Kinston Police apprehend armed suspects at St. Johns Village Apartment Complex

On Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at approximately 1 p.m., members of the Kinston Police Department responded to a report of an individual armed with a handgun on the campus of Kinston High School. Upon receiving this information, the school resource officer and staff members initiated lockdown protocols, and numerous officers responded to the scene to locate the individual. 

Jones County receives funding boost for downtown revitalization projects

RALEIGH: The North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved 31 grant requests to local governments totaling $10,982,835, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The requests include commitments to create a total of 565 jobs, 135 of which were previously announced. The public investment in these projects will attract more than $211 million in public and private investment.

Event: S.A.F.E in Lenoir County - Women’s Health Fair and Market: Supporting Survivors, Building Community

Calling All Vendors! Crafts, food, health care services, and more! You're cordially invited to join us at the Women’s Health Fair and Market, an event dedicated to raising awareness and support for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Hosted by SAFE in Lenoir and Greene County, this gathering aims to foster a safer, healthier community for all.