Lenoir County
Recent News About Lenoir County
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Lenoir County saw 23.1% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 31.5% of income in Lenoir County, an alarming 23.1% surge from 8.4% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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Lenoir County ranks 19th highest in North Carolina for per capita government transfer income at $16,077 in 2022
In 2022, residents of Lenoir County received an average of $16,077 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 19th highest in North Carolina.
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Lenoir County ranks 32nd in North Carolina for government transfer dependency at 31.5% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 31.5% of income in Lenoir County—ranking it 32nd most dependent among North Carolina counties.
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COUNTY OF LENOIR: Lenoir County Manufacturers Association (LCMA) met today at the Crown Equipment Corporation
.The Lenoir County Manufacturers Association (LCMA) met today at the Crown Equipment Corporation.
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COUNTY OF LENOIR: The Regional Industry and Manufacturing Expo (RIME) is on April 26, 2023
.RIME places middle school, high school, and college students from Greene, Jones, Lenoir, and Wayne Counties in front of eastern NC industries and manufacturers.
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KINSTON/LENOIR COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT: Make a Valentine for a Veteran Feb. 11
.Make sure to stop by the Planetarium on Saturday, February 11 and make a Valentine for a Veteran!
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KINSTON/LENOIR COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT: Spring Baseball/Softball/T-Ball Registration
.Spring Baseball/Softball/T-Ball Registration is underway and ends February 17th.
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KINSTON/LENOIR COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT: Spring Sports Registration is Open!!!
.If you are interested in signing up for Daddy/Daughter Sweetheart Dance: contact Kelly Cannon at (252)939-1330.
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COUNTY OF LENOIR: Board of Commissioners Meeting – February 6, 2023
. The Board of Commissioners Meeting scheduled for 9:00 a.m. Monday, February 6, 2023, will be conducted from the Lenoir County Courthouse, Commissioner’s Chamber, 130 S. Queen Street, Kinston, NC.
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COUNTY OF LENOIR HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
.Open enrollment is available for those at risk for Type 2 diabetes.
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COUNTY OF LENOIR HEALTH DEPARTMENT: COVID-19 Testing and Vaccine Information
.Please take note of our updated COVID-19 testing and vaccine information.
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COUNTY OF LENOIR HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Gov. Roy Cooper proclaimed January as National Radon Action Month
.Gov. Roy Cooper proclaimed January as National Radon Action Month to help educate people on how to reduce their risk of radon lung cancer.
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COUNTY OF LENOIR: COVID-19 update for Friday, April 8
N.C. confirmed cases: 2,634,007 (+10,926 or +0.4 percent since March 25).
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COUNTY OF LENOIR: Board of Commissioners Meeting – April 4, 2022
To maintain the safety of citizens, staff, and Commissioners and prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
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COUNTY OF LENOIR: Lenoir County COVID-19 update for Wednesday, Feb. 9
N.C. confirmed cases: 2,498,957 (+28,715 or +1.2 percent since Feb. 4).
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COUNTY OF LENOIR: COVID-19 update for Friday, Jan. 28
* N.C. confirmed cases: 2,374,866 (+51,384 or +5 percent since Jan. 26).
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COUNTY OF LENOIR: Board of Commissioners Meeting – January 18, 2022
To maintain the safety of citizens, staff, and Commissioners and prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
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COUNTY OF LENOIR: COVID-19 update for Friday, Jan. 14
N.C. confirmed cases: 2,011,302 (+106,037 or +5.6 percent since Jan. 12.
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COUNTY OF LENOIR: Board of Commissioners Meeting – January 3, 2022
To maintain the safety of citizens, staff, and Commissioners and prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
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COUNTY OF LENOIR: Kinston's Melanie Morgan Wins North Carolina Public Library Director of the Year
Congratulations to Melanie Morgan!