Lenoir County Sheriff Jackie Rogers accepted responsibility Wednesday night for not notifying the public before 16 Flock Safety license plate readers were installed across the county.
SNOW HILL — Lifelong Greene County resident Jenna Sayland has stepped into a leadership role at the Greene County Public Library after building experience in youth programming, community service and library operations.
Lenoir Community College and Airbus have formalized a new partnership to provide customized workforce training for Airbus employees, strengthening the company's ability to develop and maintain a highly skilled aerospace workforce in eastern North Carolina.
When Joe Sanchez enrolled in Lenoir Community College's welding program, he was working two jobs and searching for a better future. Today, he owns a thriving metal fabrication company, supports a growing team of employees, and is giving back to the college that helped launch his career.
North Lenoir High School hosted a pitch event for the Lenoir County Summer 2026 Teamship program, giving students the opportunity to present solutions to real business challenges after eight days of work-based learning.
Lenoir County commissioners approved two courthouse renovation-related contract amendments Monday, including design work tied to relocating the county’s primary server and adding courtroom space.
The Lenoir County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution Monday supporting NCDOT safety improvements at the intersection of N.C. 11 and N.C. 55.
We've heard the recent concerns regarding Flock Safety cameras in the County. To provide accurate information and answer questions from our community, the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office will host a community Q&A session where residents can ask questions and receive information directly from Sheriff Jackie Rogers.
A provision in North Carolina’s 2026 state budget redirects $30 million previously approved for an aviation project at the North Carolina Global TransPark in Kinston.
Lenoir County Sheriff Jackie Rogers and K-9 Teddy have successfully completed 240 hours of Basic Canine Handler School for Law Enforcement Therapy Dog Training through East Coast Canine, Inc., in Rocky Mount.
Shelba Grady Hill, 84, is survived by her children, Megan Hill Saint-Amand, Miranda Hill Wiggins and Matthew Hill; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Sunday, Aug. 2, at 4 p.m. at Kinston First Baptist Church, followed by a tea party.
Jones County will begin accepting applications for its Urgent Repair Program (URP27) on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Applications will be accepted through Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
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.
Friends of the Homeless Shelter has been named a finalist in the Community Champions contest sponsored by Omaha, Neb.-based WoodmenLife, a champion of family, community, and country since 1890. The Kinston, N.C.-based not-for-profit organization is one of five finalists in the running for a $6,000 Grand Prize donation to support its emergency shelter and temporary housing for homeless and displaced individuals and families in the Kinston area.
Lenoir County Sheriff Jackie Rogers accepted responsibility Wednesday night for not notifying the public before 16 Flock Safety license plate readers were installed across the county.
Wirth Chiropractic is expanding to Kinston and will take over the former Anderson Chiropractic Center location.
RALEIGH — It was 40 years ago this week that I wrote my first column for North Carolina newspapers. Still in journalism school at UNC-Chapel Hill, I was interning that summer at two outlets based in Nash County: the Spring Hope Enterprise, which covered the southern part of the county, and a startup called the Rocky Mount Record.
Shelby Lyn Haskins VanCor, 70, of Kinston, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026 Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Howard-Carter Funeral Home, with Pastor Ruffin Hill officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow the service at Pinelawn Memorial Park in Kinston.
On July 28, 2026, at approximately 7:27 p.m., KPD's C-Squad officers responded to the area of Pearson Park and Tiffany Park following a report of a sexual assault.
An unplanned repair on an Air Force search-and-rescue helicopter is providing Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) with the opportunity to refine its HH-60W maintenance skills before the depot begins planned maintenance on the aircraft platform later this year.
SNOW HILL – The N.C. Department of Transportation will close N.C. 91 at the newly constructed roundabout near Greene Central High School.
As a member of the Lenoir County Government Health Department, you can make a difference! The Health Department is seeking candidates for a Processing Assistant V. Candidates work involves a variety of office and technical tasks to accomplish the processing of information and documents.
The Lenoir County Sheriff's Office has arrested and extradited a New York man in connection with an investigation involving an elderly Lenoir County resident who was defrauded through a sophisticated scam.
July 27, 2026, at 3:48 PM, KPD officers responded to a disturbance in the 1400 block of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Upon arrival, officers learned that 39-year-old Jennifer Wilson had been involved in the disturbance but had already left the area.
SNOW HILL — Lifelong Greene County resident Jenna Sayland has stepped into a leadership role at the Greene County Public Library after building experience in youth programming, community service and library operations.
As a member of Emergency Services with Lenoir County Government, you can make a difference! The Central Communications Division is seeking candidates for E-911 Shift Commander. Candidates work performs responsible supervisory work including coordinating the workload of a minimum of four-(4) shift personnel.
The Career & College Promise Advisor – Jones County fosters the development of positive relationships between Lenoir Community College, Jones Senior High School, and courses that meet the broader needs of the community and industry. This role's primary focus is serving as the primary advocate and advisor for high school students in CCP programs.
The Instructional Assistant for Arts and Sciences provides support to the instructors who teach in the Arts and Sciences area and to the Dean of Arts and Sciences. In addition to performing general office duties for the instructors, he/she will also manage various budgets and order supplies necessary for the smooth operation of the department.
The Instructional Assistant for Arts and Sciences provides support to the instructors who teach in the Arts and Sciences area and to the Dean of Arts and Sciences. In addition to performing general office duties for the instructors, he/she will also manage various budgets and order supplies necessary for the smooth operation of the department.
The Career & College Promise Advisor – Jones County fosters the development of positive relationships between Lenoir Community College, Jones Senior High School, and courses that meet the broader needs of the community and industry. This role's primary focus is serving as the primary advocate and advisor for high school students in CCP programs.
Shelba Grady Hill, 84, is survived by her children, Megan Hill Saint-Amand, Miranda Hill Wiggins and Matthew Hill; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Sunday, Aug. 2, at 4 p.m. at Kinston First Baptist Church, followed by a tea party.
Kenneth Franklin Tyndall of Kinston, NC, died peacefully in his sleep Friday, July 17, 2026, at the age of 90. There will be a Celebration of Life on Friday, July 31, 2026, at 2 pm, at Edwards Funeral Home in Kinston, NC. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. A private graveside was held at Pinelawn Memorial Park.
The Rev. Dr. Warren Randall “Randy” Spaugh, 72, passed away peacefully in the presence of his family on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Kinston. A visitation and reception will follow in Moseley Hall.
Harvey Gene Anderson passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, surrounded by the love of family after an extended period of declining health. A visitation will be held Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Westminster United Methodist Church in Kinston.
Harvey Gene Anderson passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, surrounded by the love of family after an extended period of declining health. A visitation will be held Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Westminster United Methodist Church in Kinston.
It’s with heavy hearts that the family of Kathy (Ward) Thompson of Huntersville, NC announces her passing on July 7, 2026 at the age of 74.
Mr. Robert Edward “Bob” Taylor, age 89, passed away late Friday evening, July 10, 2026, at UNC Lenoir Hospital. A native of Greene County, he was born March 22, 1937, the son of Willie James and Sadie Beaman Taylor.
Howard Lynwood Davis II, age 65, of Kinston, NC went home to be with the Lord on July 3, 2026. A graveside service will be held at 2:30 on Friday, July 10, 2026, at Westview Cemetery, with Pastor Bert Potter officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.
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