More than 125 youth from across eastern North Carolina will gather at the Lenoir County Livestock Arena on April 21–22 for the 85th Annual Coastal Plains Junior Livestock Show and Sale.
Public Notice: Invitation for Bid: Milk and Juice
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.
Help Wanted: EMS Captain
As a member of Emergency Services with Lenoir County Government, you can make a difference! The Emergency Medical Services Division is seeking candidates for an EMS Captain. Candidates are responsible for providing patient care at the Paramedic level on a quick response vehicle and/or ambulance and directs the activities of emergency medical services responders on an assigned shift.
Wanted man assaults officer during arrest
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.
Update: Death investigation underway near Academy Heights
A death investigation is currently underway near the Academy Heights area, according to Kinston Police.
Neuse Regional Library Receives Statewide Recognition at NCPLDA Conference
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.
A message from Lenoir County Sheriff Jackie Rogers
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.
Greene County Schools celebrate 2025 Teachers of the Year
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.
LCSO welcomes new K9 to team
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.
Kinston Police Department Monday updates
Recent updates posted on social media by the Kinston Police Department.
Lenoir County schools face setback after federal COVID funding revoked
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.
Public Notice: Invitation for Bid: Milk and Juice
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.
Mike Parker: Fourth Renaissance Faire transports back in time
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.
Christian Music Festival Returns to Pearson Park on April 12
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.
Local businessman Rick Bostic acquires Kinston Enterprise Center
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.