The the Internal Revenue Service contacted Kinston Police Department actively investigating a large-scale gold-based fraud scheme in which a Kinston resident was victimized.
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NWS: Areas west of Highway 17 have the highest chances at seeing wintry precipitation on Sunday
There's still a lot of uncertainty with the potential for wintry precipitation on Sunday. The trend in the models has been towards more rain rather than accumulating snow for the majority of ENC. However, areas west of Highway 17 have the highest chances at seeing wintry precipitation.
Kinston Police Department: Sensitive Incident – Child Abuse Investigation
On January 15, 2026, at approximately 6:35 p.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department’s B-Squad responded to a reported disturbance on the 400 block of Manning Street.
Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins open new combo store in Kinston
Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins are celebrating the grand opening of a new Next Generation combo store in Kinston on Friday, Jan. 16, with giveaways, live entertainment and a Free Coffee for a Year promotion for the first 100 guests.
Gracie Herring Named Marketing and Communications Manager
The North Carolina Global TransPark Economic Development Region is pleased to announce the hiring of Gracie Herring as its new Marketing and Communications Manager.
Evelyn Dove Coleman: Forced Into Treatment
I didn't want to do Dialysis when my blood pressure spiked and damaged my kidneys. As I lay in the E.R. waiting for the Hospice team to come interview me, in walked my adult twin sons. One has his Master's in Public Health and one has an A.I.A. in Risk Management. They are business executives that I raised, so of course I am going to listen to them. My doctor knew that.
A dozen LCPS seniors advance in quest for all-expenses-paid college educations
A dozen LCPS seniors from four high schools took a giant step in recent weeks toward all-expenses-paid college educations, advancing in the competitive process designed to bring top students to top four-year institutions and reward them for their academic excellence.
Duke Energy Foundation Awards $10,000 Grant to Lenoir Community College Foundation
The Lenoir Community College Foundation has received a $10,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to expand scholarships and student support focused on workforce training and high-demand career pathways in eastern North Carolina.
Former CNA Arrested in Kinston Healthcare Fraud Investigation
In November 2024, officers with the Kinston Police Department responded to Signature Healthcare in reference to a reported fraud. A preliminary investigation determined that a certified nursing assistant (CNA), identified as 45-year-old Hildares Parker-Greene, unlawfully obtained debit card information belonging to a patient and used the information to make unauthorized purchases.
Local student launches initiative to support veterans and first responders
Brie Rouse and her family walked into G.I. Joe’s on the morning of Dec. 23, 2025. Little did the veterans know, part of their Christmas had arrived early.
Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D.: Updates from Eastern North Carolina and Washington, D.C.
Thank you for taking the time to read my most recent updates from Eastern North Carolina and Washington, D.C. As always, it remains a true honor and a privilege to represent you in Congress! If this email was forwarded to you, you can subscribe to my e-newsletter here.
Snow Hill Commissioners Appoint Harrell to Board Vacancy, Reelect Wilkes as Mayor Pro Tem
The Snow Hill Board of Commissioners held two connected meetings on Monday, January 12, 2026, at the G. Melvin Oliver Town Hall in Snow Hill. The proceedings began with the conclusion of the recessed regular meeting from December 8, 2025.
Two Arrested Following Narcotics Investigation at Local Convenience Store
On January 13, 2026, narcotics detectives with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation with the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (NC ALE), arrested a 32-year-old Lenoir County male and a 34-year-old Lenoir County female at the Star Mini Mart located on Poole Road.
Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins to open new combo store in Kinston Friday
DUNKIN’ and Baskin-Robbins will celebrate the grand opening of a new combination location in Kinston on Friday, Jan. 16, with giveaways and a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Sentencing Update: Two Plead Guilty to Providing Contraband to Inmates
Shaniqua Reed, 37, of Magnolia, and LaDarius Hines, 26, of Kinston, each appeared in Lenoir County Superior Court today, where they pleaded guilty to one felony count of Providing Contraband to Inmates.
Attempted robbery reported at Maysville Hardee’s
At approximately 6:15 this morning the Jones County Sheriff's Office responded to Hardee's in Maysville, NC for an attempted robbery and assault.
Woman charged after trespassing complaint on East Washington Avenue
On January 9, 2026, officers with the Kinston Police Department’s B-Squad responded to a residence in the 800 block of East Washington Avenue in reference to a trespassing complaint.
Inmate Charged with Drug and Contraband Offenses
Morgan Williams was brought to the Lenoir County Detention Center by Probation and Parole on December 29, 2025, on a parole violation.
North Carolina's November Employment Figures Released
Raleigh, N.C. - The state’s seasonally adjusted November 2025 unemployment rate was 3.8 percent. The national rate was 4.6 percent. October 2025 data are unavailable due to the lapse in appropriations.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds: