The official Lenoir County commissioners roster lists Cleveland Lovick in Kinston, NC 28501.

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Following the proclamations, the board formally filled the vacant District 4 seat. At the recommendation of the Lenoir County Democratic Party, commissioners unanimously appointed Cleveland Lovick to serve as county commissioner. Lovick, a former educator and law enforcement officer, was sworn in by Clerk of Superior Court Mary Alphin and immediately assumed his duties.

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Cleveland was appointed to serve as county commissioner for District 4.

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As of January 5, 2026, Cleveland Lovick’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Cleveland Lovick

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Cleveland previously worked as an educator and law enforcement officer.

At the Lenoir County Board of Commissioners meeting on Jan. 21, 2026, Cleveland Lovick was sworn in to fill the vacancy created by the death of Commissioner Roland Best. The oath of office was administered by Mary Alphin, Clerk of Superior Court for Lenoir County.

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Cleveland was sworn in as a Lenoir County commissioner in January 2026 to fill a vacancy created by the death of Commissioner Roland Best.

Cleveland is currently a member of the Lenoir County Board of Commissioners.

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