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Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
From the Desk of Senator Brent Jackson September 30, 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 Fair returns Oct. 6-10 with rides, exhibits and community performances
The Lenoir County Agricultural Fair will return to Kinston Oct. 6-10, 2026, bringing five days of carnival rides, agricultural exhibits, community performances and motorsports events to the fairgrounds at 401 Fairgrounds Road. The fair’s website lists the dates for this year’s event.
Lenoir County Farmer's Market update October 3, 2026
Join us Saturday, October 3, for TC Smith Produce, Holy Granola, TJ Design, B&B Eggs, Robin’s Nest, Christi Luv Creations, and Pork Skins Man.
Lenoir County building permits
The following building permits were issued in Lenoir County:
SBI: Suspect Dead, Two Deputies Wounded in Lenoir County Officer-Involved Shooting
Two deputies were wounded by gunfire and are being treated at a local hospital. The suspect is deceased. The suspect's name will not be released until the appropriate family notification has been made. SBI agents and crime scene personnel are processing the scene and collecting evidence.
Kinston man arrested after police say he pointed gun at motorist, fled into home
On October 1, 2026, at approximately 10:50 a.m., detectives with the Kinston-Lenoir Drug Task Force responded to the Harmony Hall area to assist Kinston Police Department A-Squad officers investigate a report of a man pointing a firearm at a motorist.
Bucklesberry, Back in the Day: Hickory Grove Church (22)
The first year of Hickory Grove's transition to a new denominational home in 1885 was not without interruption. Fewer than thirty days after the Church voted to align with the Methodist Protestant Church (M.P.C.) Conference, former Baptist pastor Rev. Bushrod Washington (B. W.) Nash, no doubt unhappy, was reportedly back in the pulpit by the end of April 1885. Whether he was invited to preach or requested the meeting is unknown:
Kinston celebrates Maceo Parker with street dedication and family tributes
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.
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.