Perry Tyndall has a habit of deflecting praise. Winning another state basketball championship last month โ Kinston High Schoolโs seventh since 2008 โ has made more demands on the coachโs natural modestly.
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Greene County Celebrates Opening of New License Plate Agency in Snow Hill
After four years without local DMV services, Greene County residents can once again handle vehicle registrations, tag renewals, and title work close to home. Local officials and community members gathered for the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the countyโs new license plate agency, located at 415 U.S. Highway 13 South, Suite C, at Laney Wood Place in Snow Hill.
Class of 2026 Honors Growth, Leadership and Achievement at Early College Graduation
Lenoir County Early College High School celebrated a historic Class of 2026 during Wednesday eveningโs graduation ceremony, honoring students whose accomplishments set new records for the school in academic achievement, college degrees earned and scholarship offers.
Richlands Man Arrested Following Attempted ATM Break-In in Pink Hill
On May 11, 2026, at approximately 1:32 a.m., deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriffโs Office responded to an alarm activation at the State Employeesโ Credit Union CashPoints ATM located at the Midway Mart, 8174 Highway 258 South in Pink Hill.
Lenoir Community College Receives $25,000 Duke Energy Grant to Launch Electrical Training in Maysville
The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded the Lenoir Community College Foundation a $25,000 grant to support the launch of an accredited electrician training program at the new Maysville Workforce Development Center.
Juvenile Charged Following Shooting on Williams Loop Road
A juvenile has been taken into custody following a shooting that left a 19-year-old man seriously injured.
Inmate Charged After Assault on Detention Officer
On May 11, 2026, at approximately 3:36 a.m., deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriffโs Office D Shift responded to an assault at the W.E. โBillyโ Smith Detention Center after a detention officer was assaulted by an inmate.
๐๐ถ๐ป๐๐๐ผ๐ป ๐ฃ๐ผ๐น๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ด๐ฒ ๐๐๐ป๐ป ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป ๐๐ถ๐๐ต ๐๐ช๐ ๐๐ผ๐น๐น๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ง๐ต๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฒ-๐ฉ๐ฒ๐ต๐ถ๐ฐ๐น๐ฒ ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ต
On May 9, 2026, at approximately 6:06 p.m., officers with the Kinston Police Departmentโs C-Squad responded to a three-vehicle motor vehicle crash in the 100 block of [Road Name].
๐๐ถ๐ป๐๐๐ผ๐ป ๐ฃ๐ผ๐น๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐๐ฟ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐๐ผ๐น๐น๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ธ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ป๐๐ฒ๐๐๐ถ๐ด๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฒ ๐ฅ๐ผ๐ฎ๐ฑ
On May 9, 2026, officers with the Kinston Police Departmentโs 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.
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 โ 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 stateโs seasonally adjusted March 2026 unemployment rate was 3.7 percent, decreasing 0.1 of a percentage point from Februaryโs 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 Commerceโs latest โThe Good Stuffโ 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 โ 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.