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The Kinston Police Department hosted National Night Out Monday evening at Southeast Park, bringing officers and residents together for the annual community event.

A 6-year-old was found wandering Highway 70 West twice on October 5, 2026, first at 3:10 a.m. and again near Pinelawn Cemetery at 9:58 p.m.

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The Lenoir County Agricultural Fair opens today at 401 Fairgrounds Road and runs through Saturday, Oct. 10.

• BOGO Tuesday: Buy one unlimited ride...

Kinston City Council meets at 5:30 p.m. to decide on several local impacts.

• Paving shifts: Remove Macon and East Caswell streets from the 2026...

Kinston Police Department invites residents to Coffee with a Cop Wednesday from 8-10 a.m. at McDonald’s, 110 W. Vernon Ave. Stop by for coffee and an informal chat with officers.

Public Safety Alerts

• 🔥 Missing Person Search: Kinston Police Department is seeking the public's assistance with locating Angela Ervin, 60, last...

Kinston Police seek public help locating missing Angela Ervin, 60, last seen in Kinston. Residents: contact KPD with any info to aid the search.

Big win for Kinston students: Contentnea-Savannah School receives a large grant from a non-profit, highlighting community investment in local education.

Good news for Kinston adults seeking their first driver's license:

• Adults 18+ can now take road tests from certified private schools, shortening DMV...

Uplifting local rescue: Lenoir County Animal Services found several puppies in a den on March 17 morning, safe and warm.

• Now receiving food, warmth,...

Stay ahead of severe weather in Kinston with this key tool for northeast North Carolina:

• Real-time weather alerts and storm warnings
• Expert local...

Weather and Public Safety Alerts

• 🔥 Storms Sweep Eastern NC: Storms moved through eastern North Carolina on Monday with heavy rain, gusty winds,...

Kinston tackles below-market wages after 20+ years:

• Study reveals pay lags peers, long-tenured at entry-level.
• Manager recommends full market...

• Storms swept eastern NC Monday after tornado watches and severe thunderstorm warnings, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds.
• Lenoir County's GIS...

Severe Weather Alerts

• 🔥 Tornado Watch for Central NC: A Tornado Watch has been issued for central NC with live radar tracking, expiring at 2...

Urgent public safety alert: Tornado Watch issued for central NC, relevant to Kinston-area weather risks.

• Live radar updates via YouTube video
• Watch expires at 2 p.m.
• Stay prepared and monitor closely.

Residents, note the Lenoir County Board of Commissioners meeting is rescheduled for Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 3:00 PM—in line with state law. Plan to participate or follow along!

Kinston area residents, a new service is now available at the Lenoir County Health Department—appointments preferred, call 252-526-4200 to schedule. Easy access to local health care!

Kinston drivers, stay sober behind the wheel:

• More law enforcement patrolling roads statewide through March 22
• Cracking down on drinking and driving
• After 13 deadly alcohol-related crashes this year

Kinston Police aggressively targeted drugs and violence over the weekend, arresting 11 locals.

• Trafficking leads: Markis Brown (23, 2x opium/heroin...