What should have been an exciting announcement about Kinston rising to the occasion and becoming a finalist for the 2025 All-American City Award turned into a gathering of the Out-of-Towner-Hater Club—egged on by people too disillusioned to see what’s in front of them.

Following sharp increases in property values in Lenoir County, Rep. Chris Humphrey (R-Lenoir) is backing new legislation that would require local governments to adopt revenue-neutral tax rates in years when property revaluations occur.

Amazon shows support for our community. The Kinston Community Health Center is pleased to report a donation from Amazon representative, Rocio Aguilar-Sanchez. Amazon generously donated essential products, consisting of  diapers, baby wipes, and feminine products on March 19, 2025.

A teacher from Pink Hill Elementary took his fellow bus drivers to school Tuesday, walking away with the win in the 2025 edition of the LCPS Road-e-o. 

Pursuant to G.S. 115C-518 and 160A-269, the Lenoir County Board of Education hereby gives notice that it has received an offer to purchase surplus tablets and laptops most of which have been used by students and teachers for at least three years and are currently unsuited to meet the continued needs of students and teachers. 

A Lenoir County man pled guilty today to larceny and identity theft charges and will spend the next few years in prison before being extradited to Georgia.

Growing up, how many of you remember hearing someone say, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me”? How untrue is this statement.  Words can heal and bring forgiveness or divide and cause discord. Our words can absolutely hurt others as well as ourselves. 

Zacchaeus Jones, a senior at Lenoir County Early College High School (LCECHS), is preparing to graduate this spring with not only a diploma, but a future secured by multiple prestigious scholarships and a plan to return to his community as an educator.

Pursuant to G.S. 115C-518 and 160A-269, the Lenoir County Board of Education hereby gives notice that it has received an offer to purchase surplus tablets and laptops most of which have been used by students and teachers for at least three years and are currently unsuited to meet the continued needs of students and teachers. 

The City of Kinston has been selected as one of 20 finalists for the 2025 All-America City Award, a prestigious national honor presented annually by the National Civic League. The award recognizes communities across the country for outstanding civic innovation, community collaboration, and efforts to build inclusive, sustainable futures.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Billy Ray Hussey who peacefully departed this world on March 30, 2025 at the age of 84. A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 3:00 pm at Armenia Christian Church, with visitation after the service. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to Armenia Christian Church in his honor.

A Greenville man was arrested early this morning by Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office deputies after putting his two minor children in danger by driving recklessly and by returning to the scene of a disturbance with a loaded rifle.

(RALEIGH) Governor Josh Stein announced the following judicial appointments: Sonya Davis to the District Court for Judicial District 9, serving Greene, Lenoir, and Wayne Counties. Davis is filling the vacancy created after Judge Beth Heath retired. 

Hailing from Bertie County, N.C., the Herrings were among the first early settlers and landowners of Bucklesberry. Brothers Abraham, John, Sr., and Samuel Herring were issued land patents and surveys from 1738 to 1747 that totaled 1,525 acres.

Pursuant to G.S. 115C-518 and 160A-269, the Lenoir County Board of Education hereby gives notice that it has received an offer to purchase surplus tablets and laptops most of which have been used by students and teachers for at least three years and are currently unsuited to meet the continued needs of students and teachers. 

Join us for the Walk 4 Life on April 12 at Lenoir Community College! This fun, family-friendly event supports local women and families by providing essential resources like parenting education, pregnancy support, and baby supplies.

Carol Davis Gardner, 80, left this Earth on March 28, 2025 to be reunited with her soulmate, Larry, in the kingdom of Heaven, where they will spend eternity together at long last. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 4, at 3pm, at Immanuel Baptist Church, 712 Airport Road in Kinston, NC, and the memorial service will follow at 4pm. The family will hold a private service to scatter her ashes at a later date.

This is an update for Lonneil Cordarius Mason, 34, who allegedly shot into three Amazon vans and then drove the wrong way on N.C. 11, causing a head-on collision that injured two women.

A convicted Beaufort County felon was arrested Friday by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office for being in possession of a firearm.

La Grange-Jimmie Carr Foss, Sr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and steadfast pillar of his community, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2025, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, surrounded by his loving family. A service of love and remembrance will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at Community Baptist Church with Rev. Dean Hightower officiating. The family will receive friends prior to service, from 5:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.

A quick response by the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office led to the arrest of two individuals and the seizure of three firearms on Thursday.

A La Grange man is in jail under a $1 million secured bond after allegedly providing drugs to a 28-year-old man who overdosed and died Thursday morning.

UNC Health Lenoir honors community physicians annually on March 30, National Doctor’s Day. This celebration recognizes the contributions physicians make every day to the health and welfare of our community with an annual breakfast and recognition of milestones achieved through service to patients and families. 

As we come to the close of Women’s History Month, I want to share the Outer Banks story of a midnight ride that came just a few months after Paul Revere’s ride to warn the patriots that the British were coming.

The following building permits were issued in Lenoir County:

Snow Hill Primary gives out a weekly award called "Terrific Kid" awards.  Each teacher at SHP chooses a student who has been responsible, shows great character, or has reached a personal goal.  On Fridays, these students are presented with an award and are congratulated for their hard work.  Below are Snow Hill Primary's last Terrific Kid Awards!

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Career Advisor will perform case management functions, and other tasks associated with the recruitment, assessment, training, and placement of WIOA eligible customers.

 Lenoir Community College is a comprehensive institution that places primary emphasis on excellence in classroom instruction. The Biology Instructor is responsible for providing quality and engaging instruction to LCC students through the use of seated and online courses, and through creative biology labs as needed to promote successful completion of degree requirements.

Pursuant to G.S. 115C-518 and 160A-269, the Lenoir County Board of Education hereby gives notice that it has received an offer to purchase surplus tablets and laptops most of which have been used by students and teachers for at least three years and are currently unsuited to meet the continued needs of students and teachers.