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The Lenoir County Board of Elections dismissed the protest filed against Kinston Mayor-elect Kareem Moore on Monday night after the protestor failed to appear for the evidentiary hearing. In a separate hearing, the board voted 3–2 to dismiss the protest against Council-elect Les Lipford. Two board members voted that the protest met the required standard, but the motion to advance it failed.
LA GRANGE — A historic storefront long known as The Men's Den has been revived as a new small business hub in downtown La Grange. The Looking Glass Marketplace, owned by Heather Watson, opened in early October and has already grown into a bustling destination for antiques, vintage goods, and handmade art from across eastern North Carolina.
Lenoir County Public Schools is proud to recognize students who made their schools’ Principal’s List and Honor Roll in the first nine weeks of instruction this school year. Congratulations to everyone who has been named!
The 2025 Lenoir Hospital Foundation Superball Golf Tournament was a huge success. On October 16th, 25 teams enjoyed a sunny, cool day of golf at the Kinston Country Club.
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
The North Carolina Global TransPark in Kinston was created in the 1990s as an industrial park to bring economic prosperity to a region that had lost more than its fair share of agricultural and manufacturing jobs. But nearly two decades after its launch, the TransPark had not lived up to expectations and was deemed a boondoggle, even by some supporters.
Two dear, long-time friends called me recently to share that their close family members face cancer testing or treatment. I've known these friends for decades, and they are both very strong personalities. Yet, the scare of cancer caused their strength to shrink. I found myself reminding them that their very words to me were the exact words of prayers of conviction.
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.
The Lenoir County Board of Commissioners met Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, approving a series of economic development agreements, departmental budget adjustments and tax-related resolutions during a meeting that highlighted continued industrial growth and ongoing state-funded flood mitigation work.
On November 21, 2025, at 2:05 a.m., officers responded to a report of a gunshot wound at the Circle K on N. Herritage Street. Officers arrived and located 59-year-old Thomas Watson suffering from a single gunshot wound to the abdomen. EMS transported Watson to ECU Health for treatment.
On November 20, 2025, at approximately 8:41 p.m., Kinston Police Department B-Squad officers responded to multiple reports of shots fired in the area of Old Snow Hill Road. Officers also received information that the suspect was at a residence in the 2200 block of Old Snow Hill Road.
Former Kinston City Council candidate Quarla Blackwell filed her third election protest this week, prompting a preliminary consideration meeting Thursday by the Lenoir County Board of Elections. The board unanimously voted to deny the new protest, concluding there was not enough evidence to advance it to a full hearing.
The Kinston City Council heard wide-ranging public concerns Tuesday night during its Nov. 18 meeting, which included discussions on property taxes, policing, abandoned structures, stormwater issues and frustrations about the city’s public comment process.
RALEIGH, N.C. - Ten North Carolina school districts from Transylvania to Tyrrell will share more than $392 million in state lottery-funded grant awards for school construction and renovation projects.
On November 20, 2025, Deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office C Shift, along with members of the Sheriff’s Crash Reduction Team and the Kinston Police Department, located a stolen motor vehicle in the area of Lowe’s in Kinston.
Kinston is gearing up for the start of the holiday season as Downtown Kinston Revitalization prepares to host its annual tree lighting celebration, Turn on the Holidays, on Saturday, Nov. 22 at 6 p.m. in Pearson Park.
Several churches in Lenoir and Jones counties are serving as local drop-off sites for Operation Christmas Child during National Collection Week, which runs Nov. 17 through Nov. 24. Volunteers will accept gift-filled shoeboxes that are distributed to children around the world through Samaritan’s Purse.
“The people of Eastern North Carolina must have a strong voice in Congress to make sure their values are protected and the America First Agenda is implemented .” Carteret County Sheriff Asa Buck, Candidate for NC District 1 Congressman
Career Development Month is a time when schools across the nation celebrate the importance of helping students explore their interests, build practical skills, and imagine the future that fits them best. In Lenoir County Public Schools, that commitment extends far beyond a single month. It is built into the daily work of helping students discover what is possible through hands-on learning, exploration, and strong partnerships with local industries.
