The South Lenoir FFA chapter will hold a plant sale on Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to noon at the South Lenoir High School greenhouses.
Public Notice: RFP: Integrated Website CMS and Mass Communication Platform
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.
Obituary: Mildred Eva Boney Matthis
Mildred Eva Boney Matthis, 98 of 2312 Riley Road, Kinston NC died March 5, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, March 9, 2026, at Queen Street United Methodist Church with the Reverend Kim Lail and the Reverend Karl Grant officiating. Internment will immediately follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park.
From the Desk of Senator Brent Jackson
From the Desk of Senator Brent Jackson, March - 2026
Letter to the editor: Raine Tyndall - Kinson is a beautiful place to live, needs to be an affordable
I’m speaking for the homeowners, the retirees on fixed incomes, and the working families of Kinston who are struggling under the weight of our current property taxes.
Public Notice: RFP: Integrated Website CMS and Mass Communication Platform
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.
Public Notice: RFP: Integrated Website CMS and Mass Communication Platform
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.
KPD: Operation Wintergreen – Seized Property and Search Locations
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.
Kinston police arrest Lenoir County woman after K-9 alerts during traffic stop
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.
Kinston City Council hears concerns about youth activities, homelessness; approves budget changes and utility projects
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.
Opioid funding, AI limits, and flood task force approved at Jones commissioners meeting
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.
Greene County Commissioners Approve Animal Shelter Resolution, Back New Financing Program
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.
Obituary: Bruce Alton Moody
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.
Obituary: David L. Bishop
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.
KPD: Suspect in 2024 Homicide Arrested by U.S. Marshals
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.
2026 Primary Election Results
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 Welcomes Two New Women’s Health Providers to UNC Complete Care
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.
Students Lead the Way as Innovation Teams Drive Creativity and Collaboration Across LCPS
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.
Kinston Police Department: Operation Wintergreen
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.
LCPS marks milestone with topping-out ceremony for new E.B. Frink Middle School
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.