42+ min ago  (290+ words) One day I sat in my recliner and hit replay on a video over and over. I'd had a difficult day at dialysis and didn't feel too good as usual. But when I read Mike Parker's column in the Neuse…...

1+ hour, 7+ min ago  (344+ words) The Lenoir County Sheriff's Office proudly celebrated the completion of D. A. R. E. graduations at seven elementary schools throughout Lenoir County, reaching approximately 400 students during the program. The Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D. A. R. E.) program is designed to provide students with the skills needed to…...

1+ hour, 9+ min ago  (199+ words) Hosted in partnership with the North Carolina Global Trans Park Economic Development Region, the ceremony brought together local and regional stakeholders to recognize Judco Manufacturing's continued commitment to the region and the expanding opportunities within Eastern North Carolina's manufacturing sector....

1+ day, 41+ min ago  (858+ words) Shop local produce, eggs, banana bread, cookies, granola, pecans, crafts, and more at the Lenoir County Farmers Market. Lenoir County Farmers Market 100 N. Heritage Street, Kinston, NC Market hours: Tuesday and Saturday, 8 a. m. to 2 p. m. Vendors are bringing locally raised lettuce, collards, broccoli,…...

1+ day, 46+ min ago  (506+ words) Greene County Manager Kyle De Haven has presented a proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 budget that keeps the county's property tax rate steady while recommending several fee increases, salary adjustments and targeted spending changes. While the proposed tax rate does not increase,…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (847+ words) Lenoir County commissioners discussed the future of the county's transit system during their FY 2026-27 budget workshop, including a proposed general fund contribution for the first time. County Manager Michael James said the transit system has historically operated as an enterprise…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (306+ words) Kinston departments requested more than $4. 6 million in capital outlay for fiscal year 2026-27, but the manager's recommended budget funds about $3. 9 million. Vehicle purchases make up the largest category. Departments requested $2, 161, 600 for motor vehicles, and the manager recommends $1, 742, 200. The Law Enforcement budget…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (166+ words) Nell Dail Patrick, of Kinston, passed away on May 27, 2026, peacefully at her home. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 11: 00 AM, at Westminster United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends following the service. In addition to her…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (1262+ words) Kinston Recommended Budget Lowers Tax Rate, Holds Utility Rates Steady Kinston's recommended budget for fiscal year 2026-27 proposes a lower property tax rate, no increases to major utility rates and the implementation of a new pay and classification plan for city…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago  (209+ words) On Thursday, May 28, 2026, the Kinston Police Department received information regarding social media videos allegedly posted by 43-year-old Justin Church of Kinston that contained threats directed toward law enforcement and judicial officials within Lenoir County. Due to the nature of the…...