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.
Obituary: Jo Ann Newcomb Little
Mrs. Jo Ann Newcomb Little, age 79, passed away peacefully at her home in the early morning hours of Thursday, August 6, 2026. A Memorial Service will be held 2 PM Sunday, August 9th, at the Chapel of Taylor-Tyson Funeral Service with Reverend Linda Grider officiating.
Local author wins american fiction award for debut novel Unbroken Grace
Eastern North Carolina author Venita Wright-Blake, who writes under the pen name Wright Blake, has been named the winner of the 2026 American Fiction Award in the Religious Thriller category for her debut novel, Unbroken Grace.
Obituary: Edward Earl “Eddie” Horton, Jr.
Mr. Edward Earl “Eddie” Horton, Jr., age 79, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, August 5, 2026, at his home in Kinston, surrounded by his loving wife and only child. His passing followed a brief, courageous battle with metastatic melanoma cancer.
Reckless Driving Complaint Leads to DWI Arrest
On August 5, 2026, at 10:46 a.m., KPD's A-Squad responded to Highway 258 South after receiving a report of a vehicle being driven recklessly.
Multi-Agency Manhunt Ends with Trafficking Suspect in Custody
On August 5, 2026, at approximately 2:40 p.m., KPD's Violent Crime Action Team (VCAT) attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Highway 258 South. The driver, 26-year-old Nijear Nicholas-Singleton of Jacksonville, fled from officers.
New SECU branch opens on Hill Farm Road
State Employees’ Credit Union has opened its new Kinston branch at 1172 Hill Farm Road, near Walmart and U.S. 70.
Lenoir County breaks ground on Deep Run Sheriff’s Annex
Lenoir County officials broke ground Wednesday morning on a new sheriff’s annex intended to improve law enforcement response times and expand access to public safety services in southern Lenoir County.
Kinston Health Invites the Community to a Free Community Health Fair
Kinston Health is excited to invite community members and families to attend its Community Health Fair from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 8.
Jones County officials address water concerns after public comments
JONES COUNTY - Jones County officials said the county’s water system meets state and federal drinking water standards following public comments and social media discussion about staining and water sampling.
Obituary: Sandra "Sandy" Hughes Rogers
Sandra "Sandy" Hughes Rogers peacefully left this earth for her heavenly home on Wednesday, August 05, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Lenoir, Greene early voting disputes head to State Board
The State Board of Elections will decide non-unanimous early voting plans later this month. Jones County is not listed among the disputed plans.
Kinston Community Health Center rebrands as Kinston Health
Kinston Community Health Center has adopted a new name, logo and color scheme as part of a rebranding effort designed to reflect the organization’s continued growth and direction.
Jones County announces new industrial shell building to expand economic opportunity
TRENTON — Jones County is taking a significant step toward strengthening its economic future by developing a new industrial shell building to attract business investment and expand industrial opportunities throughout the county. Funded through a collaborative, multi-partner effort, the project demonstrates a shared commitment to rural economic growth and long-term prosperity.