On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, the Kinston Police Department concluded a three-month investigation targeting the illegal distribution of marijuana and illegal THC products being sold throughout the City of Kinston by various vape shops and convenience stores.
LA GRANGE — Lenoir County Public Schools marked a major construction milestone for the new E.B. Frink Middle School during a topping-out ceremony Tuesday, March 3, as officials and community partners signed and watched the placement of the building’s main beam.
On March 2, 2026, KPD B-Squad officers conducted a traffic stop on W Vernon Avenue involving 34-year-old Joseph Soto of Lenoir County.
On March 1, 2026, KPD’s A-Squad responded to a residence at the Mitchell Wooten Apartments in reference to a reported stabbing.
Vernon Clifton Sorrell, age 85, passed away on February 26, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held at La Grange First Free Will Baptist Church, 802 S. Caswell Street, La Grange, NC, on Friday, March 6th at 6:00 p.m., with Reverend Ronnie Hobgood, Reverend Terry Coates, and Reverend Josh Hobgood officiating. Visitation will immediately follow the service.
Betty Lou Barfield Trimboli, 86, of Kinston, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arendell Parrott Academy at 1901 Dobbs Farm Rd., Kinston, NC 28504 or Queen Street United Methodist Church at 500 N. Queen St., Kinston, NC 28501.
On February 28, 2026, at approximately 6:00 a.m., a male and female suspect stole several items from a business located in the 7500 block of Highway 70, outside the Town of La Grange.
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., issued the following statement regarding U.S. military action in Iran:
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On Friday, February 27, a Duplin County woman was arrested following an investigation into the theft of multiple firearms from a Lenoir County residence.
On January 30, 2026, the Department of Social Services filed a report with the Kinston Police Department regarding a 2-year-old child who sustained a broken arm and was taken for medical treatment. During the medical evaluation, staff also discovered evidence of an older fracture.
On February 28, 2026, KPD’s A-Squad responded to a residence in the 800 block of West Washington Avenue in reference to a 911 call involving 43-year-old Justin Church. Officers had responded to the residence multiple times throughout the day.
On February 17, 2026, the Kinston Police Department received a report from UNC Lenoir Health Care regarding a victim being treated for serious injuries stemming from an assault that occurred at Sanderson Farms. The investigation revealed the victim’s injuries were consistent with being struck in the face with a pistol.
On February 27, 2026, at approximately 8:10 a.m., KPD's C-Squad officers responded to a reported disturbance involving a possible stabbing at a residence.
In the modified words of “Cat’s in the Cradle” by Harry Chapin, “I long since retired” as a teacher. In June of 2011, I said my good-byes to students and staff at Farmville Central High School and entered the wonderful world of retirement.
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
The Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library will host its book sale beginning Saturday, March 7. The sale will continue Monday, March 9 through Wednesday, March 11.
Kinston City Council will meet Tuesday, March 3, for its regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, 207 E. King St. The meeting will be held in person and live-streamed on the city’s YouTube channel, @thecityofkinston, and aired on KTV, the local government channel.
As Career and Technical Education Month comes to a close, one North Lenoir High School senior is a shining example of what CTE can do.
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