The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
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Kinston Police Department | Weekly Notable Arrests
Here is a summary of notable arrests made by KPD officers this week:
County approves $30,000 for downtown Kinston master plan
At their March 18th meeting the Lenoir County Board of Commissioners voted 4-3 to approve a $30,000 contribution toward a downtown Kinston master plan, a document city and county officials say is intended to guide redevelopment and land use in the city’s core.
State Superintendent Maurice “Mo” Green visits Contentnea-Savannah K-8 to spotlight Golden LEAF investment
State Superintendent Maurice “Mo” Green visited Contentnea-Savannah K-8 on Wednesday as district and school leaders highlighted how a major Golden LEAF grant is being used to strengthen instruction, expand career readiness and improve math outcomes for students.
Coastal Plains livestock show returns April 6-7
The 86th Annual Coastal Plains Junior Livestock Show and Sale is right around the corner and we want to invite everyone to join us on April 6th and 7th at the Lenoir County Livestock Arena. Every year over 100 youth from Pitt, Greene, Lenoir, Craven, Jones, Carteret, Cumberland, Onslow, Duplin, Sampson, Pamlico, and Pender counties participate in this event.
Kinston High School champions recognized at Kinston council meeting, pay study approved
The Kinston City Council approved a compensation and classification study for implementation in the fiscal year 2027 budget, adopted a budget amendment, advanced infrastructure items and approved community events during its regular meeting Tuesday, March 17, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, 207 E. King St.
Celebrating Women’s History Month and the all-female surgical team at UNC Health Lenoir
Every March, Women’s History Month reminds us to pause and celebrate the women who have changed the world, especially those who’ve done it by healing others. Medicine hasn’t always been an easy field for women to break into, but from the first female doctors in the 1800s to today’s surgical leaders, women have pushed through barriers with intelligence, compassion, and grit.
Electric bills leave Kinston residents searching
Across Kinston, a troubling conversation continues to grow louder. It is happening in living rooms, church parking lots, grocery store aisles, and community meetings. The topic is the same everywhere: extremely high electric bills. Residents throughout the city are reporting utility bills that seem almost unbelievable. Some families say their monthly statements have reached $700, $1,000, and in some cases even $2,000. For many households, these amounts are not simply difficult—they are devastating.
St. Patrick’s Day Enforcement: ‘Booze It & Lose It’ Campaign Runs March 16-22
Statewide law enforcement will conduct increased patrols to deter impaired driving
Kinston Police Department Weekend Arrest Recap
Over the weekend, KPD officers remained proactive in addressing crime and keeping our community safe. The following individuals were arrested and charged:
Monday: Severe storm threat continues across Eastern North Carolina
The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City warned Monday that severe thunderstorms remain a threat across Eastern North Carolina on March 16, with forecasters calling it a potentially significant severe weather event.
State Emergency Response Team Preparing for Severe Weather Threat
(RALEIGH) Governor Josh Stein and state officials are asking all North Carolinians to prepare for severe weather because a rare Level 4 Moderate Risk has been issued by the National Weather Service. The primary threats with this storm system are damaging wind gusts of 74 mph or higher, large hail, and tornadoes.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Community invited to support St. Baldrick’s fundraiser in Kinston
On November 15, 2018, the most courageous kid I have ever known, at the age of 15, passed on to be with the Lord. He was handsome, intelligent, great sense of humor, and a quick wit. He was a gifted musician. His faith was stronger than that of some of the greatest preachers I’ve known. He was the best of us. His name was Colby Tucker.
NWS: Severe weather for Monday significant
The threat for severe thunderstorms continues for Monday, March 16. This has the potential to be a significant severe weather event. In addition, there remains a marginal risk of severe thunderstorms this evening and overnight. Attached is the latest briefing for this event.
NWS: Monday's severe weather threat has potential for 70+ winds and tornadoes
The threat for severe thunderstorms continues to increase for Monday, March 16. This has the potential to be a significant severe weather event. In addition to tomorrow, there is a marginal risk of severe thunderstorms Sunday and Sunday night.
Dr. Edwin Little honored in Pink Hill as he retires after decades of service
Pink Hill residents gathered to honor Dr. Edwin Little as he retires after more than four decades of serving the community, marking the end of an era for one of the town’s longtime physicians.
LCSO: Border-to-Border DWI Checkpoint Conducted on US 70
During the evening of Friday, March 13, 2026, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office in partnership with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office conducted a Border-to-Border DWI Checkpoint on US 70 at the Wayne/Lenoir County line.
Lenoir County restaurant inspections
The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
Pink Hill Festival Committee plans two Easter weekend events
PINK HILL — The Pink Hill Festival Committee is preparing for a full Easter weekend with two community events scheduled for March 27 and March 28 in Pink Hill.