On May 11, 2026, at approximately 3:36 a.m., deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office D Shift responded to an assault at the W.E. “Billy” Smith Detention Center after a detention officer was assaulted by an inmate.
𝗞𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗗𝘂𝗻𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗪𝗜 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲-𝗩𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗵
On May 9, 2026, at approximately 6:06 p.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department’s C-Squad responded to a three-vehicle motor vehicle crash in the 100 block of [Road Name].
Public Notice: Jones County to hold hearing on proposed fire protection district
Please take notice that on May 18, 2026 at 7:00 p.m., Jones County will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving public comments on the proposed creation of a fire protection service district pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. §153A-301 et seq. The public hearing will be held in the Commissioners’ Room in the Jones County Administration Building, located at 110 Market St., Trenton, North Carolina.
𝗞𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱
On May 9, 2026, officers with the Kinston Police Department’s A-Squad responded to a report of four suspects breaking into a building located at 834 Hardee Road. The caller advised that the suspects were actively defacing the building with paint.
Obituary: Kevin Paul Foss
Kevin Paul Foss, 25, was taken from this world far too soon, leaving behind a profound emptiness in the lives of all who knew and loved him. A service to celebrate Kevin’s life will be held at Rouse Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 with Pastor Gerald Fowler. Committal will follow the service at Fairview Cemetery. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Rouse Funeral Home.
Lenoir County restaurant inspections
The following restaurant inspetions were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
Mike Parker: Soil and Water Conservation Education winners
The Lenoir County Soil and Water Conservation District held its annual Education Celebration beginning at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, in the King’s Restaurant Banquet Room. More than 30 students were honored in 13 separate categories for addressing the theme “We All Live in a Watershed.”
Jones County Health Department to host Cradle to Community Care Day
Jones County Health Department will host Cradle to Community Care Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at the Jones County Civic Center, 832 N.C. 58 South in Trenton.
From the Desk of Senator Brent Jackson, May 2026
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.
Public Notice: LCPS Request for Quote: RFQ2026H- Heated Equipment Maintenance and Repair
"In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Help Wanted: Automotive Systems Technology Instructor – North Lenoir High School
The Automotive Systems Technology Instructor is responsible for providing quality instruction to program students using seated, online, hybrid, and lab courses. The Instructor will teach basic automotive courses, prepare high school students for Career and College Promise (CCP) certificate completion, and lay a strong foundation for more advanced level courses on the main campus upon graduation.
Public Notice: LCPS request for Quote - Refrigerated equipment maintenance and repair
Lenoir County Public Schools Child Nutrition Department’s current refrigerated equipment maintenance and repair contract will expire June 30, 2026. This request for quote is being released to allow eligible vendors an opportunity to submit a quote for refrigerated equipment maintenance and repair needs.
Help Wanted: Aviation Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Instructor
The Aviation Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Instructor will be responsible for delivering training material that will instruct students on metallic structure and composite standards used in manufacturing and typical structural repairs, per technical documentation, within a classroom and laboratory environment.
Public Notice: Notice for children with disabilities in private, parentally placed and home schools
A meeting will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. May 21, 2026, at the Jones County Board of Education, 320 West Jones St., Trenton, NC 28585.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Jean Chapman-Hill: A Tribute To Mothers in Heaven and Earth
As Mother's Day approaches, we're reminded of the profound impact mothers have on our lives. On a cold winter day in January with snow lingering on the ground, God dispatched angels from Heaven to escorted Verna Mae Tillman Chapman to eternal glory, leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth, and cherished memories. Though her departure broke hearts, her virtuous spirit, eloquently described in Proverbs 31, continues to inspire.
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!
Evelyn Dove Coleman: Happy Mother's Day!
You may hear the words "Happy Mother's Day" a lot of times from a lot of directions on May 10th this year. Flowers will be gifted. Restaurants will be filled to the gills. And, despite the prices on gas, many will travel to visit the ones who raised them.
North Carolina's March Employment Figures Released
Raleigh, N.C. - The state’s seasonally adjusted March 2026 unemployment rate was 3.7 percent, decreasing 0.1 of a percentage point from February’s revised rate. The national rate decreased 0.1 of a percentage point to 4.3 percent.
Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce: The Good Stuff - May
The Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce’s latest “The Good Stuff” newsletter features a packed lineup of spring events, including youth livestock competitions, community fundraisers, classes, festivals and business activities happening across Lenoir County.