The Lenoir County Board of Commissioners and Kinston City Council will hold a special joint meeting at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, to discuss matters related to the Down East Bird Dawgs.
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Governor Stein Announces Jones County Judicial Appointments
Governor Josh Stein announced the following appointments to the District Court and Superior Court: Robert Gilmore to the Superior Court for Judicial District 5, serving Duplin, Jones, Onslow, and Sampson counties. Gilmore is filling the vacancy created after the Honorable Henry Stevens retired.
Perseverance and Support from LCC’s WIOA Program Help Pearson Achieve Dream of Becoming a Nurse
For Jazmyne Pearson, becoming a nurse was more than a career goal. It was a dream she pursued through years of hard work, personal challenges, and sacrifice, with the support of Lenoir Community College’s Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program helping her along the way.
NWS: Coastal low brings threat of moderate to strong winds
A coastal low that will impact ENC and the nearby marine areas mid to late week.
Greene school board clashes over performance and superintendent’s proposed training trip
Greene County school board members clashed Sept. 21 over student achievement, leadership accountability and whether Superintendent Rodney McNeill should travel to Argentina for training, with the discussion widening to concerns about race and election-year politics.
BJ Murphy: The AI-conomy disruption you're not ready for
Artificial intelligence is not coming. It is here, and most of us are still thinking too small about what that means or are so afraid of its potentially negative consequences that we fail to move at all.
Drug Task Force Investigation Leads to Search Warrant and Arrest
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.
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.