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Cody Baggett never expected an agriculture classroom to help shape his path toward medicine or two of North Carolina’s most prestigious scholarship opportunities. Now, the South Lenoir High School senior and FFA president is a finalist for both the Morehead-Cain Scholarship at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the Goodnight Scholarship at North Carolina State University, honors that recognize students for academic excellence, leadership and service.
Neuse News and Magic Mile Media are accepting applications for their paid summer internship program, offering a limited number of opportunities for high school and college students and a once in a lifetime experience.
In August, 2025, Kenji Jerkins, 31, and Tyquil Yates, 31, were arrested by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office as a result of a narcotic investigation into the distribution of methamphetamine throughout Lenoir County. During their arrest, a large quantity of methamphetamine was located.
Jones County achieved a major milestone with the groundbreaking of a new industrial shell building—an important step forward for the county’s economic growth and long-term prosperity.
On February 7, 2026, KPD’s D-Squad responded to a hit and run involving a pedestrian and a motor vehicle in the area of Smithfield Packing.
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Around midnight on February 6, 2026, Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office deputies assigned to C Shift conducted a vehicle stop on NC 258 North near Daly Waldrop Road involving a gray Nissan Altima. The vehicle was stopped for a registration violation.
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
The Lenoir County Commissioners, during their February 5 meeting, issued a proclamation honoring Christine Maroules who will celebrate her 100th birthday on February 8.
The 2026 Miss Neuse Scholarship Pageant has introduced this year’s contestants, continuing its mission as a fundraiser supporting young women ages 14 to 17.
The Daikon radish is a winter vegetable usually sown in mid to late summer and harvested in the cooler months. The Daikon radish can be found in a variety of shapes and colors and boasts a characteristic crispness and snap when served or eaten raw, but totally changes to something more like a potato when cooked. It is said that the Daikon is much milder and less peppery than the familiar red radish.
The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
On February 5, 2026, Kinston Police Department D-Squad officers conducted a traffic stop on West South Street involving 29-year-old Juquan Jackson of New Bern.
On February 5, 2026, the Kinston Police Department’s VCAT team concluded a narcotics distribution investigation involving 24-year-old Sincere Teach. With assistance from KPD’s Investigations Division, a search warrant was executed at a residence in the 1100 block of Ferndale Lane.
When I was a Freshman in college, one of my professors assigned me a book to read that was not on the Curriculum List.
The Town of Pink Hill posted the following: Due to a high volume of calls at Town Hall, we would like to provide the following update. At this time, there is no estimated timeframe for completion of the waterline repairs.
Today Governor Stein signed an executive order to improve behavioral health care and public safety in North Carolina. Executive Order 33 directs several cabinet agencies to take action strengthening how the state’s behavioral health and criminal justice systems coordinate and serve the public.
Raleigh, N.C. — Today, Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) tapped Sen. Jackson (R-Sampson, Jones) to work on property tax reforms alongside other senators from across North Carolina.
Rain today combined with high temperatures well into the 40s should bring some good melting. Unfortunately colder air moves back in tonight into early Thursday.
First Presbyterian Church of Kinston will receive a truckload of food and relief supplies Thursday through a partnership with Convoy of Hope, a faith-based nonprofit organization focused on hunger relief, community outreach and disaster assistance.
