Laura “Gaye” Powell, 59, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 20, 2026, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center after a long health battle. The family will host a memorial service at Christian Chapel Original Free Will Baptist Church in Pink Hill on Saturday March 28, 2026 at 11:00 am. A preceding burial service for family will be held on Thursday March 26, 2026 at 11:00 am at Pikeville Cemetery in Pikeville, NC.

A Lenoir County resident has been arrested and charged with animal cruelty after multiple animals were found in severely emaciated conditions.

On March 24, 2026, officers with the Kinston Police Department responded to McDonald’s on Vernon Avenue in reference to a trespassing complaint. Upon arrival, officers made contact with the store manager, who advised that a male subject inside the business had been asked multiple times to leave but refused.

Sarah Sever has been named interim director of libraries for Neuse Regional Libraries, stepping into the role following Melanie Morgan’s departure.

TRENTON — Community leaders, elected officials and residents gathered Wednesday at the Sen. Harry Brown Center at Jones Senior High School for a discussion focused on Jones County’s needs, strengths and future partnerships.

Susan Edwards Moore, 76, of Kinston, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 19, surrounded by her family after a battle with cancer. A celebration of her beautiful life will be held at Edwards Funeral Home in Kinston, NC, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. A visitation with the family will be held from 10:30–12:00, with a funeral service following at noon. Graveside services will be private.

Kinston Police Department released its arrest recap for March 19-21, 2026.

How do cows and pigs contribute to medical care? What’s the recipe for photosynthesis?  Why are green plants green? How do snakes hear? If you’re stumped, ask the 600 LCPS sixth graders that turned out to learn this week at Lenoir County’s first-ever Ag Day.

The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:

Thinking back to the years I spent as a classroom teacher sometimes makes me proud. One of a teacher’s most gratifying experiences is giving students an assignment that seems to resonate with them – well, most of them.

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 Terrific Kid Awards!

On March 21, 2026, deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office received information from concerned citizens regarding possible wanted subjects in the area of Hardy Bridge Road.

A traffic stop conducted by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office, Street Crimes and Rapid Response (SCARR) Team, resulted in the arrest of a Goldsboro man on narcotics charges.

The Controller will be responsible for oversight of all finance, accounting, and reporting activities. The Controller will lead all day-to-day finance operations and supervise a team of staff members including functional responsibility over accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and purchasing.

In 1772, Kinston was still known as Kingston, a small backwoods town with big hopes and muddy streets. News did not travel fast, but gossip did. So, when word spread that the sister of the Queen of England was coming through town, you can imagine the excitement. Royalty in Kingston!