Kinston has been selected for a new electric-vehicle charging station as part of a $14.4 million statewide investment announced by the N.C. Department of Transportation.
Kinston License Plate Agency Temporarily Closed for Ownership Transition
The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles’ license plate agency (LPA) in Kinston is temporarily closed through Sept. 18 to allow for contractor ownership transition. The contract for the previous owner expired on Sept. 11.
Lenoir County deputies arrest suspect after vehicle theft, armed standoff
On September 11, 2026, the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office was notified by the Jones County Sheriff’s Office regarding a suspect who had stolen a vehicle and fled the scene with a small child. Deputies immediately responded to an address in La Grange, where the suspect, Austin Riggs, a resident of Lenoir County, had barricaded himself inside a residence.
Bucklesberry, Back in the Day: Hickory Grove Church (21)
A significant turning point in the life of Hickory Grove Church was the December 1884 pastoral call to Rev. William Ellis Swain of the Methodist Protestant Church (M.P.C.) Conference. In his 1929 book that traced the history of the M.P.C. Conference, Dr. Olin B. Michael, Th.D. affirmed, "The Hickory Grove people had come to us [the M.P.C. Conference], under W. E. Swain's pastorate."
NCDOT to host small contractor outreach event in Kinston
The North Carolina Department of Transportation will hold an outreach event in Kinston for small contractors interested in working with the agency.
Mike Parker: DAR Sponsors History Essay Contest
Although students increasingly rely on AI for schoolwork, an old-fashioned American History Essay Contest encourages young people to think creatively about our nation’s history and see it in a new light.
Help Wanted: Adjunct Office Administration/Medical Office Administration Instructor
The Adjunct Office Administration/Medical Office Administration Instructor is responsible for providing quality instruction to Office Administration/Medical Office Administration students through the use of seated and/or online courses to promote successful completion of degree requirements.
Lenoir County restaurant inspections
The following inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
Cormya Baker of Kinston Named to the Summer 2026 Dean's List
Cormya Baker, of Kinston (28504) was named to the Summer 2026 Dean's List at Georgia State University.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Help Wanted: Adjunct Office Administration/Medical Office Administration Instructor
The Adjunct Office Administration/Medical Office Administration Instructor is responsible for providing quality instruction to Office Administration/Medical Office Administration students through the use of seated and/or online courses to promote successful completion of degree requirements.
Evelyn Dove Coleman: Toastmasters To Celebrate
The Kinston Toastmasters Club will celebrate its 75th Anniversary on September 19, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. in the Kinston-Lenoir County Library.
Terrific Kid awards at Snow Hill Primary
Snow Hill Primary gives out a weekly award called "Terrific Kid" awards. Each teacher at SHP chooses a student who has been responsible, shows great character, or has reached a personal goal.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Cooking With the Muscadine Grapes
Most will recognize the sweet Muscadine grape by the variety of sweet wines produced right there in Eastern North Carolina. They are very commonly grown and celebrated by many Muscadine lovers each year.
Lenoir County Farmer's Market update September 12, 2026
This Saturday's vendor lineup includes TJ Designs, Robin's Nest, B&B Eggs, TC Smith, Christi Luv Creations, Shannon's Sugar Rush, Holy Granola, and Rodney "Pork Skin" Man.
Kinston council may announce new city manager Sept. 15
The Kinston City Council may announce and introduce the city’s next manager following a closed session during its Tuesday, Sept. 15, meeting.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
First responders reflect on courage, sacrifice 25 years after 9/11
Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, local first responders continue to remember the firefighters, police officers, emergency medical personnel and civilians who entered danger to help others.
Kristy Kelly: The children of 9/11 grew up in its shadow
Twenty-five years ago, adults watched the world change on live television. Our children watched us watching it.
Greene County Commissioner Objects to Voting "Blind" on Insurance Contract, Board Approves it 4-1
The Greene County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Greene County Operations Center for its regular monthly meeting. The Board approved the meeting agenda as presented, with no changes requested.