We’re supposed to be living the American Dream—hard work, decent reward, nice home and a few fun days at the beach. Yet, so many of us actually have stress and uncertainty: Is my job secure? Will I outlive my 401k? Will the economy tank? Will a medical crisis bankrupt me? Will our children’s generation ever make it?
July 21–25, 2025 Hosted at Westminster United Methodist Church, Kinston Led by Camp Don Lee Staff Children in Lenoir County who have completed 1st through 4th grade are invited to experience a week of faith, fun, and friendships—right here in Kinston!
A Huge Splash for Kinston Fire & Rescue!
Kinston Department of Fire and Rescue has upgraded its water rescue capabilities, thanks to the incredible generosity of the Duke Energy Foundation and other vendor support.
UNC Health Lenoir is pleased to welcome Dr. Lawrence “Sonny” Larabee to our Orthopedic and Sports Medicine team.
In response to a recent statement from the Mayor of Kinston defending the proposed FY26 budget and property tax rate increase, North Carolina House Representative Chris Humphrey issued the following statement:
On June 8, 2025, Kinston Police Department’s A-Squad responded to a report of a toddler in the roadway near 130 S. Queen Street. Officers quickly located and secured a 2-year-old child and contacted Lenoir County DSS for assistance.
Contractors for the N.C. Department of Transportation will temporarily close Airport Road over Briery Run next week at a box culvert.
The Lenoir County Public Schools Class of 2025 was celebrated in five graduation ceremonies over the past month, culminating Saturday with nearly 600 students receiving diplomas from South Lenoir High School, Kinston High and North Lenoir High.
A man who led detectives from the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office’s Street Crimes and Rapid Response (SCARR) unit and patrol deputies on a high speed chase was arrested last week.
The following students have been named to the President’s List and Dean’s List at Lenoir Community College for Spring Semester 2025.
LITTLE ROCK, AR-- Kaitlin Beratto of Kinston, NC, has been named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2025 semester at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
I had a break from high school graduations after my oldest four grandchildren earned diplomas. Courtney was first, followed by Haley, Taylor, and Jaxen. Jaxen’s graduation coincided with COVID, so he had no real commencement ceremony until he finished his degree at Johnston Community College. As you may recall, I call my first four grandchildren “The Old Guard.”
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Trenton — The Jones County Board of Commissioners approved the fiscal year 2026 budget and agreed to rebid the county’s lawn care contract following public concerns over transparency and bid specifications during a regularly scheduled meeting Monday night.
The Lenoir County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Monday to approve a lease agreement with the State of North Carolina for a portion of the Richard Caswell Memorial Historic Site, paving the way for a new public recreation project in Kinston.
ATLANTA, GA -- Cormya Baker of Kinston (28504) was named to the Spring 2025 Dean's List at Georgia State University.
David Randall Huggins, 76, of Kinston, NC entered into eternity on June 6, 2025, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, NC. A funeral service will be held at Tanglewood Church, 2102 Rouse Road, Kinston NC, on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 6:00 PM with visitation to follow.
I feel compelled to address recent statements made by Lenoir County Commissioner Keith King and North Carolina House Representative Chris Humphrey regarding the City of Kinston’s proposed FY26 Budget and property tax rate. As the Mayor of Kinston, I believe the public deserves a clearer and more complete understanding of the facts, particularly those that were not fully explained or were presented without proper context.
The Lenoir County Farmers Market, located at 100 N. Herritage Street, will be open Tuesday and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
