Starting today a coastal low will impact ENC and the nearby marine areas through the end of the week.
Lenoir commissioners back Woodington grant, approve campground with berm requirement
Lenoir County commissioners supported a $52 million grant application to replace Woodington Middle School, approved a campground with a protective berm requirement and raised county transit fares during their meeting Monday, Sept. 21.
Two Arrested, Firearms Recovered Following Foot Pursuit
On September 22, 2026, at approximately 9:37 p.m., Kinston Police Department C-Squad officers responded to a disturbance near Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Fields Street.
Distinguished Young Women of Lenoir County program scheduled for Saturday
The Distinguished Young Women of Lenoir County program proudly presents Campbell Price, Distinguished Young Woman of Lenoir County for 2026, in its annual program which will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, September 26, 2026 in the Performing Arts Center on the campus of Kinston High School. Price attends the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Campbell is the daughter of Neal and Jill Price.
Lenoir County commissioners, Kinston council to discuss Down East Bird Dawgs
The Lenoir County Board of Commissioners and Kinston City Council will hold a special joint meeting at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, to discuss matters related to the Down East Bird Dawgs.
Governor Stein Announces Jones County Judicial Appointments
Governor Josh Stein announced the following appointments to the District Court and Superior Court: Robert Gilmore to the Superior Court for Judicial District 5, serving Duplin, Jones, Onslow, and Sampson counties. Gilmore is filling the vacancy created after the Honorable Henry Stevens retired.
Perseverance and Support from LCC’s WIOA Program Help Pearson Achieve Dream of Becoming a Nurse
For Jazmyne Pearson, becoming a nurse was more than a career goal. It was a dream she pursued through years of hard work, personal challenges, and sacrifice, with the support of Lenoir Community College’s Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program helping her along the way.
NWS: Coastal low brings threat of moderate to strong winds
A coastal low that will impact ENC and the nearby marine areas mid to late week.
Greene school board clashes over performance and superintendent’s proposed training trip
Greene County school board members clashed Sept. 21 over student achievement, leadership accountability and whether Superintendent Rodney McNeill should travel to Argentina for training, with the discussion widening to concerns about race and election-year politics.
Restaurant ratings for Sept. 7-13, 2026
The records for Sept. 7-13 include restaurants, school cafeterias, a grocery produce department and a lodging establishment. Inspectors documented issues involving food temperatures, storage, sanitation and equipment maintenance. Several violations were corrected during inspections.
Help Wanted: Staff Accountant
Apply at the Kinston Housing Authority Central Office located at 608 N Queen Street, Kinston from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday through Thursday or call the Human Resources Department at 252.523.1195 ext. 221 for an application.
BJ Murphy: The AI-conomy disruption you're not ready for
Artificial intelligence is not coming. It is here, and most of us are still thinking too small about what that means or are so afraid of its potentially negative consequences that we fail to move at all.
Obituary: Louise Davis Harper
Louise Davis Harper of Woodington Township passed away peacefully Sunday, September 20, 2026 at Magnolia cottage where she spent the last season of her long, beautiful life of 101 years. Funeral service will be held at Howard-Carter Funeral Home. Visitation will be held at Howard-Carter Funeral Home, Wednesday, September 23, 2026, beginning at 1:00p.m., with services to follow at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Mike Whatley presiding. Interment to be held at Westview Cemetery.
Public Notice: La Grange: 2026 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING
Notice is hereby given that the La Grange Town Council will hold a public hearing on September 30, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. in the La Grange Town Hall located at 203 S. Center Street, La Grange NC to solicit public input on local community development and needs in relation to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for a project in the community.
Drug Task Force Investigation Leads to Search Warrant and Arrest
The Kinston-Lenoir Drug Task Force identified a pattern of organized criminal activity involving a residence in the 300 block of Lenoir Street in La Grange. As a result of the investigation, detectives obtained a search warrant for the residence.
Obituary: Sue Griffin Haddock
Sue Griffin Haddock, 79, passed away at UNC Health Care in Kinston, NC, on July 21, 2026. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 3 PM, at Edwards Funeral Home in Kinston, NC. The family will receive friends thirty minutes before the service.
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest
On September 19, 2026, KPD’s B-Squad conducted a traffic stop on E. New Bern Road. The vehicle was being operated by 59-year-old Loyd Whitley.
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!
Mike Parker: ‘Bee’ smart as the new school year begins
As the new school year opens, I have already heard some accounts of disrespectful and even violent behavior toward teachers and staff in some schools. For the life of me, I cannot understand why students are allowed to spit on staff or curse staff with little to no consequences. That schools and parents tolerate such behavior does not reflect well on student conduct in our schools.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds: