Janis Mae Oliver, 96, passed away peacefully at her home on April 2, 2026, surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be private.
Greene County commissioners are scheduled Monday to consider adopting an updated Comprehensive Transportation Plan that would guide transportation development in the county for the next 10 years.
Kinston City Council is expected to consider awarding the city’s electric division tree trimming and right-of-way maintenance contract to Xylem Tree Services.
Get ready for a day of friendly competition, big energy, and community fun—Lenoir County Young Professionals will host a community kickball tournament on April 25 at Fairfield Park at 10:30 AM, inviting local businesses, organizations, and community members to step onto the field for an unforgettable day of connection and competition.
The Private School Meeting is scheduled for April 14, 2026 at 3:30 p.m - 5:00 p.m. with Georgia Maready, EC Director. If interested in attending the meeting please call Michelle Sutton at 252.527.1109 by Friday, April 13, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to consult with private schools and parents of parentally-placed private school students as well as home schooled students
The Rotaract Club of Kinston is thrilled to announce its upcoming Car Show & Vendor Event on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Copper Mill Mercantile. This family-friendly event promises an action-packed day for car enthusiasts, local businesses, and the community.
The observance of Holy Week from Palm Sunday to Good Friday to Easter Sunday is one of the largest of the year. Maundy Monday is the Monday of Holy Week, the week leading up to Easter. It is the day following Palm Sunday. Maundy comes from the Latin word mandatum meaning commandment, reflecting Jesus having given a new commandment.
Kinston City Council is expected to consider authorizing city staff to obtain contract pricing through Sourcewell for the purchase of a new fire engine.
Greene County commissioners are scheduled Monday to consider accepting a $70,000 bequest left to the Greene County Animal Shelter.
Myra Gail Lee Quinn, 66, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. Born in Lenoir County on November 30, 1959, she was the daughter of the late Robert David Lee and Elizabeth Smith Edmundson.
Kinston City Council is set to receive an update on a downtown master plan effort that city and county officials say is intended to guide downtown development over the next 20 years.
The Lenoir County Farmers Market will resume business beginning Saturday, April 11, at 8:00 a.m., and there is no doubt this is one of the most anticipated dates of the year. Nothing beats fresh, farm-grown local vegetables, and two favorites are always strawberries and asparagus.
Greene County commissioners are scheduled Monday to hold a public hearing on whether the county should join North Carolina’s Commercial Property Assessed Capital Expenditure, or C-PACE, program, a state-authorized financing tool for certain private property improvements.
While I've stepped back from day-to-day editorial decisions, I've shifted my focus to growing our news portfolio, expanding our high school sports coverage into Wayne County, and delivering stronger video and social media services to our clients. That work continues, and today I'm excited to share a couple of updates that I believe will improve your experience across all of our platforms.
Sarah Sever has been named interim director of libraries for Neuse Regional Libraries, stepping into the role following Melanie Morgan’s departure.
In recent years, public trust in institutions, including law enforcement, has been strained. People have every right to ask hard questions of the government. But no community is better off when disagreement turns into harassment, threats, or assaults on public servants.
