Kinston City Council is set to receive an update on a downtown master plan effort that city and county officials say is intended to guide downtown development over the next 20 years.
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Greene County to hold public hearing on joining C-PACE financing program
Greene County commissioners are scheduled Monday to hold a public hearing on whether the county should join North Carolina’s Commercial Property Assessed Capital Expenditure, or C-PACE, program, a state-authorized financing tool for certain private property improvements.
Sites in Edgecombe, Lenoir Counties Granted Funds by EDPNC to Attract Businesses
Two industrial sites in North Carolina received funding this month from the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina to help prepare the properties for future business investment.
Lenoir County restaurant inspections
The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
Sex Offender Arrested for Registration Violations
On March 31, 2026, deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office arrested James Elijiah Lamar Cannon for failing to comply with sex offender registration requirements under North Carolina State Law.
Lenoir County Guardian ad Litem program highlights child advocates during prevention month
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and North Carolina Guardian ad Litem Child Advocate Month, and North Carolina Guardian ad Litem Program 9th Judicial District is raising awareness of the need for more dedicated members of the community to step up and become Guardian ad Litem child advocate volunteers, and help end child abuse and neglect, through supporting children and their families.
Schumata Brown named North Carolina Rural Leader of the Year
RALEIGH, N.C. - Schumata Brown, the Maysville town manager and chairman of the Jones County Board of Education, has been named the 2026 North Carolina Rural Leader of the Year by the NC Rural Center.
Raleigh man arrested on traffic stop, charged with drug trafficking and weapons violation
On March 31, 2026, at approximately 10:30 PM, KPD’s B-Squad conducted a traffic stop on Highway 70 West involving 51-year-old Belal Allan of Raleigh. During the stop, Allan advised officers that he was transporting illegal THC products.
Murphy Introduces Legislation to Improve Medicare Reimbursement Stability
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., introduced the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act, legislation to modernize and update the underlying mechanics of the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) to improve stability for physicians and their patients.
Greene County 2026 Governor's Volunteer Awards Recipients
(Snow Hill, NC) – The North Carolina Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service has presented the 2026 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award to Samantha Gay, Virginia Thomas, Dorothy Harrison, Chester Harrison, and Greene Central FFA. The Governor’s Volunteer Service Award honors people who have shown concern and compassion for their neighbors by making a significant contribution to their community through volunteer service.
Arrest Made Following Intentional Vehicle Assault
On March 29, 2026, deputies with LCSO A Shift and D Shift responded to a vehicle crash in the area of Highway 70 and King Street.
North Lenoir drama to stage ‘Oklahoma!’ in April
North Lenoir High School’s drama department will bring Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma!” to the stage April 23-25, continuing a long-running tradition in a program that is nearing its 40th anniversary.
Veteran Column: G.I. Joes
Two weeks ago, the Kinston Young Marines visited the GI Joe's Military Living History Museum to tour American military history and celebrate important milestones. During the visit, eight Young Marines graduated from recruit training and were promoted to the rank of Young Marine Private, while two advanced from Private to Private First Class. The unit also recognized YM PVT Pileggi, S for earning her Community Service Ribbon and YM PVT Pileggi, L for earning her Musician Ribbon.
Wanted Subject Arrested Without Incident
On March 30, 2026, members of the Kinston Police Department’s D-Squad received information that 36-year-old Megan Carter of Deep Run was in the area of East New Bern Road.
KPD: Notable arrests
Kinston Police Department Notable Arrest March 28–30, 2026
Pink Hill moves to even-year elections while La Grange rejects proposal
As local governments in the region weigh whether municipal elections should be held in odd-numbered or even-numbered years, Pink Hill and La Grange have landed on different answers.
LCSO: Arrest Made Following Suspicious Vehicle Call
On March 29, 2026, deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office A Shift responded to the area of Bank School Road in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
Aaliyah Geralds: Empower Fest
The Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library will be hosting Empower Fest on Thursday, April 2 from 10 am to 2 pm. Empower Fest is an opportunity to empower the people of Lenoir County and beyond by providing access to community resources and programs, while encouraging civic engagement.
Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office Offers “Special Needs Occupant” Vehicle Stickers
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office is now offering “Special Needs Occupant” stickers to members of the community. These stickers are designed to help first responders quickly identify when a vehicle occupant may have special needs, allowing for a more informed and effective response during emergency situations.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were filed with the North Carolina Secretary of State: