The Lenoir County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Monday to approve a $1.9 million budget ordinance tied to water and sewer infrastructure improvements supporting the C-130 maintenance, repair and overhaul project at the N.C. Global TransPark. Commissioners Lovick and King were absent.
The Lenoir County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Monday to withdraw from the Eastern Carolina Council of Governments effective July 1, approving the move without changes as county officials said they will work to avoid disruptions to aging and transportation-related services. Commissioners Lovick and King were absent.
Kinston police reported a drop in violent crime during the first quarter of 2026, but increases in property crimes pushed the city’s overall offense total higher than the same period a year earlier.
A Bright Ideas Grant is helping transform required curriculum into an engaging, hands-on learning experience for students at Banks Elementary.
This week, I return to Raleigh to begin the legislative short session. For those unfamiliar, the short session is a period where lawmakers convene to shore up laws, bills, and spending priorities carried over from the long session. Historically, it’s a time for relatively routine work — fixing a grammatical error here, moving a comma there. This short session is a bit different.
The Coastal Coalition, consisting of Carteret, Craven, Pamlico, Jones, and Lenoir County Public Schools Child Nutrition Departments are now accepting formal bids for icecream products for the 2026-2027 School Year with the option of renewing for four additional years.
On April 21, 2026, members of the Kinston Police Department’s Violent Crime Action Team (VCAT) observed a vehicle involved in a suspected drug transaction in the 200 block of East Grainger Avenue.
The Kinston City Council on Tuesday approved the concept for a corridor aesthetic improvement and demolition effort aimed at addressing unsafe and unsightly properties in the city and along key corridors.
Drivers on Vernon Avenue in Kinston should expect lane closures and a changed traffic pattern today as the N.C. Department of Transportation installs a concrete median island near Hull Road and Pecan Lane.
LCPS’ Nadine Gordon Nominated for NCCAT 2027 Burroughs Wellcome Fund NC Career & Technical Education (CTE) Teacher of the Year
More than 230 people gathered on Saturday morning at Lenoir Community College for the EPIC Center’s annual Walk 4 Life & 5K, creating a meaningful and joy-filled day in support of women and families across Eastern North Carolina.
Jones County officials, community partners and residents gathered Monday to celebrate the opening of a new outdoor fitness court, a project county leaders said is part of a broader push to expand recreation and wellness opportunities across the county.
The Coastal Coalition, consisting of Carteret, Craven, Pamlico, Jones, and Lenoir County Public Schools Child Nutrition Departments are now accepting formal bids for icecream products for the 2026-2027 School Year with the option of renewing for four additional years.
The Foundation Board is seeking an energetic experienced executive to lead the newly created Foundation. This 20-hour per week position requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Greene Central High School is responding to online criticism and community concern over the size of the band room planned for the county’s new high school, saying much of the discussion has been driven by misinformation and stressing that both the new school and the existing music building will continue to serve student musicians.
On March 19, 2026, deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office responded to 3150 Kelly Road in Kinston in reference to the felony larceny of an enclosed trailer. On April 7, 2026, deputies were again dispatched to the same location in reference to the larceny of a motor vehicle.
Snow Hill - Greene County Schools opened its doors on Friday, April 17, 2026, to a distinguished group of state and federal officials for a wide-ranging Legislators in Schools event. This was part of a statewide initiative designed to bring education policy directly to those who shape it. The morning gave lawmakers and community leaders an up-close look at the district’s achievements, its pressing needs, and the students and staff who make it all happen.
As Lenoir County Public Schools prepares for the 2026 Teacher of the Year Banquet on April 23, the district is proud to spotlight three exceptional educators who represent the very best of LCPS classrooms. Selected from 17 school-level Teachers of the Year, these finalists demonstrate a shared commitment to student success, strong relationships and instructional excellence.
Get ready for a sensational, one-night-only event as Lenoir Community College Foundation Performing Arts hosts Broadway Unleashed: Take Me to the Movies on Friday, April 24, 2026, at 7:00 PM. This exciting musical cabaret will feature a cast of talented community performers bringing unforgettable songs and dazzling dance numbers to the stage for an evening packed with energy, heart, and show-stopping entertainment.
The Coastal Coalition, consisting of Carteret, Craven, Pamlico, Jones, and Lenoir County Public Schools Child Nutrition Departments are now accepting formal bids for icecream products for the 2026-2027 School Year with the option of renewing for four additional years.
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