The Kinston-Lenoir Drug Task Force identified a pattern of organized criminal activity involving a residence in the 300 block of Lenoir Street in La Grange. As a result of the investigation, detectives obtained a search warrant for the residence.
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Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest
On September 19, 2026, KPD’s B-Squad conducted a traffic stop on E. New Bern Road. The vehicle was being operated by 59-year-old Loyd Whitley.
Snow Hill Primary Terrific Kid awards
Snow Hill Primary gives out a weekly award called "Terrific Kid" awards. Each teacher at SHP chooses a student who has been responsible, shows great character, or has reached a personal goal. On Fridays, these students are presented with an award and are congratulated for their hard work. Below are Snow Hill Primary's Terrific Kid Awards!
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Brinson appointed to Senate property tax reform committee
State Sen. Bob Brinson has been appointed to a new Senate committee tasked with examining North Carolina’s property tax system and considering proposals intended to provide long-term relief to property owners.
Lions Industries for the Blind to Host Deaf Awareness Celebration in Kinston
Lions Industries for the Blind will host a Deaf Awareness Celebration on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 4126 Berkeley Avenue in Kinston as part of Deaf Awareness Month.
Lenoir County Farmer's Market update September 19, 2026
This Saturday’s vendor lineup includes TC Smith, TJ Design, B&B Eggs, Robin’s Nest, Julie Babbin, Chrisi Luv, Holy Granola, and The Pork Skin Man.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Greene County: Update on Burnette Road Industrial Site
Greene County understands the questions and concerns being raised about possible data center development at the Burnette Road Industrial Site. We would like to provide some clarity about where things stand today.
Kinston Police Department Welcomes Former Officer Helen Sutton-Savage Back Home
Members of the Kinston Police Department had the distinct honor of welcoming former Officer Helen Sutton-Savage, now known as Helen Garris, back to the Kinston Police Department for a special visit and tour of the station.
Gov. Stein joins military leaders to open FRC East aircraft maintenance complex in Kinston
State and military leaders gathered Thursday, Sept. 17, to celebrate the opening of Fleet Readiness Center East’s new aircraft maintenance complex at the North Carolina Global TransPark, a project expected to bring more than 400 jobs to eastern North Carolina and expand the military’s ability to keep aircraft ready for service.
Letter of Intent Now Open for Lenoir/Greene United Way
Lenoir/Greene United Way invites interested nonprofit organizations to submit a letter of intent to request funding for the 2027 application cycle. Applicants must meet the following guidelines to pursue funding:
Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D.: Updates from Eastern North Carolina and Washington, D.C.
Thank you for taking the time to read my most recent updates from Eastern North Carolina and Washington, D.C. As always, it remains a true honor and a privilege to represent you in Congress! If this email was forwarded to you, you can subscribe to my e-newsletter here.
RADD to Benefit from Tidal Wave Auto Spa’s Annual Charity Day
Raising Awareness for the Developmentally Disabled (RADD) is excited to be one of the nonprofit organizations benefiting from Tidal Wave Auto Spa’s Charity Day on Friday, September 18, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Kinston-Lenoir Drug Task Force
The Kinston Police Department and the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office have officially merged KPD’s Violent Crime Action Team with the Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit, effective this week.
Local Artists and College Students Transform Community Trash and Found Materials into Art
The smART Gallery will host the closing reception for "Neuse Reuse," a unique community art exhibition featuring trash-terpieces created entirely from discarded materials and litter collected during local cleanups. The event will take place on Thursday, September 24 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the smART Gallery, located at 210 N. Queen St.
Snow Hill Board Untangles Utility Billing Dispute, Advances Grant Projects and Sidewalk Contract
The Snow Hill Board of Commissioners spent much of its September 14, 2026, meeting working through a months-long dispute over how the town billed residents for a new water and sewer rate, even as members pushed forward on a full slate of infrastructure work, from grant-funded well repairs to a new sidewalk contract, and accepted an award for the town's drinking water protection efforts.
Kinston council advances sewer, housing projects and appoints new city manager
The Kinston City Council on Tuesday approved a $3 million grant application for the Washington Avenue sewer rehabilitation project, advanced housing and public safety funding and, after a closed session, unanimously appointed Jon Mendenhall as the city’s next manager.
Kinston Toastmasters to celebrate 75 years with Sept. 19 community event
Kinston Toastmasters Club 962 invites the community to celebrate its 75th anniversary at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library, 510 N. Queen St.
Queen Street Church to celebrate 25th annual Christmas concert
Queen Street United Methodist Church will celebrate its 25th annual “A Queen Street Christmas” concert with three free performances Dec. 11-13.