Big news in Kinston: Emma Webb Park’s new 2,000-square-foot splash pad opens today. Featuring ground sprays for easy maintenance and inclusive play, the splash pad will be open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. through Labor Day.
Lenoir Community College Launches LCC Online, Expanding Flexible, Affordable Education Options
Lenoir Community College has officially launched LCC Online, a new way for students to earn the same high-quality degrees offered on campus—anytime, anywhere. The launch took place at the College’s Professional Development Day on August 13, marking the beginning of a new era in flexible, accessible learning for students near and far.
Kinston Police Department: Assault and Robbery Investigation – Arrest Made
On August 16, 2025, at approximately 11:20 a.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department’s C-Squad were dispatched to Sarah’s House of Beauty, located on the 2400 block of North Herritage Street, in reference to a reported stabbing.
Mike Parker: Homelessness: The fate of too many foster kids
I received a text from a friend on Wednesday that posed a disturbing question: “Hi Mike, can this be true? Almost half of all homeless are foster kids who aged out of the system?”
Jones County equine therapy program helps veterans, children and people with disabilities find healing
Growing up, horses were more than just animals for the founder of Trail of Faith Farms — they were a lifeline. Introduced to riding at 6 years old by her grandfather, she says the “horse bug” never left. Years later, after her father passed away, she reconnected with her aunt and witnessed something that would change her life: a boy who could barely form sentences steering a 1,200-pound horse on his own during a therapeutic riding lesson.
Lenoir County restaurant inspections
The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
Kinston Police announce rewards in three unsolved cases
Kinston Police are urging the public to come forward with information in three separate cases, with rewards ranging from $10,000 to $25,000. All tips remain anonymous, and officials say community help is key to bringing justice.
Recovery Together ENC honors International Overdose Awareness Day
August 31 marks International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD), a global campaign to end overdose. This day serves as an opportunity to remember loved ones who have died from drug overdose as well as to acknowledge the grief of those left behind and to encourage support and recovery for everyone impacted by substance use and overdose.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
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.
Obituary: Sadie Aycock
Sadie Ann Turner Aycock, 72, set out for her final journey on Thursday, August 14, 2025. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation on Monday, August 18, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Rouse Funeral Home. A private committal service will follow on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, in the family cemetery.
Lenoir County Farmer's Market update for August 16, 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.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Watermelon, the Symbol of Summer
Can’t you always envision a fresh bright pink slice of watermelon whenever you think of summer?? There are hundreds of varieties of watermelon across the country, my favorite this summer has been the Black Jack, beautifully red, seedless and the perfect size! Growing in popularity and this summer’s star has been the very sweet yellow watermelon.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
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.
LaGrange man arrested after KPD traffic stop leads to meth discovery
On August 15, 2025, at approximately 1:35 a.m., Kinston Police Department D-Squad officers conducted a traffic stop on Vernon Avenue with 49-year-old Eric Pettry of LaGrange. During the stop, K9 Kilo performed an open-air sniff around the vehicle and alerted to the presence of narcotics.
Edwards Funeral Home hosts annual First Responders Breakfast
Edwards Funeral Home continued its tradition of honoring those who serve and protect the community by hosting its annual First Responders Breakfast on Aug. 14.
Amvets Women’s Auxiliary awards $1,000 scholarship to nursing student
Amvets Women's Auxiliary member Catharine Kosinski was recently awarded a scholarship in the amount of $1,000 by Linda Bonin who is also a Amvets member and member of the Sackettes a organization developed to encourage fun and honor among Women's auxiliary members.