The Lenoir County Board of Commissioners on Jan. 5 approved a budget ordinance amendment related to the settlement of a lawsuit stemming from the renovation of the county administration building, with county officials repeatedly emphasizing that taxpayer dollars were not used.
The North Carolina State Board of Elections has formally certified Kareem Moore as the duly elected mayor.
The Lenoir County Board of Commissioners opened its first meeting of 2026 on Jan. 5 by honoring the late Commissioner Roland Best before approving a series of economic development, budget, and administrative actions, including financing for a new industrial shell building and additional legal support for the Department of Social Services.
On January 4, 2026, officers with the Kinston Police Department’s C-Squad responded to a disturbance in the 100 block of N. Trianon Street.
On January 2, 2026, at approximately 7:08 a.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department’s C-Squad responded to a residence on Hardee Road in reference to a report of indecent exposure.
As 2025 ended and 2026 was being born, I had the opportunity to spend a week with my children and grandchildren at North Myrtle Beach, SC. Each year, we try to travel somewhere together to put aside our jobs and daily demands and focus on family. This year, all my children and all but one of my grandchildren made the trip.
The Greene County Board of Commissioners will consider approving adjustments to emergency medical services fees following a recommendation from the county’s billing provider during their Jan. 5 meeting.
The Jones County Board of Commissioners will consider approval of a contract agreement involving Trenton Emergency Medical Services.
A rezoning request for a property at 519 Towerhill Road will go before the Kinston City Council during a public hearing Tuesday.
As we close out 2025, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to our local veterans as well as the veterans of G.I. Joe’s and your families.
Greene County commissioners will receive the county’s fiscal year 2025 audit during their Jan. 5 meeting.
Jones County commissioners will review a proposed amendment to an existing economic development agreement during their Jan. 5 meeting.
Kinston officials are moving forward with the demolition of three condemned properties, while more than 100 others remain under review, according to a demolition update scheduled for presentation to City Council.
The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
Gone are the protein obsessed, in case you haven’t heard, the current social media trend taking over Tik Tok is fibermaxxing. The practice of fibermaxxing is the about increasing or maximizing your fiber intake in order to boost digestion and overall health. It works best when you slowly integrate additional fiber in your diet. Dieticians recommend doing this by increasing your intake of whole foods, like beans, berries and whole grains.
The Greene County Board of Commissioners will consider awarding a construction contract for a major water system improvement project that converts several wells from gas chlorine to liquid chlorine disinfection.
The Jones County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing Monday related to Community Development Block Grant funding during its regular meeting.
Kinston City Council will consider changes to historic preservation procedures and approve funding for an update to the city’s design standards.
The Kinston City Council will consider an operating budget amendment Tuesday that includes a $40,000 appropriation for professional lobbying services.
On October 21, 2024, at approximately 5:00 p.m., deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 3800 block of Pecan Grove Circle in reference to a suspicious death. Upon arrival, deputies secured the scene, and the General Investigations Division initiated an extensive investigation.
