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Emerging economic development professionals from across North Carolina gathered in Kinston this week for the 2026 Emerging Executives Forum, a two-day event hosted by the North Carolina Economic Development Association and presented by ECS Southeast and the Lenoir County Development Alliance.
UNC Health Lenoir has been awarded a 4-star rating by CMS, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. CMS is the federal agency that provides health coverage to more than 160 million people through Medicare, Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program, and the Health Insurance Marketplace. CMS works in partnership with the entire healthcare community to improve quality, equity, and outcomes across the healthcare system.
On May 11, 2026, the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit arrested Antonio Strong, 56, of Kinston on outstanding warrants stemming from an investigation into the distribution of illegal controlled substances in Lenoir County.
Lenoir County Public Schools is inviting students to take part in its 2025-2026 summer programs, offering a wide range of academic and enrichment opportunities for rising sixth through 12th grade students.
On May 12, 2026, at approximately 7:59 p.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department's D-Squad were patrolling the area of Adkin Street and Tower Hill Road when they observed a vehicle run a stop sign at the intersection.
Perry Tyndall has a habit of deflecting praise. Winning another state basketball championship last month – Kinston High School’s seventh since 2008 – has made more demands on the coach’s natural modestly.
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 county’s new license plate agency, located at 415 U.S. Highway 13 South, Suite C, at Laney Wood Place in Snow Hill.
Lenoir County Early College High School celebrated a historic Class of 2026 during Wednesday evening’s graduation ceremony, honoring students whose accomplishments set new records for the school in academic achievement, college degrees earned and scholarship offers.
On May 11, 2026, at approximately 1:32 a.m., deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office responded to an alarm activation at the State Employees’ Credit Union CashPoints ATM located at the Midway Mart, 8174 Highway 258 South in Pink Hill.
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.
A juvenile has been taken into custody following a shooting that left a 19-year-old man seriously injured.
On May 11, 2026, at approximately 3:36 a.m., deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office D Shift responded to an assault at the W.E. “Billy” Smith Detention Center after a detention officer was assaulted by an inmate.
On May 9, 2026, at approximately 6:06 p.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department’s C-Squad responded to a three-vehicle motor vehicle crash in the 100 block of [Road Name].
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.
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.
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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.
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.
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
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!
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