On April 8, 2025, a Kinston Police Officer was conducting a foot patrol in the 100 block of North Independence Street when he observed James Edgeston (70 of Kinston). The officer was aware that Edgeston had an active Order for Arrest and attempted to take him into custody.
A death investigation is currently underway near the Academy Heights area, according to Kinston Police.
Neuse Regional Libraries are excited to announce that they were recently recognized with two 2024 North Carolina Public Library Directors Association (NCPLDA) Awards. At the April 3 ceremony, Director Melanie Morgan and Neuse Regional Libraries staff were recognized for a Literacy Award for digital literacy outreach at the Friends of the Homeless Shelter and Facility Recognition for the Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library’s new Multi-Sensory Environment.
Yesterday, I learned on social media that several felony charges against Michael Jamaal Thompson had been dismissed. I immediately took it upon my myself to look into this matter.
Snow Hill - Greene County Schools is proud to announce the 2025 Teachers of the Year, a group of outstanding educators whose dedication, passion, and resilience have left lasting impacts on their students and schools.
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to welcome a new member to its team. K9 “Fuse” and his handler, Dep. Ackery Harrelson, have started the six-week K9 handler’s course at Southern Police Canine Inc. in Nash County.
Recent updates posted on social media by the Kinston Police Department.
Lenoir County Public Schools (LCPS) is among four North Carolina school districts affected by a federal decision to terminate access to unspent COVID-19 relief funds, disrupting planned infrastructure projects and prompting concerns over financial impacts.
The Coastal Coalition consisting of Carteret, Craven, Pamlico, Jones, and Lenoir County Public Schools School Nutrition Departments are now accepting formal bids for the 2025-2026 Year with the option of rolling over for four additional years on the following products: Milk and juice products through a milk vendor following the North Carolina Procurement Alliance (NCPA) process.
The Lenoir County Fairgrounds may not have a TARDIS or Star Trek Transporter, but during April 12 and 13, you can be whisked back in time to when King Arthur ruled from Camelot and his knights took their place at the roundtable.
Pearson Park will once again come alive with the sound of praise and fellowship as the Spirit of Lenoir Christian Music Festival returns for its second year on Saturday, April 12, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
A cornerstone of downtown Kinston’s small business community has entered a new chapter. Rick Bostic, owner of Bostic Construction and Demolition, Inc., has purchased the Kinston Enterprise Center with plans to not only move his company’s headquarters into the building, but also maintain its availability to local startups and small businesses looking for affordable office space.
The following new businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
The Industrial Systems Technology Instructor is responsible for providing quality and industry-standard instruction in industrial systems topics through the use of seated, online, and lab courses. The Instructor will provide innovative and engaging instruction while ensuring that course topics and examples evolve with advancements in the field.
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Years ago, as I saw the tears at the end of former President George W. Bush's tribute to his late father, former President George H.W. Bush, I related to that son. His father died at the age of 94, and my father, William Lee Dove, died at the age of 94. Ninety-four seems like a long life such as Psalm 91 promises. But it still can feel way too short.
The Industrial Systems Technology Instructor is responsible for providing quality and industry-standard instruction in industrial systems topics through the use of seated, online, and lab courses. The Instructor will provide innovative and engaging instruction while ensuring that course topics and examples evolve with advancements in the field.
On behalf of the Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Lenoir County, we are excited to invite you to our Annual Spring Plant Sale on Saturday, April 12th from 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. The greenhouse is flourishing as the plants continue to grow, and we can't wait to share the bounty with you!
The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
