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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...

Join Kinston's fight against childhood cancer in memory of courageous kid Colby Tucker, who battled Ewing’s sarcoma for over four years before passing...

Victims in Kinston—here are the essential numbers from the PD's Victim Assistance page:

• Emergency: 911
• Main line: 252-939-3160
• Tips: 252-939-4020

Kinston, NC 28501. Stay safe.

Urgent NWS watch for Kinston area—storms overspreading now.

• Damaging gusts & tornado potential main threats; multiple rounds possible.
• Rare...

Public Safety Alerts

• ⚡ Evening Storms and Tornado Risk: Showers and storms this evening pose a severe threat of strong winds, possible spin-up...

Local growth alert: Fresh corporations registered, with Kinston dominating addresses like Chestnut St and Liberty Hill Rd.

Key newcomers:

• Food &...