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The Lenoir County Board of Commissioners opened its first meeting of 2026 on Jan. 5 by honoring the late Commissioner Roland Best before approving a series of economic development, budget, and administrative actions, including financing for a new industrial shell building and additional legal support for the Department of Social Services.
On January 4, 2026, officers with the Kinston Police Department’s C-Squad responded to a disturbance in the 100 block of N. Trianon Street.
On January 2, 2026, at approximately 7:08 a.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department’s C-Squad responded to a residence on Hardee Road in reference to a report of indecent exposure.
The Greene County Board of Commissioners will consider approving adjustments to emergency medical services fees following a recommendation from the county’s billing provider during their Jan. 5 meeting.
The Jones County Board of Commissioners will consider approval of a contract agreement involving Trenton Emergency Medical Services.
A rezoning request for a property at 519 Towerhill Road will go before the Kinston City Council during a public hearing Tuesday.
As we close out 2025, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to our local veterans as well as the veterans of G.I. Joe’s and your families.
Greene County commissioners will receive the county’s fiscal year 2025 audit during their Jan. 5 meeting.
Jones County commissioners will review a proposed amendment to an existing economic development agreement during their Jan. 5 meeting.
Kinston officials are moving forward with the demolition of three condemned properties, while more than 100 others remain under review, according to a demolition update scheduled for presentation to City Council.
The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
Gone are the protein obsessed, in case you haven’t heard, the current social media trend taking over Tik Tok is fibermaxxing. The practice of fibermaxxing is the about increasing or maximizing your fiber intake in order to boost digestion and overall health. It works best when you slowly integrate additional fiber in your diet. Dieticians recommend doing this by increasing your intake of whole foods, like beans, berries and whole grains.
The Greene County Board of Commissioners will consider awarding a construction contract for a major water system improvement project that converts several wells from gas chlorine to liquid chlorine disinfection.
The Jones County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing Monday related to Community Development Block Grant funding during its regular meeting.
Kinston City Council will consider changes to historic preservation procedures and approve funding for an update to the city’s design standards.
The Kinston City Council will consider an operating budget amendment Tuesday that includes a $40,000 appropriation for professional lobbying services.
On October 21, 2024, at approximately 5:00 p.m., deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 3800 block of Pecan Grove Circle in reference to a suspicious death. Upon arrival, deputies secured the scene, and the General Investigations Division initiated an extensive investigation.
"Abou Ben Adhem" is a poem by James Henry Leigh Hunt. It describes a man awakened during the night by the light of an angel in his room writing on a tablet. Abou asked the vision what he's writing and he answers that he's writing down the names of those who love the Lord. When he learns he is not one of the names being written down, he asks to be recorded, then, as one who loves his fellow man. The next night, the angel returns and lo, Abou Ben Adhem's name is at the top of the list.
On December 16, 2025, officers with the Kinston Police Department responded to reports of illegal dumping near the intersection of Jay Street and Lincoln Street. Officers coordinated with the City of Kinston Public Services Department to remove a large quantity of discarded trash and debris from the area. At that time, no suspect information or investigative leads were available, and the case was temporarily closed.
On December 30, 2025, Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office D Shift deputies and Detectives located a vehicle in the Lowe’s parking lot that had been reported stolen and entered into NCIC by the Wilmington Police Department.
