On May 9, 2026, officers with the Kinston Police Department’s A-Squad responded to a report of four suspects breaking into a building located at 834 Hardee Road. The caller advised that the suspects were actively defacing the building with paint.
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Jones County Health Department to host Cradle to Community Care Day
Jones County Health Department will host Cradle to Community Care Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at the Jones County Civic Center, 832 N.C. 58 South in Trenton.
From the Desk of Senator Brent Jackson, May 2026
Thank you for taking the time to read my newsletter and staying connected with the latest news from District Nine and our efforts in the General Assembly.
Help Wanted: Automotive Systems Technology Instructor – North Lenoir High School
The Automotive Systems Technology Instructor is responsible for providing quality instruction to program students using seated, online, hybrid, and lab courses. The Instructor will teach basic automotive courses, prepare high school students for Career and College Promise (CCP) certificate completion, and lay a strong foundation for more advanced level courses on the main campus upon graduation.
Help Wanted: Aviation Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Instructor
The Aviation Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Instructor will be responsible for delivering training material that will instruct students on metallic structure and composite standards used in manufacturing and typical structural repairs, per technical documentation, within a classroom and laboratory environment.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Snow Hill Primary Terrific Kid Awards
Snow Hill Primary gives out a weekly award called "Terrific Kid" awards. Each teacher at SHP chooses a student who has been responsible, shows great character, or has reached a personal goal. On Fridays, these students are presented with an award and are congratulated for their hard work. Below are Snow Hill Primary's Terrific Kid Awards!
North Carolina's March Employment Figures Released
Raleigh, N.C. - The state’s seasonally adjusted March 2026 unemployment rate was 3.7 percent, decreasing 0.1 of a percentage point from February’s revised rate. The national rate decreased 0.1 of a percentage point to 4.3 percent.
Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce: The Good Stuff - May
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.
Help Wanted: Automotive Systems Technology Instructor – North Lenoir High School
The Automotive Systems Technology Instructor is responsible for providing quality instruction to program students using seated, online, hybrid, and lab courses. The Instructor will teach basic automotive courses, prepare high school students for Career and College Promise (CCP) certificate completion, and lay a strong foundation for more advanced level courses on the main campus upon graduation.
Help Wanted: Aviation Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Instructor
The Aviation Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Instructor will be responsible for delivering training material that will instruct students on metallic structure and composite standards used in manufacturing and typical structural repairs, per technical documentation, within a classroom and laboratory environment.
Lenoir Community College Celebrates Class of 2026 at Annual Commencement Ceremony
Lenoir Community College celebrated its 64th Annual Commencement Ceremony on May 7, recognizing the achievements of more than 400 graduates whose educational journeys reflect determination, perseverance, and personal growth. Family members, faculty, staff, and community supporters gathered at the LCC Gymnasium to honor the Class of 2026 and celebrate this important milestone.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Local students prepare for nursing careers through Lenoir Community College pathway
Four local students who recently graduated from high school are preparing to enter specialized hospital units after completing a nursing pathway through Lenoir Community College.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Spring and Summer recipes
There is no doubt one of the best things about the changing of the seasons is the abundance of fresh local produce. Meals are much easier to prepare and tend to be much lighter and better for our nutritional health.
Lenoir County Farmer's Market update for May 9, 2026
Lenoir County Farmer's Market update for May 9, 2026
Kinston man charged with statutory rape following Snapchat cyber tip
A 20-year-old Kinston man was arrested May 7 following an investigation into the alleged online solicitation of minors through Snapchat, according to the Craven County Sheriff’s Office.
UNC Health Lenoir therapist helps bring adaptive tricycle to local patient
A partnership between UNC Health Lenoir Outpatient Pediatric Physical Therapy and the Greater Fayetteville Chapter of National AMBUCS is helping bring adaptive tricycles to people with disabilities in the community.
Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office Participates in Community Helpers Week at Deep Run Childcare
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office was proud to participate in Community Helpers Week at Deep Run Childcare, an event designed to introduce young children to the people in the community who help keep things safe and running smoothly each day.
Big Wins for Students, Key Approvals for 2026–2027 at Latest Board of Education Meeting
The Lenoir County Board of Education met for its regularly scheduled meeting on May 4, 2026, recognizing outstanding student and staff achievements while taking action on several items in preparation for the 2026–2027 school year.