Purpose Lenoir County Public Schools (the "District") is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors to provide a unified Website Content Management System (CMS) and a Mass Communication/Notification system. The goal is to replace the current fragmented system with a single, integrated platform that simplifies communication for staff and families.
Purpose Lenoir County Public Schools (the "District") is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors to provide a unified Website Content Management System (CMS) and a Mass Communication/Notification system. The goal is to replace the current fragmented system with a single, integrated platform that simplifies communication for staff and families.
In reference to the media release from Operation Wintergreen, detectives from the Kinston Police Department have worked around the clock to process, inventory, and document the items collected during the execution of the search warrants. This was an extensive and detailed process that required a coordinated effort from patrol officers, investigators, evidence technicians, and administrative staff.
On March 5, 2026, at approximately 1:18 a.m., KPD A-Squad officers conducted a traffic stop on E. New Bern Road for motor vehicle violations. Officers identified the driver as 41-year-old Crystal Fischer of Lenoir County.
The Kinston City Council on Tuesday approved several financial and administrative items, heard public concerns about summer options for teenagers and resources for people experiencing homelessness, and received a report on a coordinated law enforcement operation that executed dozens of search warrants across the city.
TRENTON — Jones County commissioners approved opioid settlement funding agreements tied to Hope Mission of Coastal Carolina, adopted an internal artificial intelligence policy for county employees, and created a flood mitigation task force during the board’s March 2 regular meeting.
The Greene County Board of Commissioners convened its regular monthly meeting on Monday, March 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Greene County Operations Center in Snow Hill. Commissioners approved the county’s participation in a statewide commercial property financing program, adopted policies required for state water infrastructure funding, and unanimously backed a last-minute resolution seeking federal funding for a new animal shelter.
Bruce Alton Moody, 81, passed away at his home on Monday, March 2, 2026. Bruce was born in Lenoir County to the late Alton and Ruby Butts Moody on July 26, 1944. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Jerry Moody and Charles Moody.
David L. Bishop, cherished husband, devoted father, and loving Pop, passed away on Saturday February 28, 2026 leaving a legacy of warmth, kindness, and unwavering love. Please help us celebrate Dave’s life on Saturday, March 7 at 10:00 AM at Tabernacle Free Will Baptist Church, 1003 W New Bern Road, Kinston NC, Pastor Cody Mansfield officiating. A time of loving the family will follow the service with interment at 2:00 at Pinelawn Memorial Park.
The Kinston Police Department announces that on March 4, 2026, Bryson Bradley was taken into custody in New York by the United States Marshals Service.
Neuse News hosted an election show Tuesday, bringing guests together for a roundtable discussion ahead of the night’s returns. Results were delayed as an issue in another county affected the broader reporting timeline. All results remain unofficial and subject to change and will not be considered final until they are canvassed and certified by the appropriate elections board.
UNC Health Lenoir is pleased to announce the addition of two dedicated women’s health providers to UNC Complete Care: Dr. Shannon Huff, board-certified obstetrician/gynecologist, and Cierra Rowe, AGNP, certified nurse practitioner.
Last year at Moss Hill Elementary School, a small group of students began meeting with a simple purpose: learn the tools on their iPads well enough to help others use them better. What started as the Moss Hill Tech Team has now grown into Student Innovation Teams in every school across Lenoir County Public Schools.
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.
