Kinston honored native son Maceo Parker on Thursday, Oct. 1, dedicating a street in his name and celebrating the family and hometown roots behind a musical career that helped shape the sound of funk.
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Kinston/Lenoir Community Chorus to Present Handel’s Messiah on December 7, 2026
The Kinston/Lenoir Community Chorus invites the community to experience the beauty and inspiration of George Frideric Handel’s Messiah on Monday, December 7, 2026, at 7:00 PM at First Presbyterian Church, 2101 N. Herritage St., Kinston.
Local NC Cooperative Extension Agent Win Multiple Communication Awards at the 2026 North Carolina Association of County Agricultural Agents (NCACAA)
As an agriculture extension agent, you are able to be a part of a state association, The North Carolina Association of County Agricultural Agent, or NCACAA. This professional extension association includes county extension educators, agricultural specialists, and 4-H youth development staff working in North Carolina Cooperative Extension’s network.
Muse and Maker - October 2026
October is shaping up to be one of the best months at CCA yet!
Economic Development Region responds to MasterBrand announcement in Kinston
The Economic Development Region says it is working with local and regional partners to support employees affected by recent changes at MasterBrand’s Kinston operations.
Kinston City Managers Work Together to Keep the Leadership Transition Smooth for Residents and Employees
Interim City Manager Ralph Clark and City Manager Jon Mendenhall are working side by side to hand off city leadership in an orderly way, so city services, ongoing projects and daily operations continue without interruption. Ralph Clark’s last day as Interim City
Eight students involved in fight at Kinston High School, district says
An altercation involving eight students at Kinston High School lasted less than a minute and did not result in a lockdown, according to Lenoir County Public Schools.
MasterBrand changes to affect 390 workers at Kinston facility
MasterBrand plans to move part of its Kinston production to facilities in three other states, affecting approximately 390 employees while retaining about 180 workers at the site, a company spokesperson said.
Kinston Police Department: Case Update
On September 28, 2026, detectives with the Kinston-Lenoir Drug Task Force continued their investigation into Khalil Dail regarding the distribution of marijuana.
Bird Dawgs seek two-year city, county financial support
The Down East Bird Dawgs asked Kinston City Council and the Lenoir County Board of Commissioners for $125,000 annually from each government for two years during a joint meeting Tuesday.
Recovery and Re-entry Shine in Kinston: A Community Celebration of Hope and Progress
Kinston was alive with energy and optimism as the Recovery Together ENC Center joined forces with the Lenoir, Greene, and Jones County Re-entry Council to host the Second Annual Re-entry and Recovery Resource Fair on September 17, 2026 during National Recovery Month.
The EPIC Center Announces Leadership Transition. Deana Rose Named Interim Executive Director as Emma Barnes Steps Down to Focus on Family
The EPIC Center has announced a leadership transition as Executive Director Emma Barnes prepares to step down from her role to focus on her family. Effective October 1, Deana Rose, currently the Kinston Center Director, will assume the additional role of Interim Executive Director.
Kinston dissolves DKR director position after public personnel debate, closed session
Kinston City Council voted after closed session Tuesday to dissolve the Downtown Kinston Revitalization director position from the city government, following an extended open-session discussion that included criticism of the current director’s performance.
From Dr. Murphy's Desk: Recent 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.
Lenoir County marriages
The following couples were married in Lenoir County:
Salute: A USO Style Musical Performance
“Salute! A tribute to America’s veterans” will take place at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Kinston High School Performing Arts Center, 2601 N. Queen St. in Kinston. F
State Employees Credit Union awards scholarship to LCC students
State Employees Credit Union recently awarded the SECU Foundation “People Helping People” Scholarship to Lenoir Community College students Rylee Brewer of Nashville and Willow Gardner of Kinston. The $5,000 scholarship, awarded to students who embody the credit union’s membership philosophy, provides $1,250 per semester for each semester they are enrolled full time at LCC.
Kinston-Lenoir Drug Task Force Makes Trafficking Arrest
Detectives with the Kinston-Lenoir Drug Task Force initiated an investigation into Khalil Dail, 27, regarding his suspected involvement in the trafficking and distribution of marijuana. During the investigation, detectives gathered evidence indicating Dail was actively involved in distributing marijuana within Lenoir County.
Update: City council releases amended notice of special meeting
Update: The Kinston City Council and Lenoir County commissioners will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, to discuss matters related to the Down East Bird Dawgs. The council will then consider Municipal Service District requests regarding its operations and a proposed litigation settlement.
Kinston fall cleanup scheduled for Oct. 24
Kinston Public Services will host a fall cleanup from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Neuseway Nature Center, 401 W. Caswell St. in Kinston. Volunteers should meet at the picnic shelter.