The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office Governor’s Highway Safety Program Crash Reduction Team hosted an operation on the Western Side of Lenoir County Saturday, January 3, 2026 as the annual GHSP Holiday ‘Booze It & Lose It’ Campaign came to an end.
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Kinston to accept $65,000 grant for bike and pedestrian planning
The Kinston City Council will consider accepting a $65,000 multimodal planning grant from the North Carolina Department of Transportation to update the city’s bicycle and pedestrian network plan.
Kinston native names to Dean's list
Christopher Taulbee of Kinston (28504) has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's Fall 2025 Dean's List. The fall terms run from September to December.
Lenoir County settles administration building lawsuit using insurance funds, officials say
The Lenoir County Board of Commissioners on Jan. 5 approved a budget ordinance amendment related to the settlement of a lawsuit stemming from the renovation of the county administration building, with county officials repeatedly emphasizing that taxpayer dollars were not used.
NC State Board of Elections formally certifies Kareem Moore as Kinston Mayor
The North Carolina State Board of Elections has formally certified Kareem Moore as the duly elected mayor.
Lenoir County commissioners approve economic development financing, DSS legal funding and insurance-funded settlement
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.
Man Arrested During Disturbance and Assault on Officer
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.
Kinston man charged twice in two days in indecent exposure case
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.
Greene County considers increases to EMS service fees
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.
Jones County to review Trenton EMS contract agreement
The Jones County Board of Commissioners will consider approval of a contract agreement involving Trenton Emergency Medical Services.
Council to hear rezoning request for Towerhill Road property
A rezoning request for a property at 519 Towerhill Road will go before the Kinston City Council during a public hearing Tuesday.
G.I. Joe’s Veteran Museum: Veteran’s end of year message
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.
Commissioners to hear audit results for Greene County’s 2025 fiscal year
Greene County commissioners will receive the county’s fiscal year 2025 audit during their Jan. 5 meeting.
Commissioners to consider amendment to economic development agreement
Jones County commissioners will review a proposed amendment to an existing economic development agreement during their Jan. 5 meeting.
City plans demolition of three condemned properties, 118 remain on list
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.
Lenoir County restaurant inspections
The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Fibermaxxing, is it right for you?
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.
Greene County to move forward with scaled-back $1 million water system chlorine conversion
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.
Jones County commissioners to hold public hearing on CDBG matters
The Jones County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing Monday related to Community Development Block Grant funding during its regular meeting.
Council to amend historic preservation rules, approve $32,000 project
Kinston City Council will consider changes to historic preservation procedures and approve funding for an update to the city’s design standards.