Jones County Emergency Services and the Jones County Fire & EMS Association hosted an Emergency Services Appreciation Dinner to recognize the dedication and bravery of local fire and EMS personnel. Among those honored was James Mercer, a local good Samaritan who heroically pulled a victim from a burning home.
The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and managing the maintenance and upkeep of all campus buildings and infrastructure. This includes performing routine and emergency repairs to ensure a safe and comfortable environment. In addition to supervising and directing maintenance technicians, the Maintenance Supervisor will also be actively involved in hands-on maintenance work as needed to address immediate concerns and maintain operational efficiency.
Some of the best work in technology, art, science, writing and robotics by LCPS students from all 17 district schools will be showcased Tuesday evening at the annual Gifted Gala.
The Lenoir County Farmer's Market update for April 12, 2025. The Farmer's Market will be open on Tuesday and Saturday from 8:00 AM until 2:00 PM.
Bugs Bunny loves carrots but we should too! It is common knowledge that eating carrots is great for your eye sight, but they have so much more to offer! Believe it or not it is carrot season in North Carolina, generally we think of carrots mostly at Easter, but carrots are readily available year round and very good for you!!
The Jones County Board of Commissioners convened on April 7th, 2025, for their regular meeting, addressing a wide range of topics from broadband expansion to concerns about volunteer emergency services funding.
The following inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
On April 10, 2025, officers from the Kinston Police Department’s B-Squad were flagged down by a victim of a hit-and-run incident near the intersection of E. Vernon Avenue and Highway 11. The victim reported that their vehicle had been struck by another vehicle, which then fled the scene. The victim was able to provide officers with a description of the suspect vehicle.
The Lenoir County Health Department has received confirmation that a case of pertussis has been identified in the county. Pertussis is also known as whooping cough.
In what feels like another life, my days were strategically planned around working the required eight hours, and then going home to tend to little humans in various stages of chaos. I understood the assignment. As long as they didn’t die of starvation or filicide, I was doing a good job. That was my parenting barometer — survival.
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., applauds the passage of H.R. 22, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, legislation critical to the security and integrity of U.S. federal elections.
My team and I are committed to serving our community and our state, working hard each day to bring about positive change. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue addressing the important issues impacting our district! Your voices and concerns continue to guide our efforts in the General Assembly, and we remain focused on bringing your priorities to the forefront.
The Greene County Board of Commissioners met on Monday, April 7, at 10:00 a.m. in the commissioners’ chambers inside the Greene County Operations Center.
The long-awaited strawberry season has arrived, and with it comes the official opening of the Lenoir County Farmers Market on Saturday, April 12. Located at 100 N. Herritage Street in downtown Kinston, the market will be open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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.
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.
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.
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.
