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The ENC Renaissance Faire is scheduled for April 11 and 12 at the Lenoir County Fairgrounds, 401 Fairgrounds Road in Kinston. Organizers say the event will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day and will feature vendors, performers, food and attractions tied to a Renaissance festival theme. Ticket information and event details are being posted through the faire’s official website and social media pages.
Lenoir Community College’s Omicron Rho Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa recently held its spring induction.
The Jones County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to meet Tuesday, April 7, with an agenda that includes updates on public health, social services, recreation planning, tax matters and a proposed fire protection service district.
The Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce’s latest “The Good Stuff” newsletter features a packed lineup of spring events, including youth livestock competitions, community fundraisers, classes, festivals and business activities happening across Lenoir County in April and May.
Greene County commissioners are scheduled Monday to consider adopting an updated Comprehensive Transportation Plan that would guide transportation development in the county for the next 10 years.
Kinston City Council is expected to consider awarding the city’s electric division tree trimming and right-of-way maintenance contract to Xylem Tree Services.
Get ready for a day of friendly competition, big energy, and community fun—Lenoir County Young Professionals will host a community kickball tournament on April 25 at Fairfield Park at 10:30 AM, inviting local businesses, organizations, and community members to step onto the field for an unforgettable day of connection and competition.
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
The Rotaract Club of Kinston is thrilled to announce its upcoming Car Show & Vendor Event on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Copper Mill Mercantile. This family-friendly event promises an action-packed day for car enthusiasts, local businesses, and the community.
Kinston City Council is expected to consider authorizing city staff to obtain contract pricing through Sourcewell for the purchase of a new fire engine.
Greene County commissioners are scheduled Monday to consider accepting a $70,000 bequest left to the Greene County Animal Shelter.
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
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.
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.
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.
The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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