Sección 5311 (ADTAP), 5310, 5339, 5307 y financiación estatal aplicable, o una combinación de ellas. Se informa al público que se llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre la propuesta
Public Notice: PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
This is to inform the public that a public hearing will be held on the proposed Lenoir County Community Transportation Program Application to be submitted to the North Carolina Department of Transportation no later than October 3, 2025. The public hearing will be held on August 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM before the Lenoir County Board of Commissioners.
La Grange man charged in fatal hit and run on Paul’s Path Road
A La Grange man has been charged in connection with the death of a woman whose body was found in a ditch along Paul’s Path Road in Lenoir County on Saturday afternoon.
Three arrested following vehicle pursuit and methamphetamine seizure
On August 11, 2025, deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle for traffic violations along Highway 70 West, just outside of La Grange.
Lenoir County sex offender arrested for registration violations
On Monday, August 12, 2025, a registered sex offender was arrested in Lenoir County for failing to report a change of address, as required by North Carolina law.
Kinston Police Department provide updates on shooting investigation
Kinston Police Department Detectives have continued their investigation into this incident. Through further follow-up, detectives obtained warrants for 20-year-old Erion Strong, of Kinston, on the following charges:
Aviso Publico: AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA
Sección 5311 (ADTAP), 5310, 5339, 5307 y financiación estatal aplicable, o una combinación de ellas. Se informa al público que se llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre la propuesta
Public Notice: PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
This is to inform the public that a public hearing will be held on the proposed Lenoir County Community Transportation Program Application to be submitted to the North Carolina Department of Transportation no later than October 3, 2025. The public hearing will be held on August 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM before the Lenoir County Board of Commissioners.
La Grange: August 4, 2025 Town Council meeting recap
The La Grange Town Council met on August 4, 2025, taking important actions that reflect the Town’s commitment to revitalizing downtown, improving housing conditions, and enhancing neighborhoods.
Paige Petticrew wins first place at state conference for a feature story highlighting youth gardening program in Lenoir County
Paige Petticrew, Consumer Horticulture Agent for Lenoir County Cooperative Extension, earned first place in the Feature Story category during the Communications Award Luncheon at the 2025 North Carolina Association of County Agricultural Agents (NCACAA) this summer. Her winning piece, originally published by Neuse News on September 19, 2024 spotlighted the impactful work of the Extension Master Gardener Volunteers (EMGV) of Lenoir County and their passion for youth education through horticulture.
Kinston Police Department: Shooting investigation
This evening, Kinston Police Department officers responded to a report of a 12-year-old who had been shot in the arm on Dixon Street. The victim received medical attention, and investigators are actively working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Mike Parker: ‘A.I.’ back in the spotlight
As I was looking through some of my old columns, I found one from 24 years ago on the subject of – drum roll – artificial intelligence. The column addressed one critic’s response to the film: “A.I. – Artificial Intelligence.” Bart Kosko, then a world-renowned expert in the field of artificial intelligence, attacked the film not for its plodding plot or bleak vision of the cruelty of human against defenseless robotic creatures. Instead, Kosko makes several assertions based on what seemed fuzzy logic at best.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Event: Kinston/Lenoir Co. Sports Hall of Fame
Kinston-Lenoir County Sports Hall of Fame is excited to announce the incoming class of 2025 which include the following inductees: Tony Dawson, Eddie Gwaltney, Tracy Hart, Dee Dee Jarman, Norman Joyner, Cam Mcrae, Cliff Whitfield and the 1967 Grainger High School State Championship Baseball team.
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Sección 5311 (ADTAP), 5310, 5339, 5307 y financiación estatal aplicable, o una combinación de ellas. Se informa al público que se llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre la propuesta
Public Notice: PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
This is to inform the public that a public hearing will be held on the proposed Lenoir County Community Transportation Program Application to be submitted to the North Carolina Department of Transportation no later than October 3, 2025. The public hearing will be held on August 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM before the Lenoir County Board of Commissioners.
Lenoir County Schools recognize educators, approve key contracts and summer initiatives
The Lenoir County Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting Monday evening, covering a packed agenda that included teacher recognitions, program highlights from a busy summer, and approvals related to construction, nursing services, and school policy.
UNC Health Lenoir Earns National Recognition for Excellence in Heart and Stroke Care
UNC Health Lenoir has once again been nationally recognized for its commitment to high-quality care, earning four prestigious awards from the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® initiative for excellence in the treatment of heart failure, stroke, and resuscitation, with an emphasis on reducing rural health disparities.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Obituary - Earl Wood
Francis Earl Wood, 89, passed away peacefully early Friday morning at his home, surrounded by the love of his family. The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 10, 2025 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. at Rouse Funeral Home in La Grange. A service celebrating Earl’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 in the chapel of Rouse Funeral Home. Interment will follow the service on Tuesday at Pinelawn Memorial Park in Kinston.