Lenoir County Commissioner Roland Best Jr., a longtime public servant and respected community leader, died Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. He was 74.
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Jackson Heights OFWB Church to Hold Annual Christmas Gift Giveaway on Dec. 20
The Christmas season is a special time of year where many celebrate with friends and family, but it can also be a difficult time of year for many. Therefore, each year our church family at Jackson Heights OFWB Church comes together for our annual Christmas gift giveaway to try to help make the Christmas season a little merrier for those in our community.
Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation awards grant to Backpack Buddies of Lenoir County
Backpack Buddies of Lenoir County has received a grant of $1,800 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help nourish neighbors experiencing hunger. The Nourishing Our Neighbors grant supports community feeding partners by helping neighbors increase their access to nutritious food and providing nutrition education to reduce health risks for those experiencing food insecurity.
Felony Flee to Elude Arrest Made Following Vehicle Pursuit
On December 18, 2025, A Deputy with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office C Shift observed a white Chevrolet Malibu traveling at a high rate of speed on W. Washington Street in La Grange.
Lenoir/Greene United Way Announces President-Elect
Lenoir/Greene United Way is proud to announce Dr. Brandy Harrell as President-Elect of the Board of Directors, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to creating lasting, equitable change across our community.
NWS Morehead City: Cold front expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds and coastal hazards
A cold front moving through eastern North Carolina late Thursday night through Friday afternoon is expected to bring heavy rainfall, strong winds and hazardous coastal and marine conditions, according to the National Weather Service in Morehead City.
Greene County holds ribbon cutting for new Courtroom 2 at justice center
Greene County officials, staff, and community partners held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Dec. 15 at the Greene County Justice Center to mark the completion of Courtroom 2.
UPDATED: Current list of 2026 Primary candidates for Lenoir, Greene and Jones Counties
The filing period for North Carolina's 2026 municipal elections opened Monday, December 1, 2025 marking the official start of the campaign season for dozens of local offices across Lenoir, Jones and Greene counties. Candidates seeking election to partisan and nonpartisan offices have until noon on Friday, December 19 to file with their respective county boards of elections.
State Board of Elections denies Kinston election protests
The North Carolina State Board of Elections on Wednesday dismissed both election protest appeals related to Kinston’s 2025 municipal races, allowing the city’s election results to move forward toward final certification.
Kinston City Council approves $7,500-per-month lobbying contract ahead of council transition
The Kinston City Council voted Dec. 2 to approve a contract committing the city to pay $7,500 per month for lobbying services, a decision made before newly elected council members were sworn in and seated.
Lenoir Community College Receives State Auditor’s Award of Excellence
Lenoir Community College proudly announces that it has been selected as a recipient of the State Auditor’s Award of Excellence, a prestigious statewide honor recognizing exemplary financial reporting and accountability. LCC is one of only a select group of institutions, including universities, community colleges, and state agencies, to earn this distinction for outstanding financial audit performance.
South Lenoir High School sophomores one of just five student teams heading to State Jr. Chef competition
In a classroom usually filled with lesson plans, lab sheets and the hum of kitchen equipment, two South Lenoir High School sophomores created something that reached far beyond their school walls. Jeremiah Bey and Christopher Rodgers are now among just five student teams in the state to be competing in the finalist round of the North Carolina Junior Chef Competition, a statewide challenge that pushes students to design nutritious, affordable meals that could realistically be served in public school cafeterias.
UNC Health Lenoir: Only Hospital in NC to Receive Top Award
December 16, 2025 — UNC Health Lenoir has been recognized as a Top Rural Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog organization known for setting the highest standards for patient safety, quality, and transparency in the United States. This prestigious honor is awarded to a select group of hospitals that demonstrate exceptional performance across a range of safety and quality measures.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Sigma chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma honors beginning teachers with Buzzing Bee award
Lenoir County’s Sigma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma recognized outstanding beginning teachers in their third year of teaching in December with the Buzzing Bee BT Award.
KPD reports multiple arrests involving firearms and impaired driving
Kinston police charged two individuals with going armed to the terror of the people after responding to a report of armed individuals in the Jack Rountree area. In a separate incident, a Lenoir County man was arrested following an erratic driving stop on U.S. 70 and charged with DWI and multiple related offenses.
Swearing-in delayed as elections board withholds certification of Kinston results
The City of Kinston has delayed the swearing-in ceremony for newly elected officials because the Lenoir County Board of Elections has not yet certified the results of the Nov. 4 municipal election.
Lenoir County restaurant inspections
The following inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
Murphy Introduces Legislation to Improve VA Research & Care Delivery
Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., introduced the VA Research Reform Act, legislation to reform the Department of Veterans Affairs’ research ecosystem to improve the efficiency and transparency of care delivery.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County: