Lenoir County will move from an eight-year real property reappraisal cycle to a four-year cycle after officials said shorter cycles could help reduce sticker shock for property owners.
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Lenoir County approves fire department payment plan after sales tax distribution errors
Lenoir County commissioners approved a payment schedule to address more than $1.8 million in sales tax distribution discrepancies involving several volunteer fire departments.
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.
Vehicle Crash Leads to DWI Arrest
While conducting proactive patrols, officers with KPD's A-Squad located a vehicle that had collided with a light pole at Greenbriar Road and W Vernon Avenue. Officers made contact with the driver, identified as 41-year-old Martha Guardiola, and initiated an investigation into the incident.
Lenoir County commissioners approve $105 million budget after tax rate, transit debate
Lenoir County commissioners approved a $105.1 million budget after a divided debate over the tax rate, public transportation funding and whether the county should reduce the burden on property owners following revaluation.
From the Desk of Senator Brent Jackson, June 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.
Kinston native places second in cybersecurity competition
Kinston native Jhordan A. Sargeant placed second in the MetLife Summer Cyber Invitational Live Fire Exercise held in Cary, according to information submitted by his family.
Kinston City Council to consider 2026-27 budget, rezoning request and repair program
Kinston City Council is scheduled to consider adoption of the city’s fiscal year 2026-27 budget during its regular meeting Tuesday, June 16.
La Grange native Nygel D. Robinson wins 15 national theatre awards with Mexodus
LA GRANGE— On the heels of the 79th Annual Tony Awards, a musical with roots right here in Lenoir County is experiencing the success of a lifetime. Nygel D. Robinson of LaGrange, N.C. is a graduate of the North Lenoir High School Drama Department and went on to co-write, compose, and star in a two-man show called Mexodus that has spent the season beating out full-production Broadway spectacles to win 15 major theatre awards, including Best Musical honors from four of the country’s most respected awards programs.
Mike Parker: A significant anniversary took place on Sunday
While many of us have been focused on America’s 250th anniversary as we celebrate the Declaration of Independence and remember the war that followed, we would be remiss to forget that this year also marks the 251st anniversary of one of our most important institutions.
Greene County commissioners to consider budget, opioid funds and pay plan Monday
SNOW HILL — Greene County commissioners are scheduled to consider the county’s fiscal year 2026-27 budget ordinance during their Monday, June 15 meeting, along with several items tied to public health, county employee pay, youth sports facilities and local cultural recognition.
Lenoir County marriages
The following couples were married in Lenoir County:
Flag Day observed today: How to properly display, care for and retire an American flag
Flag Day is observed today, June 14, marking the anniversary of the adoption of the American flag by the Second Continental Congress in 1777.
SECU Foundation Awards $18,000 Bridge to Career Scholarship Funding to Lenoir Community College
Employees of the Kinston branch of SECU recently presented a check for $18,000 to Lenoir Community College in support of the SECU Foundation Bridge to Career Scholarship Program for the 2025–2026 academic year.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Jones County commissioners to hold budget hearing, hear health department updates Monday
TRENTON — The Jones County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the county’s fiscal year 2026-27 budget ordinance during its regular meeting Monday.
Lenoir County Farmer's Market update June 13, 2026
This Saturday's market lineup includes Julie Babbin in the Commercial Kitchen, Gregory Gardens, B&B Eggs, Teri Johnson with TJ Designs, Chrisi Luv Designs, Shannon Bachman, TC Smith Produce, Holy Granola, Mary and David's Farm, and Rodney Jarman. Plan your market list and stop by from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m.
New order restricts phones, electronic devices in Lenoir, Greene Superior Courtrooms
A new administrative order restricts the possession and use of cell phones, smart watches, cameras and other electronic devices in Superior Courtrooms in Lenoir and Greene counties.
Lenoir County births
The following births were registered with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Kinston’s Catherine Hardee wins $24,000 on ‘Trivial Pursuit,’ returns next week as champion
Catherine Hardee’s return to national trivia competition ended with a win — twice.