On June 6, 2026, at approximately 5:52 p.m., deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office D Shift responded to a report of a suspicious person in the area of Hugo Church Road and Hugo Road.
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Catherine Hardee is headed back to the national trivia stage
The Kinston native and former โJeopardy!โ champion will appear on โTrivial Pursuit,โ the television game show hosted by LeVar Burton. The episode, titled โOn Thin Ice,โ is listed by The CW as Season 2, Episode 219 and is scheduled to air Thursday at 9 p.m.
Lenoir County Public Schools Prepares to Celebrate Nearly 600 Graduates During Commencement Week
Lenoir County Public Schools will celebrate the accomplishments of nearly 600 graduates this week as students from across the district prepare to receive their diplomas and take the next step in their educational and career journeys.
Hinsonโs Printing to open Kinston location June 15
Hinsonโs Printing will open a second location in Kinston on June 15, expanding the family-owned Smithfield business into Lenoir County.
Sponsored: June storage specials with Blizzard Storage Solutions
Blizzard Storage Solutions is offering a June-only storage special for new rentals at all three of its Kinston locations.
Public Notice: Visit Kinston Public Hearing
Notice is hereby given that the Kinston-Lenoir County Tourism Development Authority will hold a Public Hearing at 2:20 pm on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at the Kinston-Lenoir County Visitor & Information Center, 101 East New Bern, Kinston, NC 28504.
Whatley emphasizes jobs, public safety and military support during Kinston campaign stop
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley told supporters during a Kinston meet-and-greet that his campaign is focused on jobs, public safety, lower costs and support for North Carolinaโs military community.
Sheriff Rogers addresses concerns over Flock license plate readers
As your Sheriff, I am completely against any system being used for personal, political, or other improper purposes. These License Plate Readers are used strictly as an investigative tool to help protect our citizens and assist law enforcement in solving crimes.
Extension Master Gardener Volunteer of Lenoir County presented with the NC Governorโs Volunteer Service Award
Paige Petticrew, Consumer Horticulture Extension Agent in Lenoir County, was honored to nominate Lenoir County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers (EMGVs) Jeannie Holmes and Debbie Jones for the NC Governorโs Volunteer Service Award earlier this year. Both Jeannie and Debbie truly embody the spirit of the award through their dedication, leadership, and service to the community, making the nomination process an easy decision.
La Grange recommended budget holds tax, utility rates steady
LA GRANGE โ The Town of La Grangeโs recommended budget for fiscal year 2026-27 would keep the property tax rate and base utility rates unchanged while funding street, utility, downtown, park and facility projects.
KPD: Mother Charged After Child Found Unattended
On June 7, 2026, at approximately 9:00 a.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department's A-Squad responded to a residence in the 900 block of Savannah Lane in reference to a reported missing 5-year-old child.
Mother Charged Following Child Abuse Investigation
On May 28, 2026, the Kinston Police Department's Investigations Division received information from the Department of Social Services regarding suspected child abuse involving a 12-year-old child.
KPD: Continued investigation leads to additional arrest
On ๐๐๐น๐ ๐ญ๐ฑ, ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฑ, members of the Kinston Police Departmentโs Investigations Division responded to Samโs Mini Mart in reference to a shooting involving 12-year-old that ultimately left the child paralyzed.
Senator Brent Jackson: Dear Friend of Senate District 9
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.
Lenoir Community College Expands AI Education Opportunities Through Partnership with Wayne Community College
Lenoir Community College students will soon have access to one of North Carolina's pioneering artificial intelligence degree programs through a new partnership with Wayne Community College.
Elder Abuse Awareness Walk set for June 15 in Kinston
The Lenoir County Council on Aging will host an Elder Abuse Awareness Walk at 9 a.m. June 15, beginning at its office at 112 E. Blount St. in Kinston.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
North Carolina's April County and Area Employment Figures Released
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in 57 counties, increased in eight, and remained unchanged in 35 in April 2026. Hyde County had the highest unemployment rate at 5.7 percent while Currituck County had the lowest at 2.7 percent.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Winners of the 2026 Jabberwock Scholarship Pageant
The Kinston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., in partnership with the Delta Research Education Foundation, presented the 2026 Jabberwock Scholarship Pageant on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Kinston Performing Arts Center.