Lenoir County Public Schools is soliciting quotations from qualified HVAC contractors for the replacement of the existing HVAC system serving Northwest Elementary School Auditorium.
A player known for dishing out assists, Viking coach passing out praise after state-title win
Perry Tyndall has a habit of deflecting praise. Winning another state basketball championship last month โ Kinston High Schoolโs seventh since 2008 โ has made more demands on the coachโs natural modestly.
Obituary: Carolyn Cole Dunn
Carolyn Cole Dunn, 85, passed away on May 11, 2026, in Goldsboro, NC. A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2026, from 6-7 PM at Edwards Funeral Home in Kinston, NC, with the service to follow immediately after.
Greene County Celebrates Opening of New License Plate Agency in Snow Hill
After four years without local DMV services, Greene County residents can once again handle vehicle registrations, tag renewals, and title work close to home. Local officials and community members gathered for the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the countyโs new license plate agency, located at 415 U.S. Highway 13 South, Suite C, at Laney Wood Place in Snow Hill.
Public Notice: Neuse Regional Water and Sewer Authority
The Public is hereby advised that the Executive Director will be submitting the Proposed Budget for the Neuse Regional Water and Sewer Authority (NRWASA) for FY2026/2027 to the Directors of the Authority. Copies of the Proposed Budget are on file at the office of the NRWASA. The Budget is available for public inspection during normal business hours until the Budget Ordinance is adopted. The office of the NRWASA is located at 2811 Barrus Rd, La Grange, North Carolina 28551.
Lenoir County Sex Offender Arrested for Registration Violations
On May 1, 2026, deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriffโs Office arrested Randall Lee Sheppard, 30, of Kinston, for violating North Carolina sex offender registration laws.
Class of 2026 Honors Growth, Leadership and Achievement at Early College Graduation
Lenoir County Early College High School celebrated a historic Class of 2026 during Wednesday eveningโs graduation ceremony, honoring students whose accomplishments set new records for the school in academic achievement, college degrees earned and scholarship offers.
Richlands Man Arrested Following Attempted ATM Break-In in Pink Hill
On May 11, 2026, at approximately 1:32 a.m., deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriffโs Office responded to an alarm activation at the State Employeesโ Credit Union CashPoints ATM located at the Midway Mart, 8174 Highway 258 South in Pink Hill.
Obituary: Deborah Ervin Carroll
Deborah Ervin Carroll, of Kinston, passed away surrounded by the love of her family on May 10, 2026. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Edwards Funeral Home from 5-7 PM. A Mass of Celebration will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2026, 11:00 AM, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Kinston, NC. Burial will immediately follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park.
Public Notice: RFQ-Northwest Elementary School Auditorium Rooftop Heat Pump HVAC System Replacement
Lenoir County Public Schools is soliciting quotations from qualified HVAC contractors for the replacement of the existing HVAC system serving Northwest Elementary School Auditorium.
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.
Public Notice: LCPS request for Quote - Refrigerated equipment maintenance and repair
Lenoir County Public Schools Child Nutrition Departmentโs 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.
Public Notice: Lenoir County Public Schools- The individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA PART B, Public Law 108.446)
Public Notice: Lenoir County Public Schools- The individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA PART B, Public Law 108.446) Project is presently being amended
Lenoir Community College Receives $25,000 Duke Energy Grant to Launch Electrical Training in Maysville
The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded the Lenoir Community College Foundation a $25,000 grant to support the launch of an accredited electrician training program at the new Maysville Workforce Development Center.
Juvenile Charged Following Shooting on Williams Loop Road
A juvenile has been taken into custody following a shooting that left a 19-year-old man seriously injured.
Inmate Charged After Assault on Detention Officer
On May 11, 2026, at approximately 3:36 a.m., deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriffโs Office D Shift responded to an assault at the W.E. โBillyโ Smith Detention Center after a detention officer was assaulted by an inmate.
๐๐ถ๐ป๐๐๐ผ๐ป ๐ฃ๐ผ๐น๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ด๐ฒ ๐๐๐ป๐ป ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป ๐๐ถ๐๐ต ๐๐ช๐ ๐๐ผ๐น๐น๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ง๐ต๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฒ-๐ฉ๐ฒ๐ต๐ถ๐ฐ๐น๐ฒ ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ต
On May 9, 2026, at approximately 6:06 p.m., officers with the Kinston Police Departmentโs 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. ยง153A-301 et seq. The public hearing will be held in the Commissionersโ Room in the Jones County Administration Building, located at 110 Market St., Trenton, North Carolina.
๐๐ถ๐ป๐๐๐ผ๐ป ๐ฃ๐ผ๐น๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐๐ฟ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐๐ผ๐น๐น๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ธ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ป๐๐ฒ๐๐๐ถ๐ด๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฒ ๐ฅ๐ผ๐ฎ๐ฑ
On May 9, 2026, officers with the Kinston Police Departmentโs 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 Kevinโs 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.