Bill Stovall, a Kinston native and 1984 graduate of North Lenoir High School, released his first book, The Ledger Never Lies: How to Stop the Drift and Take an Honest Accounting of Your Life, on Amazon this week.
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Greene County commissioners approve USDA school financing application after contentious meeting with closed session
SNOW HILL — The Greene County Board of Commissioners approved applying for up to $14 million in USDA Rural Development financing Monday for school construction-related projects, including a new elementary school, relocation of administrative offices and a new bus garage, after one commissioner questioned whether the matter was appropriate for closed-session discussion.
Jones County senior center site moving to Maysville Town Hall
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.
Help Wanted: Police Officer
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.
Three arrested after South Davis Street shooting in Kinston
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.
Juvenile charged in South Street shooting that left teen seriously injured
As a result of the ongoing investigation into the June 24, 2026, shooting on South Street, the following individuals have been charged:
NWS: Dangerous heat wave to impact July 4 weekend
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.
Arendell Parrott freshman named third runner-up at Miss North Carolina’s Teen
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.
LCPS: Final nine week Principal’s List/Honor Roll
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!
Update: Incident at Bertie-Martin Regional Detention Center has ended
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.
Kinston Police Department: Recent arrests
Kinston Police Department: Recent arrests
Jones County Heritage Festival to return Sept. 26 with new kids zone, movie night
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.
Mike Parker: Declaration signers placed themselves in jeopardy
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.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Greene commissioners to consider USDA financing for school project
SNOW HILL — The Greene County Board of Commissioners will consider several capital project and school funding items when it meets Monday, June 29.
Lenoir Community College President's and Dean's List Spring Semester 2026
The following students have been named to the President’s and Dean’s Lists at Lenoir Community College for Spring Semester 2026.
Jones County Community Closet turns donations into dignity
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.
Lenoir County Farmer's Market update June 27, 2026
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.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: It’s a “Corntastic” Day!!
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.
Help Wanted: Civil Engineer
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.