3+ hour, 3+ min ago   (374+ words) The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the promotions of four dedicated members of our agency. Each has demonstrated a strong commitment to public service, leadership, and the citizens of Lenoir County throughout their careers. Major Michael Williams…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (284+ words) Saturday, August 15, 2026 Shop seven local vendors for fresh foods, handmade creations, granola, pork skins, and other market favorites. Lenoir County Farmers Market 100 N. Heritage Street, Kinston, NC Market hours: Tuesday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday's vendor lineup includes Robin's Nest, B&B…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago   (186+ words) HIGH-VISIBILITY PATROLS LEAD TO ARREST AND JUVENILE CHARGES In response to concerns from the community and the Kinston Housing Authority, KPD officers conducted high-visibility patrols in and around public housing communities last night. Those patrols led to the following: 6:36 p.m. | Traffic…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago   (201+ words) Edwards Funeral Home continued its annual tradition of recognizing local first responders Thursday with a breakfast bringing together members of the agencies that serve the community. Law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical personnel and other first responders gathered at the…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago   (381+ words) Join the Down East Bird Dawgs on Friday, August 21st for Help the LCEF as they raise funds to provide MiniGrants for our LCPS Teachers! Don't forget to see the flyers below the calendar for more details on the listed events!...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago   (82+ words) On August 12 at approximately 8:00 a.m., KPD’s B-Squad conducted a traffic stop on Dr. MLK Jr. Boulevard for a motor vehicle violation. The driver, 34-year-old Walter Nethercutt of Deep Run, consented to a search of the vehicle. During the search, officers located…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago   (543+ words) Jowiryah Abdelgawad, left, and Layla Edwards in Elizabeth Vick-Smith’s English class Tuesday at Lenoir County Early College High School. They are 15 years old and in their final year of high school, already connected to college-level classes and closing in on…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago   (184+ words) Ray Sinclair Barbre, Jr., passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on August 10, 2026, at The Service League of Greenville Hospice House. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, August 14, at 1:30 PM at Queen Street United Methodist Church, with…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago   (466+ words) Local, state, federal and industry leaders gathered Wednesday at the Senator Jim Perry Aviation Center for Excellence at Lenoir Community College to highlight North Carolina’s growing role in aerospace, defense and workforce development. The event featured an F-35 Lightning II…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago   (262+ words) The Community Council for the Arts will explore the connection between food and visual art during its free Art of the Palette event from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 27 at 400 N. Queen St. The event, presented with Lenoir County Cooperative Extension and the Lenoir…...