The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
Help Wanted: Automotive Systems Technology Instructor
The Automotive Systems Technology Instructor is responsible for providing quality instruction to program students using seated, online, hybrid, and lab courses.
Help Wanted: Adjunct Aviation Management and Career Pilot Technology Program Instructor
The Adjunct Aviation Management and Career Pilot Technology Instructor is responsible for providing quality and industry standard instruction in aviation topics through the use of seated, online, and lab courses. The Instructor is responsible for providing innovative and engaging instruction and ensuring that course topics and examples evolve with advancements in the field. The Instructor reports directly to the Director of Aviation Programs.
Help Wanted: Occupational Extension Coordinator – La Grange and Greene County Centers
This position functions to develop and deliver comprehensive occupational courses and program offerings. In addition to course and program development, the Occupational Extension Coordinator – La Grange and Greene County Centers ensures the delivery of quality learning experiences, facilitates the learning process, advises students, and interacts with community/industry members and the public to determine emerging occupational extension training needs.
Help Wanted: Public Safety Fire Coordinator/Instructor
The Public Safety Fire Coordinator/Instructor is responsible for instructing and coordinating the College’s fire and rescue training programs by NCCCS and OSFM standards. This position reports directly to the Dean of Workforce Development.
UPDATE: Missing autistic 16-year-old's body recovered
2:20PM Update: At approximately 1:33 PM, divers from the Onslow County Sheriff’s Office located the body of Jaylen Green. Chief Keith Goyette shared the following statement: “Our hearts are heavy with the loss of Jaylen Green. On behalf of the entire department, I want to express our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. We are grateful to everyone who contributed to the search and ask the community to continue offering their support to the family during this incredibly difficult time.”
Armed Suspect Shot Dead by Kinston Police on Manchester Road
Early Sunday at approximately 3:15 a.m., Kinston officers responded to a domestic-related call on the 1300 block of Manchester Road where a male suspect armed with a firearm threatened a female resident. When the suspect produced the weapon upon officers’ arrival, they discharged their service weapons, fatally wounding him. The SBI and KPD’s internal affairs division are now conducting independent and internal investigations, and both officers involved have been placed on administrative leave.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Protect Your Kidney Health, Top Foods for Prevention
According to the World Health Organization, Kidney Health is at the forefront of the current health agenda. CKD or Chronic Kidney Disease is often undiagnosed and therefore untreated. Kidney function is closely related to heart disease and can affect heart health
Lenoir County Community Foundation awards nearly $15,000 in grants
The Lenoir County Community Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded $14,910 in grants to seven organizations supporting the local community.
North Carolina's June Employment Figures Released
The state’s seasonally adjusted June 2025 unemployment rate was 3.7 percent, unchanged from May’s revised rate. The national rate decreased 0.1 of a percentage point to 4.1 percent.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Help Wanted: Automotive Systems Technology Instructor
The Automotive Systems Technology Instructor is responsible for providing quality instruction to program students using seated, online, hybrid, and lab courses.
Help Wanted: Adjunct Aviation Management and Career Pilot Technology Program Instructor
The Adjunct Aviation Management and Career Pilot Technology Instructor is responsible for providing quality and industry standard instruction in aviation topics through the use of seated, online, and lab courses. The Instructor is responsible for providing innovative and engaging instruction and ensuring that course topics and examples evolve with advancements in the field. The Instructor reports directly to the Director of Aviation Programs.
Public Notice: The Annual Plan of the Housing Authority of the City of Kinston
The Annual Plan of the Housing Authority of the City of Kinston North Carolina is available for review for 45 days beginning July 30, 2025 at the Central Office of the Authority located at 608 North Queen Street, Kinston, North Carolina and all Public Housing Manager’s Offices.
Help Wanted: Occupational Extension Coordinator – La Grange and Greene County Centers
This position functions to develop and deliver comprehensive occupational courses and program offerings. In addition to course and program development, the Occupational Extension Coordinator – La Grange and Greene County Centers ensures the delivery of quality learning experiences, facilitates the learning process, advises students, and interacts with community/industry members and the public to determine emerging occupational extension training needs.
Help Wanted: Public Safety Fire Coordinator/Instructor
The Public Safety Fire Coordinator/Instructor is responsible for instructing and coordinating the College’s fire and rescue training programs by NCCCS and OSFM standards. This position reports directly to the Dean of Workforce Development.
Lenoir County Farmer's Market update for July 19, 2025
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.
New Greene County License Plate Agency to Open Next Monday
The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles will open a new license plate agency (LPA) on July 21 in Greene County.
Greene County mourns loss of Sergeant with Sheriff's Office
Greene County Sheriff Matt Sasser released the following statement on Friday afternoon, “It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of Sergeant Joseph Phillip Heck. Sergeant Heck died at his home late Wednesday afternoon on July 16th 2025. Sergeant Heck had served in law enforcement for over 20 years in various roles, but for the last 6 years served with the Greene County Sheriff’s Office. Sergeant Heck served his County and community well and will be missed.”
Lenoir County sued over alleged $1.3 million fraudulent payment, FBI investigating
Berry Building Group is suing Lenoir County and several county officials for more than $1.3 million, alleging a sophisticated email scam rerouted government payments to criminals. The lawsuit, filed July 3 and file-stamped July 17, arrives as the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office, with FBI assistance, investigates the fraud. County leaders say the probe remains “very active” and have no further comment.