The Lenoir County Farmer’s Market is located at 100 North Heritage Street. The market is open on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm. Most vendors accept EBT and Sunbucks, plus major credit cards.
Kinston City Manager Proposed FY 2024-2025 Budget
City Manager Rhonda Barwick has submitted the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget to the Kinston City Council. The balanced budget, amounting to $120,803,423, does not require an increase in the property tax rate or the use of fund balance.
A 20-year-old Hertford man was arrested earlier this week after a felony larceny of a truck and trailer from a Pink Hill farm resulted in a chase and a crash in Richlands.
Renewed efforts to reopen Greene County LPA after shutdown
The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles is seeking applicants to operate the license plate agency (LPA) in Greene County.
Obituary: Dr. Charles Leonidas Herring
Dr. Charles Leonidas Herring, 95, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at Kitty Askins Hospice House in Goldsboro, NC. A celebration of his life will be held on Wednesday, June 26 at 3:00 pm at Gordon Street Christian Church in Kinston, NC. A reception will be held afterwards at the Church Fellowship Hall.
Humphrey and Davis congratulate Greene Central Rams on their State Championship win
The Greene Central Rams are on top of the baseball world again. With an 8-5 win over Burns High School in game two of the NCHSAA 2A State Championship series, the Rams clinched their sixth state title, supported by both their seniors and underclassmen.
Tomatoes: The First Official Day of Summer
Some say Memorial Day Weekend is the ‘unofficial’ start of summer, the purists wait until the calendar date, coinciding with the Summer Equinox (June 20th), while I have always considered the official start of summer to be when I can pick my first red tomato off the vine.
LCSO seeks public assistance in locating missing person
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office is asking your assistance for a person that has been missing since April 22.
Local businesses combine to bring new flavor to Kinston
Jackie Elmore and Chad Ray have teamed up to create a new dining experience in Kinston by combining their respective businesses, Captain's Corner and Tundra Town, into a new establishment, Beachbound, at 211 E New Bern Rd.
Tips lead to arrest on drug related charges
KPD's Violent Crime Action Team received numerous tips from our community members related to drug activity on the 700 block of Candlewood Drive
Drug investigation leads to arrest of felon with a stolen firearm
KPD's Violent Crime Action Team concluded a drug investigation involving Reymond Cobb (46 of Kinston). Detectives obtained a search warrant for a residence on the 300 block of S McDaniel Street related to the distribution of cocaine and MDMA
Lack of action frustrates Greene County in efforts to reopen license plate agency
Almost two years after the closure of the License Plate Agency (LPA) in Hookerton, the community is still without a functioning office for essential services.
Kristy Kelly: Meeting my parents
Under normal circumstances, it’s often hard to understand our parents and why they made the decisions that ultimately sculpted us to become the people we are today. I think I am who I am today in spite of mine.
Public Notice - Town of La Grange - Public Hearing
The La Grange Town Council will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. Monday, June 17th in the Council Chambers of Town Hall, 203 S. Center St.
Obituary: Roger Allen Barnette
Roger Allen Barnette, 70, passed away on June 10, 2024. A celebration of life will be held on June 22 in Kinston at Lenoir Community College in the Waller Building from 3-6pm.
Obituary: Alvin Earl Lassiter Jr
Alvin Earl Lassiter Jr., 68, died at home Sunday, June 9, 2024, in Trenton. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 14, 2024 at 11 am in the chapel of Howard-Carter Funeral Home with Reverend Darren Smith presiding. Burial will follow at Phillips Family Cemetery, Phillips Road, Trenton, NC.
KPD responds to a hit & run involving dirt bike vs ATV
KPD's B-Squad responded to the 400 block of East Gordon Street for a report of a vehicle crash involving a dirt bike and a ATV. Officer arrived on scene and the investigation revealed that both the dirt bike and the ATV were being driven recklessly on the roadway.
Albert Nanevie named to Dean's List at University of Maryland Global Campus
Albert Nanevie of Kinston was named to the Dean's List for the spring 2024 term at University of Maryland Global Campus. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earned a grade point average of at least 3.5 for the term, and maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.5 at UMGC.
Upcoming Juneteenth events in Lenoir, Greene, and Jones Counties
Lenoir, Greene, and Jones Counties are gearing up to celebrate Juneteenth with a variety of vibrant events that honor the historical significance of this day. Juneteenth, commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States, will be marked by festivities in each county.
Library Receives Federal Grant Funding for Teen Leadership and Cybersecurity
Neuse Regional Libraries (NRL) is excited to announce it was awarded two Library Services Technology Act (LSTA) grants in the amount of $47,487 for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The two projects are the Teen Leadership Internship Program and Cybersecurity Audit.