The National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City is warning residents to prepare for a prolonged heat wave expected to bring dangerous conditions to Eastern North Carolina later this week and into early next week.
John Hood: Declaration Defends Two Core Principles
RALEIGH — As we gather this week to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, let’s remember what makes our country exceptional — what makes it, despite evident flaws, so worthy of our loyalty and affection.
Update on video of juvenile being assaulted
During the investigation into the initial assault involving a juvenile victim, investigators discovered three additional disturbing videos depicting separate incidents that occurred on different dates and times—one in March and two in May.
Kinston Native Bill Stovall Releases Debut Book on Identity and the Patterns That Shape a Life
Bill Stovall, a Kinston native and 1984 graduate of North Lenoir High School, released his first book, The Ledger Never Lies: How to Stop the Drift and Take an Honest Accounting of Your Life, on Amazon this week.
Greene County commissioners approve USDA school financing application after contentious meeting with closed session
SNOW HILL — The Greene County Board of Commissioners approved applying for up to $14 million in USDA Rural Development financing Monday for school construction-related projects, including a new elementary school, relocation of administrative offices and a new bus garage, after one commissioner questioned whether the matter was appropriate for closed-session discussion.
Jones County senior center site moving to Maysville Town Hall
JONES COUNTY — Jones County Senior Services is preparing to move its Pollocksville senior center site to a new senior room at Maysville Town Hall, a change county officials hope will make the program more accessible and welcoming for older residents.
Help Wanted: Police Officer
Performs protective service work involving a variety of general or support duty police assignments, and related work as required. Work is performed under the immediate supervision of the Police Sergeant.
KPD: Kinston Police seek public’s help identifying suspects in attempted grease theft
The Kinston Police Department is requesting the public's assistance in identifying two individuals and the vehicle shown in this video in connection with an active investigation related to the attempted theft of grease.
Three arrested after South Davis Street shooting in Kinston
On June 28, 2026, at approximately 11:37 p.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department's B-Squad responded to 316 South Davis Street following reports of a shooting.
Juvenile charged in South Street shooting that left teen seriously injured
As a result of the ongoing investigation into the June 24, 2026, shooting on South Street, the following individuals have been charged:
NWS: Dangerous heat wave to impact July 4 weekend
This will be prolonged and expected to have extreme impacts for the majority of our area this weekend, coinciding with the 4th of July celebrations.
Arendell Parrott freshman named third runner-up at Miss North Carolina’s Teen
Brie Rouse, a rising freshman at Arendell Parrott Academy, placed third runner-up at the Miss North Carolina’s Teen competition Saturday, June 27, at the High Point Theatre in High Point.
Bucklesberry, Back in the Day: Hickory Grove Church (16)
Within six months of electing Baptist preacher Rev. James D. Cavanaugh as pastor of Hickory Grove in November 1883, the Church trustees inexplicably called a second pastor, Rev. James D. Carpenter. The two men essentially shared the pulpit as co-pastors, although they conducted services on different regular Sundays each month:
LCPS: Final nine week Principal’s List/Honor Roll
Lenoir County Public Schools is proud to recognize students who made their schools’ Principal’s List and Honor Roll in the final nine weeks of instruction this school year. Congratulations to everyone who has been named!
High-Speed Pursuit Leads to Arrest, Fentanyl and Firearm Recovery
On Sunday, June 28, 2026, a Sergeant with the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office Crash Reduction Team was conducting proactive traffic enforcement on US 70 when he attempted to stop a Dodge Durango Hellcat that was speeding through traffic while traveling toward Kinston.
Update: Incident at Bertie-Martin Regional Detention Center has ended
Around 5 AM this morning, inmates at the Bertie-Martin Regional Detention Center overpowered correctional staff and seized control of the facility, prompting an immediate response from local, state, and federal authorities.
Kinston Police Department: Recent arrests
Kinston Police Department: Recent arrests
Deep Run man arrested for drug violations
On June 27, 2026, at approximately 8:37 p.m., the Kinston Police Department's Violent Crime Action Team conducted a traffic stop in the 200 block of East Blount Street.
Jones County Heritage Festival to return Sept. 26 with new kids zone, movie night
JONES COUNTY — The Jones County Heritage Festival will return Saturday, Sept. 26, with a downtown parade, family activities, traditional demonstrations and new additions aimed at helping children connect with the county’s history.