Lenoir County Sheriff Jackie Rogers accepted responsibility Wednesday night for not notifying the public before 16 Flock Safety license plate readers were installed across the county.
Wirth Chiropractic expands to Kinston with Anderson Chiropractic transition
Wirth Chiropractic is expanding to Kinston and will take over the former Anderson Chiropractic Center location.
John Hood: Local Newspapers Play Essential Roles
RALEIGH — It was 40 years ago this week that I wrote my first column for North Carolina newspapers. Still in journalism school at UNC-Chapel Hill, I was interning that summer at two outlets based in Nash County: the Spring Hope Enterprise, which covered the southern part of the county, and a startup called the Rocky Mount Record.
Obituary: Shelby Lyn Haskins VanCor
Shelby Lyn Haskins VanCor, 70, of Kinston, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026 Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Howard-Carter Funeral Home, with Pastor Ruffin Hill officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow the service at Pinelawn Memorial Park in Kinston.
Investigation into reported sexual assault ends with false report charges, KPD says
On July 28, 2026, at approximately 7:27 p.m., KPD's C-Squad officers responded to the area of Pearson Park and Tiffany Park following a report of a sexual assault.
FRCE conducts first on-site HH-60W Jolly Green II repair
An unplanned repair on an Air Force search-and-rescue helicopter is providing Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) with the opportunity to refine its HH-60W maintenance skills before the depot begins planned maintenance on the aircraft platform later this year.
Greene County Road Closing for Roundabout Improvements Next Month
SNOW HILL – The N.C. Department of Transportation will close N.C. 91 at the newly constructed roundabout near Greene Central High School.
Help Wanted: Processing Assistant V
As a member of the Lenoir County Government Health Department, you can make a difference! The Health Department is seeking candidates for a Processing Assistant V. Candidates work involves a variety of office and technical tasks to accomplish the processing of information and documents.
New York Man Extradited to Lenoir County in Elder Fraud Investigation
The Lenoir County Sheriff's Office has arrested and extradited a New York man in connection with an investigation involving an elderly Lenoir County resident who was defrauded through a sophisticated scam.
Kinston police report arrests in weekend enforcement activity
July 27, 2026, at 3:48 PM, KPD officers responded to a disturbance in the 1400 block of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Upon arrival, officers learned that 39-year-old Jennifer Wilson had been involved in the disturbance but had already left the area.
Greene County native takes leadership role at public library
SNOW HILL — Lifelong Greene County resident Jenna Sayland has stepped into a leadership role at the Greene County Public Library after building experience in youth programming, community service and library operations.
Lenoir Community College, Airbus partner to expand workforce training
Lenoir Community College and Airbus have formalized a new partnership to provide customized workforce training for Airbus employees, strengthening the company's ability to develop and maintain a highly skilled aerospace workforce in eastern North Carolina.
Lenoir County Sheriff's Office Seeking Public's Assistance in Church Vandalism Investigation
The Lenoir County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance in identifying individuals involved in the unlawful entry and vandalism of a local church.
Ambleside Preparatory Academy reports break-in, vandalism
Ambleside Preparatory Academy in Kinston reported that its main school building was broken into and vandalized this weekend, according to a statement from Head of School Joanna Pike in a Facebook post.
Mike Parker: D-Day Memorial – A Sobering Reminder
A couple of weeks ago, we had our bi-annual family reunion in Vinton, VA – my family’s old homeplace for more than 100 years. During our time together, Aunt Judy planned a trip to Bedford, a small Virginia town just over 25 miles away.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Dreams Forged at LCC: Graduate Builds Business, Gives Back
When Joe Sanchez enrolled in Lenoir Community College's welding program, he was working two jobs and searching for a better future. Today, he owns a thriving metal fabrication company, supports a growing team of employees, and is giving back to the college that helped launch his career.
Evelyn Dove Coleman: Things Get Lost
Many years ago, when my adult cousin was a teenager, she told me that I had influenced her to put things in their place. She said I had encouraged her to let all of her things have a designated place and to always put them there. That way, our rooms will be organized and neat. And, moreover, we won't have to waste time looking for misplaced items.
Greene County Intermediate School Continues Investment in Student Leadership with Third Annual EmpowerHER™ Program
Greene County Intermediate School (GCIS) is proud to announce the return of the EmpowerHER™ SEL Leadership Experience, a signature leadership initiative developed by KLC Global, LLC, for the third consecutive year.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County: