Our office has already reduced the retention period for Flock ALPR data from 90 to 30 days. We chose the 30-day period because it allows investigators to access information when needed for serious investigations, including homicides, missing persons, kidnapped children, and other major felony investigations, while limiting the amount of historical information retained.
State Representative Chris Humphrey (R – Lenoir, Greene, Jones) sent a letter today urging state and federal officials and major GPS navigation companies to address growing public safety concerns caused by motorists being routed onto rural secondary roads.
Christy Eubanks, whose leadership has put Northwest Elementary School in the spotlight for academic achievement, was named on Monday as the 2026-2027 Principal of the Year for Lenoir County Public Schools.
The Lenoir County Board of Commissioners denied a special use permit Monday for a proposed campground at 759 Cobb Road after nearby residents raised concerns about traffic, safety, drainage and the effect on the surrounding neighborhood.
Greene County commissioners heard concerns Monday from residents who urged the board to consider a moratorium on data centers, citing questions about farmland, water, power use and a possible project near Burnett Road.
We received several reports this afternoon regarding water discoloration at the Lenoir County Detention Facility.
On August 18, 2026, at approximately 1:00 a.m., Horace Smith, 30, of Kinston, was arrested in Snow Hill in connection with a home invasion, robbery, and shooting that occurred in the Tower Hill area on July 12, 2026.
On Sunday, July 16, 2026, Deputy Harrelson and his K-9 partner, Fuse, completed their shift at 6:00pm and returned home for the evening.
Carl Thomas "Tommy" Smith, 82, of Kinston, NC passed away on Monday, August 17, 2026 at the North Carolina State Veterans Home in Kinston. A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, August 20 at 2:00pm, at Garner Funeral Home in Kinston with visitation immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Carl's memory to the Wounded Warrior Project and Shriners Children's.
Neuse News is launching Google Ad-Free, a new membership that removes Google advertising for signed-in members. While NeuseNews.com remains free for everyone, members simply get a cleaner read and directly support local coverage of Lenoir, Greene and Jones counties.
Jones County officials, historical organizations and community members gathered Monday, Aug. 17, at the Jones County Courthouse for a ribbon-cutting and unveiling ceremony recognizing three new historical markers tied to Revolutionary War events in the county.
On August 15, 2026, Lenoir County Narcotic Detectives along with S.C.A.R.R (Street Crimes and Rapid Response) and D-shift deputies initiated a traffic stop on Jasent Jurgensen, 48, of Beulaville, North Carolina.
Robert (Bobby) Ray Dail, Jr., 86, of Deep Run passed away at home in the afternoon hours of Saturday, August 15, 2026. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 23, 2026 at Garner Funeral Home with Pastor Jimmy Sowers officiating. Visitation will follow the funeral service.
The Lenoir County Development Alliance unveiled its new economic development strategic plan Monday during a lunch event at the Aviation Center for Excellence at Lenoir Community College.
Here’s a look at some of the calls and traffic stops handled by A/C Squads over the weekend.
North Carolina is moving toward allowing residents to carry a digital version of their driver license on a mobile device as part of a broader effort to modernize the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles.
Three years ago, the N.C. State Master Gardeners started the Lenoir County Children’s Garden near the museum at the Richard Caswell Memorial at 2612 West Vernon Avenue in Kinston.
The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
When someone shows you who they are, believe them. Normally, what is on the inside of a person will somehow reveal itself. We just have to pay attention. We cannot rule out little hints of a person's true character. My mother used to say, "If you squeeze a lemon, lemon will come out." In other words, don't squeeze a pineapple or a pear and expect to get a cup full of grape juice. Popeye said I yam what I yam.
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
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