Kinston police seize firearms, make arrests in weekend cases
High-Speed Pursuit Leads to Felony Arrest on I-795
Over the weekend, the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reduction Team (CRT) partnered with the Wayne County DWI Task Force and the Onslow County DWI Task Force to conduct several enforcement events across the eastern region focused on impaired and reckless driving.
Rep. Chris Humphrey: The HWY 58 Connector
As summer turns to fall, I’ve been grateful for the chance to spend time with so many of you across Lenoir, Greene, and Jones Counties while also staying hard at work in Raleigh.
Mike Parker: Family connections with World War II
I have written before about not having the opportunity to meet Sandra’s father – Floyd Dawson. The closest I have come is through several photos of him – one that stands constant guard in our living room. In that photo, Floyd Dawson stands on the right of an ambulance, while an unidentified soldier stands on the left.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Help Wanted: Adjunct Early Childhood Instructor
The Adjunct Early Childhood Instructor is responsible for providing quality and engaging instruction to early childhood education students through the use of seated and/or online courses, and through other creative modalities as needed to promote successful completion of degree requirements
Help Wanted: Early Childhood Program Chair/Instructor
Lenoir Community College is a comprehensive institution that places primary emphasis on excellence in classroom instruction. The responsibility of the Early Childhood Program Chair/Instructor is to provide quality instruction to program students through the use of seated, online, hybrid, and practicum courses.
Help Wanted: Adjunct Biology Instructor (Part-time)
Lenoir Community College is a comprehensive institution that places primary emphasis on excellence in classroom instruction. The Adjunct Biology Instructor is responsible for providing quality and engaging instruction to LCC students through the use of seated and online courses, and through creative biology labs as needed to promote successful completion of degree requirements.
South Lenoir's Campbell Price named Distinguished Young Woman of Lenoir County 2026
Campbell Price, a South Lenoir senior, was named Distinguished Young Woman of Lenoir County 2026 on Saturday evening. She is the daughter of Neal and Jill Price and plans to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Bethel Christian Academy expands agriculture program with community support
Bethel Christian Academy is growing its agriculture program thanks to strong community partnerships and dedicated staff.
Snow Hill Primary "Terrific Kid" awards
Snow Hill Primary gives out a weekly award called "Terrific Kid" awards. Each teacher at SHP chooses a student who has been responsible, shows great character, or has reached a personal goal. On Fridays, these students are presented with an award and are congratulated for their hard work. Below are Snow Hill Primary's Terrific Kid Awards!
From the Desk of Senator Brent Jackson, September 17, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to read my newsletter and staying connected with the latest news from District Nine and our efforts in the General Assembly.
Help Wanted: Adjunct Early Childhood Instructor
The Adjunct Early Childhood Instructor is responsible for providing quality and engaging instruction to early childhood education students through the use of seated and/or online courses, and through other creative modalities as needed to promote successful completion of degree requirements
Help Wanted: Early Childhood Program Chair/Instructor
Lenoir Community College is a comprehensive institution that places primary emphasis on excellence in classroom instruction. The responsibility of the Early Childhood Program Chair/Instructor is to provide quality instruction to program students through the use of seated, online, hybrid, and practicum courses.
Help Wanted: Adjunct Biology Instructor (Part-time)
Lenoir Community College is a comprehensive institution that places primary emphasis on excellence in classroom instruction. The Adjunct Biology Instructor is responsible for providing quality and engaging instruction to LCC students through the use of seated and online courses, and through creative biology labs as needed to promote successful completion of degree requirements.
Lenoir County Farmer's Market update for September 20, 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: Fall is for Apple Picking in North Carolina
North Carolina ranks 7th in the US in apple production and is home to over 9,000 bearing acres of apple orchards equaling over 200 commercial apple operations. There are thousands of apple varieties grown across the United State but there are 4 major varieties grown here in North Carolina, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Rome Beauty and Galas.
Lenoir County building permits
The following building permits were issued in Lenoir County:
Event: Bethel Christian Academy's Class of 2026 Yardsale
Event: Bethel Christian Academy's Class of 2026 Yard Sale
Protest challenges Kinston council candidate’s eligibility
A formal protest has been filed against Quarla Blackwell, a candidate for an at-large seat on the Kinston City Council, arguing she is ineligible to serve because she is on probation following a felony conviction.