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JONES COUNTY — Jones County Senior Services is preparing to move its Pollocksville senior center site to a new senior room at Maysville Town Hall, a change county officials hope will make the program more accessible and welcoming for older residents.
Performs protective service work involving a variety of general or support duty police assignments, and related work as required. Work is performed under the immediate supervision of the Police Sergeant.
On June 28, 2026, at approximately 11:37 p.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department's B-Squad responded to 316 South Davis Street following reports of a shooting.
As a result of the ongoing investigation into the June 24, 2026, shooting on South Street, the following individuals have been charged:
This will be prolonged and expected to have extreme impacts for the majority of our area this weekend, coinciding with the 4th of July celebrations.
Brie Rouse, a rising freshman at Arendell Parrott Academy, placed third runner-up at the Miss North Carolina’s Teen competition Saturday, June 27, at the High Point Theatre in High Point.
Lenoir County Public Schools is proud to recognize students who made their schools’ Principal’s List and Honor Roll in the final nine weeks of instruction this school year. Congratulations to everyone who has been named!
Around 5 AM this morning, inmates at the Bertie-Martin Regional Detention Center overpowered correctional staff and seized control of the facility, prompting an immediate response from local, state, and federal authorities.
JONES COUNTY — The Jones County Heritage Festival will return Saturday, Sept. 26, with a downtown parade, family activities, traditional demonstrations and new additions aimed at helping children connect with the county’s history.
As we approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, we are often so caught up in the document itself that we overlook the 56 people who signed it. While the Declaration itself is worthy of more consideration than we ever give it, we need to consider the men who placed themselves and their families at risk in signing the document.
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
SNOW HILL — The Greene County Board of Commissioners will consider several capital project and school funding items when it meets Monday, June 29.
The following students have been named to the President’s and Dean’s Lists at Lenoir Community College for Spring Semester 2026.
JONES COUNTY — What began in an elections trailer has grown into a countywide sharing effort that is helping families, students, domestic violence survivors, seniors, cancer patients and residents facing unexpected hardships.
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.
In the words of the famous Tariq, better known in 2022 as the “Corn Kid”, when it is time for fresh corn to hit local markets, it is a “corntastic” day. Corn just makes you happy!! There are few fresh seasonal vegetables that bring the business to the Farmers Market more than fresh corn. Customers flock to the market to buy bushel bags at a time.
Performs professional work involved in the design, construction, inspection and maintenance of a variety of public works and utility facilities, and related work as required. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Engineering Project Manager. Limited supervision may be exercised over temporary employees.
PITT COUNTY – In July, property owners in Pitt and Lenoir counties will receive their annual property tax bills. Pitt, Lenoir counties and Town of Grifton announce residents located within Grifton, N.C. will receive updated annual property tax bills that include both county and municipal taxes on a single statement.
Raleigh, N.C. - The state’s seasonally adjusted May 2026 unemployment rate was 3.7 percent, remaining unchanged from April’s revised rate. The national rate was unchanged at 4.3 percent.
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