RALEIGH, N.C. - Schumata Brown, the Maysville town manager and chairman of the Jones County Board of Education, has been named the 2026 North Carolina Rural Leader of the Year by the NC Rural Center.
Raleigh man arrested on traffic stop, charged with drug trafficking and weapons violation
On March 31, 2026, at approximately 10:30 PM, KPD’s B-Squad conducted a traffic stop on Highway 70 West involving 51-year-old Belal Allan of Raleigh. During the stop, Allan advised officers that he was transporting illegal THC products.
Murphy Introduces Legislation to Improve Medicare Reimbursement Stability
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., introduced the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act, legislation to modernize and update the underlying mechanics of the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) to improve stability for physicians and their patients.
Greene County 2026 Governor's Volunteer Awards Recipients
(Snow Hill, NC) – The North Carolina Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service has presented the 2026 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award to Samantha Gay, Virginia Thomas, Dorothy Harrison, Chester Harrison, and Greene Central FFA. The Governor’s Volunteer Service Award honors people who have shown concern and compassion for their neighbors by making a significant contribution to their community through volunteer service.
Arrest Made Following Intentional Vehicle Assault
On March 29, 2026, deputies with LCSO A Shift and D Shift responded to a vehicle crash in the area of Highway 70 and King Street.
North Lenoir drama to stage ‘Oklahoma!’ in April
North Lenoir High School’s drama department will bring Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma!” to the stage April 23-25, continuing a long-running tradition in a program that is nearing its 40th anniversary.
Veteran Column: G.I. Joes
Two weeks ago, the Kinston Young Marines visited the GI Joe's Military Living History Museum to tour American military history and celebrate important milestones. During the visit, eight Young Marines graduated from recruit training and were promoted to the rank of Young Marine Private, while two advanced from Private to Private First Class. The unit also recognized YM PVT Pileggi, S for earning her Community Service Ribbon and YM PVT Pileggi, L for earning her Musician Ribbon.
Help wanted: Lenoir County Health Department - Animal Control Officer
Candidates work involves enforcing the Animal Control Ordinance and North Carolina State Law that pertains to rabies control, animal cruelty and vicious animals. Must be able to communicate effectively with citizens of the County and City regarding complaints concerning animal bites, strays, nuisances’ animals etc.
PUBLIC NOTICE: Notice for Children with Disabilities in Private/Parentally-Placed and Home Schools
The Private School Meeting is scheduled for April 14, 2026 at 3:30 p.m - 5:00 p.m. with Georgia Maready, EC Director. If interested in attending the meeting please call Michelle Sutton at 252.527.1109 by Friday, April 13, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to consult with private schools and parents of parentally-placed private school students as well as home schooled students
Kristy Kelly: The women who continue to mold me
As is the theme of my life, I am a day late and a dollar short on writing anything for Women’s History Month. The last column I wrote was about famous women who did good, but were terrible humans. This time, I thought I’d write about the women who are making history every day.
Wanted Subject Arrested Without Incident
On March 30, 2026, members of the Kinston Police Department’s D-Squad received information that 36-year-old Megan Carter of Deep Run was in the area of East New Bern Road.
KPD: Notable arrests
Kinston Police Department Notable Arrest March 28–30, 2026
Pink Hill moves to even-year elections while La Grange rejects proposal
As local governments in the region weigh whether municipal elections should be held in odd-numbered or even-numbered years, Pink Hill and La Grange have landed on different answers.
Obituary: Bobby Carroll Dail
Bobby Carroll Dail, 74, passed away early Sunday morning, March 29, 2026. Bobby was born in Lenoir County to Grace Sparrow Dail and the late Roy Lee Dail Jr. on December 24, 1951.
Obituary: Fred Roswell Cullipher
Funeral Services will be held 2 PM Wednesday, April 1st, at the Chapel of Taylor-Tyson Funeral Service with Pastor Jerry Pike officiating. Interment will follow at the Snow Hill Cemetery. The family will greet friends in the hour prior to the service from 1:00 – 1:50 PM at the funeral home and other times at the Cullipher residence.
Update: Man Arrested for Felony Assault on Disabled Resident
Following an investigation, deputies determined that Austin Stanley Owens, who was acting as a caretaker at the time, used unreasonable force and had the ability to disengage from the situation. Owens was taken into custody and charged with Felony Assault on an Individual with a Disability.
LCSO: Arrest Made Following Suspicious Vehicle Call
On March 29, 2026, deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office A Shift responded to the area of Bank School Road in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
Mike Parker: Historic church and local people appear in online video
If you type “Ed Terry The Circuit Riding Preacher” into a Google or YouTube search, you will arrive at a link to a video that features a historic church in Lenoir County: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGn0l7ovnnc
Aaliyah Geralds: Empower Fest
The Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library will be hosting Empower Fest on Thursday, April 2 from 10 am to 2 pm. Empower Fest is an opportunity to empower the people of Lenoir County and beyond by providing access to community resources and programs, while encouraging civic engagement.
Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office Offers “Special Needs Occupant” Vehicle Stickers
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office is now offering “Special Needs Occupant” stickers to members of the community. These stickers are designed to help first responders quickly identify when a vehicle occupant may have special needs, allowing for a more informed and effective response during emergency situations.