Jones County officials are seeking additional foster families to provide temporary, stable homes for children who cannot safely remain with their biological families.
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Back-to-School with Neuse Regional Libraries
As the summer winds down and kids across our region head back to school, Neuse Regional Libraries staff are reflecting on what a busy summer it has been. Over the six weeks of the Unearth a Story Summer Reading Program, 785 participants (ages 0-18) read 164,760 minutes.
Jones County Spotlight: Halle Powell uses dance to serve seniors across North Carolina
At 19, Halle Powell is already blending her love of dance, service and senior care into a statewide mission.
From the Desk of Senator Brent Jackson, September, 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.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Greene County commissioners to meet Tuesday after Labor Day holiday
The Greene County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 8, because county offices are closed Monday for Labor Day.
Kinston, NC Greene Lamp Community Action, an AmeriCorps partner commemorates 9/11 25th anniversary
AmeriCorps is the federal agency connecting individuals and organizations through service and volunteering to tackle the nation’s most pressing challenges. Greene Lamp Community Action is a proud partner of AmeriCorps and receives funding from them to operate the 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance Program.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Ricardo Arias Named New Principal of Greene Early College High School
It is with great pleasure that Greene County Schools announces the appointment of Mr. Ricardo Arias as the new Principal of Greene Early College High School. We are excited to welcome him back to the Greene County Schools family.
Greene County to consider $458,915 transportation grant application
Greene County commissioners will hold a public hearing Tuesday on a proposed $458,915 community transportation grant application that would help fund Greene County Transportation during the 2027-28 fiscal year.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
LCC, Campbell University Sign Assured Admission Agreement
Lenoir Community College and Campbell University have strengthened their partnership with a new agreement that provides eligible LCC graduates an assured pathway to continue their education at Campbell University.
Lenoir County Farmer's Market update September 5, 2026
This Saturday's vendor lineup includes B&B Eggs, Robin's Nest, TJ Design, TC Smith, Holy Granola, Julie Babbin, and Rodney Pork Skin Man. Come early for the best selection of fresh local foods, prepared goods, handmade items, and market favorites.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Recipes from the Art of the Pallette
If you missed “The Art of the Pallette” Event at the Community Council for the Arts, you missed a great event filled with art showings from familiar and new artists, but you also missed many culinary delights. Lucky for you, I am sharing some of the recipes that were served at the event, and some of the art pieces are still hanging, but maybe not for long. Hurry, do not wait to catch them before they are sold!!!
NWS: High heat and severe weather expected Sep 4-5
Here is the latest update on heat and severe weather impacts on Friday and Saturday, September 4-5, 2026.
North Lenoir Drama alumni return home for September 13 benefit concert
Nearly three decades after leaving North Lenoir High School and launching a career that would take her from national tours of Broadway musicals to recording an album with GRAMMY®-winning collaborators, Jenn Quader, known to many in Lenoir County by her maiden name Jennifer Michels, is coming home to sing for the program where it all began.
UAlbany Welcomes Mehkai Williams of Kinston as Part of Largest Incoming Class in School's History
The University at Albany is welcoming Mehkai Williams of Kinston for the start of the Fall 2026 semester.
Lenoir Community College President and Dean's List - Summer Semester 2026
Lenoir Community College has announced the students named to its President’s List and Dean’s List for the Summer 2026 semester. The academic honors recognize students from across eastern North Carolina and beyond, including residents of Kinston, La Grange, Pink Hill, Pollocksville, Snow Hill and Trenton.
Kinston council approves Maceo Parker Way, advances sewer grant hearing
Kinston City Council approved several measures Tuesday night, including renaming Springhill Street in honor of famed musician and Kinston native Maceo Parker, moving forward with a public hearing for a proposed Washington Avenue sewer project, approving a new fleet maintenance truck lift and hearing updates on downtown revitalization and property demolition efforts.
Catch 22 Seafood Restaurant to open second location in Goldsboro
Catch 22 Seafood Restaurant is expanding beyond Kinston with plans to open a second location in Goldsboro.