The state’s seasonally adjusted August 2026 unemployment rate was 3.5 percent, decreasing 0.1 of a percentage point from July’s revised rate. The national rate was unchanged at 4.1 percent.
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Dolly Day brings books and family activities to Kinston Farmers Market
A house fire displaced Julie Babbin’s grandchildren. When then-Triple P director Steve Roman helped the children with furniture, clothes and books, Babbin wanted to thank him. On Saturday, Sept. 26, she did so by organizing Dolly Day at the Lenoir County Farmers Market to help local families sign up for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
Lenoir County Farmer's Market update September 26, 2026
Join us Saturday, September 26, for Shannon’s Sugar Rush, Pink Ribbon Gifts and More, TJ Design, TC Smith, B&B Eggs, Robin’s Nest, Christi Luv Creations, Holy Granola, Julie Babbin, Pork Skin Man, and SAFE.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Fall for Butternut Squash
Everything about butternut squash says fall, the color orange, the creamy coziness of its texture in recipes, and the ability to be used in savory and sweet dishes. Butternut squash is in season in the fall and winter months.
Recovery outreach available Fridays in Jones County
Integrated Care for Greater Health says its outreach team will be at the Jones County Health Department parking lot on Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Hookerton bakery to bake with Paula Deen in Savannah
Hookerton’s Ginger Snaps Bakery says its team will travel to Savannah, Georgia, on Nov. 4 to bake with Paula Deen for The Paula Deen Show. I
LCC, Elizabeth City State University Sign Aviation Co-Admission Agreement
Lenoir Community College and Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) have strengthened their partnership to create a seamless pathway for students to advance from an Associate in Applied Science degree at LCC to a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Science at ECSU.
Drug Task Force Investigation Leads to Cocaine Trafficking Arrest
Detectives with the Kinston-Lenoir Drug Task Force initiated an investigation into 43-year-old Jesse Williams for his alleged involvement in the distribution of crack cocaine from a residence on the 500 block of Fields Street.
Brinson, Humphrey highlight aviation jobs and workforce needs at Legislative breakfast
Aviation expansion and expected retirements could create about 1,000 job openings across Lenoir and Craven counties over the next three to four years, state Sen. Bob Brinson said Wednesday during a legislative breakfast focused on preparing eastern North Carolina for growth.
NWS: Coastal low to bring strong winds, hazardous marine conditions through end of week
Starting today a coastal low will impact ENC and the nearby marine areas through the end of the week.
Lenoir commissioners back Woodington grant, approve campground with berm requirement
Lenoir County commissioners supported a $52 million grant application to replace Woodington Middle School, approved a campground with a protective berm requirement and raised county transit fares during their meeting Monday, Sept. 21.
Two Arrested, Firearms Recovered Following Foot Pursuit
On September 22, 2026, at approximately 9:37 p.m., Kinston Police Department C-Squad officers responded to a disturbance near Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Fields Street.
Distinguished Young Women of Lenoir County program scheduled for Saturday
The Distinguished Young Women of Lenoir County program proudly presents Campbell Price, Distinguished Young Woman of Lenoir County for 2026, in its annual program which will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, September 26, 2026 in the Performing Arts Center on the campus of Kinston High School. Price attends the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Campbell is the daughter of Neal and Jill Price.
Lenoir County commissioners, Kinston council to discuss Down East Bird Dawgs
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.
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.