Greene County commissioners will consider removing restrictions that prohibit residential development at the I-587 Business Campus when they meet at 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, at the Greene County Operations Center.
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From the Desk of Senator Brent Jackson October 14, 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.
Sandy Drum selected for PBS North Carolina's Rootle Ambassador Program
PBS North Carolina, North Carolina's statewide PBS network, has appointed Sandy Drum, Director of Ellis Planetarium, to serve as a Rootle Ambassador for Lenoir County.
Lenoir County Farmer's Market update October 17, 2026
Make a little time for local this weekend. Explore this week’s vendors, upcoming community events, and six winning recipes from the Lenoir County Fair Casserole Cook-Off.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were filed with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Greene County sheriff warns of phone scam involving arrest warrants
The Greene County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a phone scam in which callers impersonate sheriff’s office personnel and demand payment to avoid arrest.
KPD Investigating Shooting on Lincoln Street
On October 15, 2026, at approximately 10:44 PM, Kinston Police Department’s A-Squad responded to a residence in the 600 block of Lincoln Street following a report of a gunshot wound.
UNC Health Lenoir Teammates Receive Three UNC Health Impact Awards
Three UNC Health Lenoir teams and teammates have been recognized with UNC Health Impact Awards for making a positive difference in the care and support provided to patients.
Kinston High graduate Terrance White wins first GMA Dove Award
Kinston High School graduate Terrance White has earned his first GMA Dove Award for his work as a producer on Red Worship’s “Live at Redemption Church,” bringing national recognition to a musical journey that began in Kinston.
Bucklesberry, Back in the Day: Hickory Grove Church (23)
Hickory Grove was established by 1841 as a Free Will Baptist (F.W.B.) church. By 1872, it was a Baptist work aligned with the Union Baptist Association (U.B.A.). A church vote in October 1884 resulted in separation from the U.B.A. Seven months later, the congregation voted to affiliate with the Methodist Protestant Church (M.P.C.) Conference.
Kinston’s Doriana Hill Receives Gail B. Reynolds Scholarship at LCC
Doriana Hill of Kinston, a student in Lenoir Community College’s Practical Nursing program, is this year’s recipient of the Gail B. Reynolds Scholarship. The scholarship was established by Robert Reynolds in loving memory of his late wife, Gail B. Reynolds, and supports students enrolled in LCC’s nursing programs, including the Practical Nursing and Associate Degree Nursing pathways.
NWS: Strong cold Front to bring rain, gusty winds and coastal flooding concerns this weekend
How close the low forms to the coast and for how long dictates the magnitude of coastal impacts. But for now, we are certain that gusty winds with high waves, and at least some minor coastal impacts with high surf, coastal flooding, and beach erosion develop this weekend, and possibly even into next week.
Greene County Community Foundation awards nearly $18,000 in grants
The Greene County Community Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded $17,780 in grants to 11 organizations supporting the local community.
Debra Y. Jones finds connection and community through a decade of volunteering at Kinston Community Arts Council
Every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Debra Y. Jones volunteers at the Kinston Community Arts Council, helping with the daily activities that keep the organization running. After approximately 10 years of service, she says the reason she continues to return is simple: the people.
Lauren Artis, once an honored teacher assistant, now the new LCPS Beginning Teacher of the Year
Lauren Artis, a first-grade teacher on a mission to help young students built a strong foundation for learning, is the new Beginning Teacher of the Year for Lenoir County Public Schools.
Downtown Kinston park rededicated in honor of Buddy and Mary Mac Ritch
A downtown gathering space was rededicated Wednesday, Oct. 14, in honor of Buddy and Mary Mac Ritch, recognizing their service to Kinston and celebrating a redesign supported by private donations and volunteer work.
Caroline Perry finds purpose and community through volunteering at Kinston Community Arts Council
For Caroline Perry, volunteering at the Kinston Community Arts Council began with a pottery class and grew into a passion that has lasted approximately 15 years. Today, she helps others discover the same excitement she experienced when she first sat down at a pottery wheel.
Lenoir County Community Foundation awards more than $16,000 in grants
The Lenoir County Community Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded $16,060 in grants to six organizations supporting the local community.
National School Lunch Week: a big time under the Big Top in LCPS cafeterias
This week, school lunches come with a side of red foam noses and face paint as LCPS school nutrition teams stir some fun into their celebration of National School Lunch Week and its “Cafeteria Circus” theme.
Kinston Police Department Arrests Virginia Fugitive Following Vehicle Pursuit
On October 12, 2026, officers with the Kinston Police Department received information regarding a stolen vehicle in the area of Hill Farm Road and Highway 70.