2 days ago · Commissioner Linda Rouse Sutton was recognized for her leadership, hard work and commitment to the county with the Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce’s most prestigious award.

5 days ago · Dr. Edwina Battle Vold, daughter of the late Edward and Vina (Barnes) Battle, peacefully departed this life at home in the early morning hours of Jan. 5, 2025, surrounded by family.

5 days ago · The Thursday edition of The Free Press will be delivered to subscribers on Friday due to Thursday, Jan. 9, being a National day of Mourning in honor or former President Jimmy Carter. Federal government agencies and departments, including the …

2 days ago · One woman was arrested on multiple drug charges and one man was charged with conspiracy in connection to the selling of narcotics at the Minuteman gas station in Kinston.

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Jan 14, 2025 · The city of Kinston received a clean audit for the fiscal 2023-24 year that showed the city fund balance had increased and revenues exceeded expenses.

6 days ago · The Thursday edition of The Free Press will be delivered to subscribers on Friday due to Thursday, Jan. 9, being a National day of Mourning in honor or former President Jimmy Carter. Federal government agencies and departments, including the …

2 days ago · The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and Trillium Health Resources will award $13.15 million to four providers to open community crisis centers and behavioral health urgent care centers in Lenoir, New Hanover and Pitt counties. The funding was made possible through a historic $ ...

Apr 17, 2024 · Downtown Kinston Revitalization recently announced that 17 new businesses have opened in the downtown area since last year.

Sep 4, 2024 · Lenoir County recently received the second-highest grant in the state of North Carolina for its EMS powered cot systems through an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG).