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Local News, Education

For most of his childhood, Kevon Garrett would not speak in front of a crowd. His parents, he says, had to beg him to stand and say a few words. This year he ran across a stage to accept one of the most visible leadership roles a young agriculturalist in the state can hold.

Aug 28

Aug 28 Lenoir County Man Arrested on Narcotics Charges Inside Courthouse

LCSO Press Release

On August 26, 2026, deputies and narcotics detectives with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office arrested Markie Koonce of Kinston after he was found in possession of illegal narcotics and drug paraphernalia inside the Lenoir County Courthouse.

Aug 28

Aug 28 Maysville Employee Receives Civic Foundation Scholarship

Civic Foundation proudly congratulates Demetrius Jones, Finance Officer / HR Director for the Town of Maysville upon receiving a scholarship to attend the Cash Management and Investment of Public Funds course at the UNC School of Government.

Aug 27

Aug 27 National Weather Service monitoring potential for flooding, severe weather Friday

We continue to monitor the potential for heavy rain, flooding, and severe thunderstorms across parts of ENC on Friday, August 28, 2026.

Aug 27

Aug 27 Parking area at Brock Mill Pond to close during improvements

Jones County officials announced that the parking area across from Brock Mill Pond will be temporarily closed over the next several weeks while construction work is underway.

Aug 27

Aug 27 Lenoir County women plead guilty in $187,000 COVID fraud case

Two Lenoir County women have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail fraud in a COVID-era rental assistance fraud case involving more than $187,000, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Aug 27

Aug 27 NCDOT explains tall grass along Lenoir County highways, upcoming mowing restrictions

Tall grass along some Lenoir County highways has drawn complaints from residents as students return to school and traffic increases near local campuses, but state transportation officials say new mowing restrictions and favorable growing conditions have contributed to the higher vegetation.

Aug 27

Aug 27 Back to School season is here and Guardian ad Litem is seeking Volunteers!

As children head back to school, many are returning facing challenges that they should not have to carry alone. Every child deserves to start the school year feeling safe, seen, and heard.

Aug 26

Aug 26 National Weather Service monitoring potential for flooding, severe weather Friday

NWS: We are monitoring the potential for heavy rain, flooding, and severe thunderstorms on Friday, August 28, 2026.

Aug 26

Aug 26 La Grange pauses utility disconnections during billing system upgrade

The Town of La Grange said no utility service disconnections will occur while the town completes upgrades to its payment and utility billing system.

Aug 26

Aug 26 Obituary: Linda Rouse Rice

Obituaries

Mrs. Linda Rouse Rice, 78, of Leesburg, Georgia, formerly of Grifton, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Willson Hospice House.

Aug 26

Aug 26 Faith Forward with Pastor Jason McKnight: Why do bad things happen to good people?

Jason McKnight

Columns

The nine-year-old boy sat in my office. He’d made an appointment to ask a few questions. His mom and little brother were with him. I tried to make them all as comfortable as possible, joked about a few things, and said, “well, hit me with it, man!”

Aug 25

Aug 25 North Carolina's July Employment Figures Released

Howard-Carter Funeral Home

Local News, Politics

The state’s seasonally adjusted July 2026 unemployment rate was 3.6 percent, remaining unchanged from June’s revised rate. The national rate decreased 0.1 of a percentage point to 4.1 percent.

Aug 24

Aug 24 Obituary: Joseph Oliver Stilley

Obituaries

Joseph Oliver Stilley, 76, passed away peacefully at his home on August 23, 2026. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., At Chinquapin Chapel Church in Trenton with Pastor Paul Milner officiating. A private burial will follow.

Aug 24

Aug 24 Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Domestic Violence Incident; Stolen Firearm Recovered

LCSO Press Release

On August 22, 2026, Deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office responded to an address in Pink Hill regarding a reported domestic assault. The original caller advised Communications that a firearm may be inside the residence.

Aug 24

Aug 24 Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Stolen Motorcycle

LCSO Press Release

Local News, Crime

On August 22, 2026, at approximately 11:20 p.m., deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office C-Shift responded to the area of Woodington Middle School in reference to a reported stolen motorcycle.

Aug 24

Aug 24 Kinston police report fentanyl, firearm and larceny arrests in weekend recap

KPD Press Release

Kinston police reported multiple weekend arrests involving a firearm with an altered serial number, fentanyl and marijuana seizures, larceny, and cocaine-related charges from Aug. 21-24.

Aug 24

Aug 24 Severe Storms Possible Monday Afternoon with Damaging Winds, Flooding and Isolated Tornado Risk

Please ensure you have multiple ways to receive warnings and communication even after you head to bed.

Aug 24

Aug 24 Lenoir County restaurant inspections