ECU Health and UnitedHealthcare have reached a new multiyear agreement restoring in-network access across ECU Health for members enrolled in UnitedHealthcare commercial, Medicaid and Medicare Advantage plans.
Kinston officer injured in head-on crash involving impaired driver
A Kinston Police Department officer was involved in a head-on crash Sunday night at the intersection of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and J.P. Harrison Boulevard after an impaired driver traveling in the wrong lane struck the officer’s vehicle, according to police.
Mike Parker: The Exchange Reaches Out to Non-Profits
For several months, The Exchange at Hometowne has opened its doors to local non-profits for Bingo fundraising events. Tonya Adams is the woman behind these Bingo nights. As the owner of The Beauty Box and The Exchange, Tonya is a woman on a mission, working to make Lenoir County a better place.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
University of Maryland Global Campus Announces La Grange, Kinston Spring 2026 Graduates
University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) graduated more than 7,300 students worldwide in the spring 2026 term.
Jones County Senior Pantry Continues Through Community Support
The Jones County Senior Support Coalition continues to operate the Senior Pantry with donations from county employees, residents, businesses, churches and other community partners.
Evelyn Dove Coleman: About Jimmy Tull Hill
I want to share with you a column written some time back because the person I wrote about was just funeralized on August 8th at Sharon Church in Kinston.
Jones County commissioners approve opioid settlement position, water system security upgrade
The Jones County Board of Commissioners approved an opioid settlement spending plan and a cybersecurity upgrade for the county's regional water system during its regular meeting Monday, Aug. 3, while also hearing updates on housing repairs, child support, livestock programs and public concerns about drainage and water quality.
Time & Temperature Sevice Returns To Kinston
Kinston Weather Now is now open for business, providing residents, farmers, businesses, and families in Kinston and surrounding areas with fast, reliable, and hyper-local weather and community information at the touch of a button.
Help wanted: Economic Development Region - Communications & Marketing Manager
As a member of the Economic Development Region with Lenoir County Government, you can make a difference! The agency is seeking candidates for the Communications and Marketing Manager.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
From the Desk of Senator Brent Jackson, August 2026
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.
Help Wanted: Administrative Secretary
Neuse Regional Water and Sewer Authority in La Grange is seeking an administrative secretary to perform receptionist, bookkeeping, meeting, reporting and general office duties.
Lenoir County Farmer's Market update August 8, 2026
Shop the Lenoir County Farmers Market this week for fresh produce, pimento cheese, handmade creations, sweet treats, pork skins, and tomato-season recipe inspiration from Tammy Kelly.
Is Culinary Fine Art? Don’t Miss “Art of the Palette”
Preparing and presenting beautiful and delicious meals are truly an art form. Like painting on canvas, creating a food presentation involves combining colors, shapes, textures, and flavors.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Jones County Community Closet Extends Shopping Hours Aug. 9–12
The Jones County Community Closet will offer extended shopping hours following the Jones County Back to School Bash, giving residents from Jones County and surrounding communities additional opportunities to browse its full inventory of free clothing.
Kinston council approves police vehicle purchase, sets hearing on Maceo Parker Way
Kinston City Council approved the purchase of eight police vehicles, authorized a federal grant application for two additional officers assigned to housing communities and set a public hearing on renaming Springhill Street as Maceo Parker Way during its Tuesday, Aug. 4, regular meeting.
KPD: LaGrange man arrested after assaulting and threatening McDonalds employees
KPD’s C-Squad officers were dispatched to McDonald’s, located at 110 W. Vernon Avenue, in reference to a disturbance.