-15, it is absolutely possible for the City Council to reduce the tax rate now to address this massive increase in our tax base. They must act before January 1st.
'Booze It & Lose It' Campaign Returns to Keep Impaired Drivers Off N.C. Roads
RALEIGH – Halloween should be scary for the costumes, not the consequences of drinking and driving.
Safeway Logistics announces layoffs in Kinston
Safeway Logistics LLC has filed a federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice for the permanent layoff of 72 employees at its Kinston facility.
Kinston Police Department: C-Squad Recap | October 24–25, 2025
C-Squad Recap | October 24–25, 2025
Meet the Nuns Bringing Heart and Humor to LCCFPA’s The Sound of Music
Coming this November, The Sound of Music blossoms as Maria finds herself between the steady rhythms of the abbey and the lively charm of the von Trapp family. Guided by nuns whose humor softens the edges and whose faith steadies the soul, the story unfolds as a moving reflection on courage, conviction, and love in uncertain times.
Lenoir County marriages
The following couples were married in Lenoir County:
BJ Murphy: The Real Crisis in Kinston Isn’t Politics, It’s Participation
As my family prepares to move just outside of La Grange, I realize this election season marks the last time we’ll vote in a City of Kinston mayoral race. That simple fact carries some weight. For me, it’s more than a change of address. It’s a moment to pause and reflect on what’s happening to the city I still love. So, here’s some real talk.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Lenoir County Farmers Market update for October 25, 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 births
The following births were registered with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Rep. Chris Humphrey Proposes State-Backed Emergency SNAP Relief During Federal Shutdown
State Representative Chris Humphrey (R-Lenoir, Greene & Jones) announced today that he is pursuing a proposal that would use a small portion of North Carolina’s reserve funds to provide temporary emergency SNAP assistance to eligible families during the ongoing federal government shutdown.
Housing Repair Loan Program
We are pleased to announce that the City of Kinston has been awarded funding from the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency for the 2027 Essential Single-Family Rehabilitation Loan Pool Project (ESFRLP27). ESFRLP27 provides home repair assistance through a 0% interest, deferred-forgivable loan. The loan is forgiven in equal portions each year for up to five years, as long as the homeowner continues to live in the home.
Lenoir County statement on federal government shutdown and local operations
As of October 1, 2025, the federal government has entered a shutdown due to a lapse in appropriations. While this situation develops, Lenoir County departments remain focused on maintaining operations and providing accurate information to residents.
Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office seeks the public’s help locating a Missing Person
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 30-year-old Justin Maurice Bright of Goldsboro.
Lenoir commissioners advance riverwalk plan, approve PIO job and EMS contract
The Lenoir County Board of Commissioners on Monday, Oct. 20, approved a slate of budget items and contracts, set a public hearing for a proposed campground, and received an update on the Kinston Riverwalk project that is pushing toward construction funding by June 2026.