Jones County is among 13 new counties transitioning to eCourts, offering electronic filing, online court searches, and improved digital access. Attorneys must now eFile all cases in these counties.
2025 Kinston-Lenoir County Parks & Recreation Spring Program Guide
The 2025 Spring Programming flyer for Kinston-Lenoir Co. Parks & Recreation is here! Registration deadlines quickly approaching so be sure to check it out today! Visit our website at https://kinstonnc.gov/672/Parks-Recreation and follow us on Facebook and IG for all the latest updates!
Kristy Kelly: BJ Murphy, please stop calling me out in public
Some years start off fresh and full of promise. This was not one of them. Instead, 2025 kicked in my door, dumped a bucket of germs on my household, and made itself at home. For almost a month the doctors could only seem to tell us what it wasn’t. Just as I finally started feeling human again, I walked straight into an event that reminded me why I’d rather be heard and not seen.
Chadwick Stokes named NC Social Studies Middle School Teacher of the Year
Chadwick Stokes, an 8th-grade history teacher at E.B. Frink Middle School, has been honored as the Social Studies Middle School Teacher of the Year by the North Carolina Council for the Social Studies. The recognition was announced at the Lenoir County Public Schools Board of Education meeting on February 3rd.
E.B. Frink’s Elizabeth Hamm selected for NC Go Global Scholarship
Elizabeth Hamm, E.B. Frink Middle School’s Teacher of the Year, has been awarded the NC Go Global Scholarship, allowing her to participate in a professional development program in the Netherlands this summer. The announcement was made at the Lenoir County Public Schools Board of Education meeting on February 3rd.
Miranda Futrell named deputy director of Lenoir County Emergency Services
Lenoir County Emergency Services has appointed Miranda Futrell as its new deputy director. Futrell, who has served the county for 10 years, began as a 911 telecommunicator before advancing to 911 division chief.
Trinity Robinson named to The College of Charleston Dean's List
CHARLESTON, SC (02/04/2025)-- Trinity Robinson of La Grange (28551), was named to the College of Charleston Fall 2024 Dean's List. Robinson is majoring in Marketing .
Public Notice: Town of Pink Hill updating Wellhead Protection Plan
The Town of Pink Hill, with assistance from the North Carolina Rural Water Association, is in the process of updating its Wellhead Protection Plan. This is a voluntary program intended to assist in protecting the Town’s water supply from contamination, and to identify vulnerable areas around our wells called "Wellhead Protection Area(s)."
Greenville man arrested for larceny, elder exploitation in Lenoir County
A Greenville man was arrested Saturday evening by the Pitt County Sheriff's Office after allegedly committing a larceny in Lenoir County.
Sold-out Social Media Summit 2025 highlights AI’s impact on business
Magic Mile Media’s Social Media Summit 2025 (SMS2025) brought together business leaders, marketers, students and educators to explore the role of AI in social media and business. Experts emphasized AI’s potential to automate processes, enhance creativity, and transform industries. “If you’re not taking advantage of AI today, your competitors are—and they will win,” said Jason Michael Perry, urging businesses to adopt AI-driven strategies.
Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office seeks help identifying Hull Road vandalism suspect
On Oct. 15, an individual was captured on video damaging property in the 2600 block of Hull Road. The individual was driving a blue sprinter van with an "OPTIMUM" logo on the side.
Evelyn Dove Coleman: Friends are Forever
When I was a Freshman in college, I met a classmate from Raleigh named Winnona Swayze. We hit it off and were friends with another Freshman from Hillsborough named Deborah Sarita Cathcart. We all had other pals we knew, but we three had a special connection. Today, 53 years later, we are still friends who stay in touch across the miles.
LCPS releases second Nine Week Honor Roll/Principal’s List names
Lenoir County Public Schools is proud to recognize students who made their schools’ Principal’s List and Honor Roll in the second nine weeks of classes this school year. Congratulations to everyone who has been named!
Lenoir County restaurant inspections
The following inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
Help Wanted: E-911 Operations Manager
As a member of Emergency Services with Lenoir County Government, you can make a difference! The Central Communications Division is seeking candidates for E-911 Operations Manager.
Lenoir County man arrested for meth possession after SCARR unit stop
A Lenoir County man was arrested Monday after deputies found methamphetamine and other drugs during a vehicle stop. Lance Bowles, 44, was charged with felony drug possession and booked into the Lenoir County Jail on a $5,000 bond.
KPD arrests suspect in attempted Walmart gun safe break-in
Kinston Police and the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a suspect attempting to break into a gun safe at Walmart on Feb. 2. Officers quickly arrested Anthony Wooten, 24, who now faces multiple charges.
Kinston man arrested for indecent exposure at Dollar Tree
Kinston Police arrested 30-year-old Shaquille Bryant after he allegedly exposed himself at the Dollar Tree on N. Herritage Street. Officers responded to the report on Jan. 30, 2025, and later apprehended Bryant, who is now being held without bond.
Lenoir County Public Schools adjusts calendar to make up for winter weather
The Lenoir County Board of Education has approved a plan to adjust the school calendar in order to make up for instructional time lost due to recent winter weather. The decision was made at the board's regular meeting on February 3, 2025.
K-9 Zar honored for decade of service in Lenoir County
The Lenoir County Board of Commissioners and Sheriff’s Office celebrated K-9 Zar’s career at Monday’s meeting. The 12-year-old German Shepherd retired after more than a decade of tracking suspects, locating narcotics, and assisting law enforcement.