The Conference of Chief District Court Judges has adopted revisions to the North Carolina Child Support Guidelines following a statewide review of the guidelines and economic data on the cost of raising children. The revised guidelines take effect January 1, 2027, and apply to child support actions heard on or after that date.
Evangelist David Ring passed on to Glory in September at the age of 72. I was introduced to David years ago through his singing the song "Victory In Jesus." It is online with him clearly enunciating the lyrics despite his difficulty speaking.
The Associate Vice President of Workforce Development and Continuing Education reports directly to the Senior Vice President of Economic and Workforce Development.
Jennifer G. King, Jones County’s consolidated human services director and deputy director of administration, has been selected for Leadership North Carolina’s 2026-27 class.
Lenoir County Public Schools seeks to leverage E-Rate funding and seeks proposals for Wide Area Network (WAN) services under E-Rate Application #270001670 to support district facilities beginning July 1, 2027.
Greene County commissioners will consider removing restrictions that prohibit residential development at the I-587 Business Campus when they meet at 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, at the Greene County Operations Center.
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.
PBS North Carolina, North Carolina's statewide PBS network, has appointed Sandy Drum, Director of Ellis Planetarium, to serve as a Rootle Ambassador for Lenoir County.
Make a little time for local this weekend. Explore this week’s vendors, upcoming community events, and six winning recipes from the Lenoir County Fair Casserole Cook-Off.
On Wednesday night at the Lenoir County Fair, four very lucky folks were judging the Casserole Cook-Off. These super foodies made it easy for you by choosing the winning recipes which I am sharing below. Hope you will enjoy!
Lenoir County Public Schools seeks to leverage E-Rate funding and seeks proposals for Wide Area Network (WAN) services under E-Rate Application #270001670 to support district facilities beginning July 1, 2027.
The following businesses were filed with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
On October 15, 2026, deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office A-Shift responded to a disturbance at a residence in Lenoir County.
Parker was charged with Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon and is currently being held in the Lenoir County Jail without bond.
We are now confirming that the citizen who was shot is deceased. He has been taken to the NC Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for an autopsy.
The Greene County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a phone scam in which callers impersonate sheriff’s office personnel and demand payment to avoid arrest.
During the stop, officers observed drug paraphernalia and conducted a search of the vehicle. The search resulted in the discovery of methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.
On 10/15/2026 around 11:20 am, Greene County Deputies responded to a two vehicle crash in the 1200 block of Moore Rouse Rd, near Maury Correctional.
On October 15, 2026, at approximately 10:44 PM, Kinston Police Department’s A-Squad responded to a residence in the 600 block of Lincoln Street following a report of a gunshot wound.
Stewart Perry, a gifted athlete, devoted coach, woman of deep faith, and beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, died on October 12, 2026 from complications with Parkinson’s Disease. She was 73.
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