On March 21, 2026, deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office received information from concerned citizens regarding possible wanted subjects in the area of Hardy Bridge Road.
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LCSO: Traffic Stop Leads to Fentanyl Arrest
A traffic stop conducted by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office, Street Crimes and Rapid Response (SCARR) Team, resulted in the arrest of a Goldsboro man on narcotics charges.
How One Clever Impostor Helped Kingston Rethink the Crown
In 1772, Kinston was still known as Kingston, a small backwoods town with big hopes and muddy streets. News did not travel fast, but gossip did. So, when word spread that the sister of the Queen of England was coming through town, you can imagine the excitement. Royalty in Kingston!
Abigail Hull Elected to Membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
BATON ROUGE, LA (03/16/2026)-- Abigail Hull of Kinston, North Carolina, was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at East Carolina University.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have passed away in Lenoir County:
Prolec GE Waukesha breaks ground on $140 million Wayne County expansion
WAYNE COUNTY – Prolec GE Waukesha officials joined state and local leaders today to celebrate the groundbreaking of a major expansion at the company’s Goldsboro facility. The project represents a $140 million capital investment and will create 330 new jobs while significantly increasing production of medium power transformers.
Women’s History Month spotlight: Dr. Kimberly Outlaw-Starkey serves and leads
As Women’s History Month continues, Dr. Kimberly Outlaw-Starkey’s work on the Lenoir County Board of Education stands as both a local milestone and an example of service rooted in learning, advocacy and public education.
Save Our Historic Fremont School
Fremont Elementary School has been a part of our community’s story for more than a century. Built in 1923 through the dedication and generosity of Fremont’s citizens, the school has educated generations of children and served as a gathering place for families and neighbors alike.
Kinston native graduates from Georgia State University
Cormya Baker of Kinston graduated in Fall 2025 from Georgia State University with an Associate of Science degree in Business Administration.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
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.