The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office is proud to welcome its newest member, K-9 Deputy Rocky, a 1½-year-old Bloodhound who was generously donated by East Coast Canine Inc. Rocky’s training was also donated, resulting in no cost to Lenoir County or its taxpayers.
On July 18, 2026, a deputy with the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office D-Shift conducted a traffic stop on N.C. Highway 903 North near Old Jason Road after observing a speeding violation.
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On Saturday evening, the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office Crash Reduction Team conducted a multi-agency traffic enforcement operation across Lenoir County in preparation for the statewide "Speeding Slows You Down" campaign, which begins this week.
Lenoir/Greene United Way hosted their “Fantastical Whimsical” event on Wednesday, July 15 at Kinston Country Club. The event celebrated the nonprofit organizations’ community partners, local donors, and their service to United Way.
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.
Last week, I focused on the contributions of Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson, two signers of the Declaration of Independence who served this fledgling nation with distinction after the American Revolution. Today, I would like to briefly focus on a few others whose work shaped the birth and growth of the institutions we so often take for granted.
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.
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
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 Annual Plan of the Housing Authority of the City of Kinston, North Carolina, Maintenance Charges, Admin Plan and ACOP HOTMA changes are available for review for 45 days beginning July 30, 2026 at the Central Office of the Authority located at 608 North Queen Street, Kinston, North Carolina and all Public Housing Manager’s Offices.
This elevated summer gathering offers a fresh, playful take on a classic night out—all while supporting a meaningful cause. Proceeds from the evening will benefit our local Community Council of the Arts, helping to sustain and expand creative programs that enrich our community.
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.
It's a challenge in this busy world to pause from daily routines and just be still. Even when we schedule a vacation, we scurry to pack everything we may need, and then we scurry to get to our destination. Then we scurry to see all the sights. And finally, we scurry back home to begin our old daily routines again.
Driving down John Mewborne Road in Kinston, North Carolina, you'd never guess you were navigating a critical artery of the global aerospace supply chain. Flanked by green pastures and scattered pines, this quiet community of fewer than 20,000 residents is home to a massive manufacturing hub where local professionals build the structural core of the industry-leading Airbus A350.
No Wet Butts About It. Babies use 8–12 diapers every day, and the EPIC Center is inviting the community to help keep them covered through Community Diaper Duty, a community-wide diaper drive running from July 15 through September 8.
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
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