Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce newsletter, The Good Stuff - June 2026
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The Jones County Community Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded $4,600 in grants to four organizations supporting the local community. The board of advisors granted:
DEEP RUN — Deep Run will celebrate Independence Day with a community parade, food, vendors, fireworks and live music Friday, June 27.
Blizzard Storage Solutions is offering a June-only storage special for new rentals at all three of its Kinston locations.
The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City says scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across eastern North Carolina this afternoon and early evening.
For six Lenoir County Public Schools seniors, graduation doesn’t just mark the end of high school. It marks the beginning of a career.
On June 19, 2026, deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office D Shift responded to the 2000 block of Ham Street in Kinston in reference to an altercation between two brothers that resulted in serious injuries after one brother was allegedly assaulted with a hatchet.
At approximately 11:21 p.m. on June 19, 2026, officers with the Kinston Police Department's A-Squad responded to The Heritage, located at 127 W. Gordon Street, following reports of a fight and shots fired.
On June 20, 2026, deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office Crash Reduction Team (CRT) were conducting speed enforcement on U.S. Highway 70 near Barwick Station Road when a vehicle was observed traveling 80 mph in a posted 55 mph zone.
As we approach July 4th this year, we are especially drawn to remember the 250th anniversary of The Declaration of Independence. But we must never forget that no document exists in a vacuum. Jefferson and the committee that worked on the Declaration of Independence were carrying out a charge they received after the Second Continental Congress adopted the Lee Resolution on June 7, 1776.
Britton Manor will host Summer Nights at the Manor on June 25, featuring live music, late-night snacks, an open coffee bar and full-service bars.
The following inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
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The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Josie Phelps of La Grange was named to the Dean's List for the spring 2026 term at University of Maryland Global Campus. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 for the term, and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 at UMGC.
Greene County commissioners handled a tax appeal, proclamations, board reappointments, a county pay plan and a youth sports grant closeout during their regular meeting Monday.
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Local corn is here at the Lenoir County Farmers Market. Pick up fresh corn for the weekend and enjoy one of summer's best local favorites.
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