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Kinston City Council approved several measures Tuesday night, including renaming Springhill Street in honor of famed musician and Kinston native Maceo Parker, moving forward with a public hearing for a proposed Washington Avenue sewer project, approving a new fleet maintenance truck lift and hearing updates on downtown revitalization and property demolition efforts.
Catch 22 Seafood Restaurant is expanding beyond Kinston with plans to open a second location in Goldsboro.
A carload of school supplies collected as part of the annual Governor’s School Supply Drive rolled up to Northwest Elementary School on Monday, personally delivered by North Carolina Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley.
Stonington Farms will host its first annual Stonington Farms Music Fest on Saturday, September 5, 2026, bringing a full day of country and bluegrass music to Kinston.
After separating from the Union Baptist Association (U.B.A.) in October 1884, Hickory Grove operated as an independent Baptist church. No longer a purely Baptist work, preachers from different denominations were invited to conduct worship services. Possibly by design, this was an opportunity for the Church to consider theological perspectives and doctrines other than Baptist.
The Kinston City Council will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, at City Hall, 207 E. King St., to consider a rezoning request, a proposed street renaming, a sewer grant hearing, a budget amendment and other items.
Long before Major General Alfred K. Flowers made U.S. Air Force history, he was a young boy growing up in a sharecropping family among the tobacco fields of eastern North Carolina. At night, he could lie in bed in his family’s four-room home and see the sky through holes in its tin roof, dreaming not of becoming a general, but simply of finding a way out of poverty.
PINK HILL — Dr. Jennifer Murphy of Pink Hill Chiropractic has been appointed to the North Carolina Chiropractic Association’s Board of Directors, effective Jan. 1, 2027, according to an announcement from the practice.
The Lenoir County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing Sept. 21 at 4 p.m. to receive comments on proposed fare increases and service reductions for Lenoir County Transit.
Jones County has received a 2026 Civic Excellence in Innovation Award from the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners for the Jones County Community Closet.
At 19, Halle Powell is already blending her love of dance, service and senior care into a statewide mission.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, North Carolina experienced no net job growth in July. Indeed, employers as a whole reported 3,000 fewer people on the payroll in July than in May.
Thank you for taking the time to read my newsletter and staying connected with the latest news from District Nine and our efforts in the General Assembly.
In death as in life, Thomas Walter Rouse, 69, answered the call of his Master, took His hand, and followed where He led. Entering into the joy of his salvation, new life for Thomas began on Sunday, September 6, 2026. Thomas was born in Lenoir County to the late J.B. and Shirley Rouse on August 29, 1957.
The Greene County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 8, because county offices are closed Monday for Labor Day.
On Thursday, September 17, the Moseley-Bright Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution will host a public bell ringing event to commemorate the signing of the United States Constitution.
AmeriCorps is the federal agency connecting individuals and organizations through service and volunteering to tackle the nation’s most pressing challenges. Greene Lamp Community Action is a proud partner of AmeriCorps and receives funding from them to operate the 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance Program.
The Admissions Enrollment Specialist provides operational and technical support for the Office of Admissions & Enrollment Management by assisting with curriculum enrollment functions, student record management, admissions communications, software integrations, and data integrity.
The Literacy Education Information System (LEIS) Data Specialist enters assessment data for students enrolled in the Transitional and Career Studies Program. This includes pre/post-testing data, registration data, and graduation data for students completing their High School Equivalency diploma, Multiple Methods of High School equivalency, or Adult High School diploma.
It is with great pleasure that Greene County Schools announces the appointment of Mr. Ricardo Arias as the new Principal of Greene Early College High School. We are excited to welcome him back to the Greene County Schools family.
Greene County commissioners will hold a public hearing Tuesday on a proposed $458,915 community transportation grant application that would help fund Greene County Transportation during the 2027-28 fiscal year.
The great singer and actor Dolly Parton died at age 80 after being hospitalized at Vanderbilt University Hospital Cancer Center. It was reported that she had kidney problems too. Miss Dolly brought a bright light into all the places she graced. She was petite in stature but had a giant personality and heart. She was the ultimate philanthropist with her millions.
The Admissions Enrollment Specialist provides operational and technical support for the Office of Admissions & Enrollment Management by assisting with curriculum enrollment functions, student record management, admissions communications, software integrations, and data integrity.
The Literacy Education Information System (LEIS) Data Specialist enters assessment data for students enrolled in the Transitional and Career Studies Program. This includes pre/post-testing data, registration data, and graduation data for students completing their High School Equivalency diploma, Multiple Methods of High School equivalency, or Adult High School diploma.
The Admissions Enrollment Specialist provides operational and technical support for the Office of Admissions & Enrollment Management by assisting with curriculum enrollment functions, student record management, admissions communications, software integrations, and data integrity.
The Literacy Education Information System (LEIS) Data Specialist enters assessment data for students enrolled in the Transitional and Career Studies Program. This includes pre/post-testing data, registration data, and graduation data for students completing their High School Equivalency diploma, Multiple Methods of High School equivalency, or Adult High School diploma.
The Town of La Grange is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented professional to join its Finance Department as an Accounts Payable Clerk / Finance Specialist II. This is a central support role in the Town’s day-to-day financial operations.
In death as in life, Thomas Walter Rouse, 69, answered the call of his Master, took His hand, and followed where He led. Entering into the joy of his salvation, new life for Thomas began on Sunday, September 6, 2026. Thomas was born in Lenoir County to the late J.B. and Shirley Rouse on August 29, 1957.
Mrs. Peggy Ham Clifton, age 69, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 4, 2026, following a brief battle with cancer. Born October 4, 1956, Peggy was the daughter of the late Lyman and Nannie Mae Ham. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Edward Ham.
Ronald “Ron” Gray, 81, found eternal rest on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Ron was born in Wayne County to the late Robert “Red” Gray and Mildred Williams Gray on February 20, 1945.
Thomas Christopher “Chris” West, 54, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2026. Chris was born in Wayne County to the late T.C. and Ellen Gray West on May 27, 1972.
Linda Jo Reason Riggs, 74, entered through the heavenly gates to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 31, 2026. She was born in Richmond, Virginia, to the late James and Virginia Reason on November 5, 1951.
Mr. William Lewis “Billy” Jones, age 86, passed away Sunday evening, August 30, 2026, at Greendale Forest Nursing Center following a period of declining health. Funeral services will be held 2 PM Friday, September 4th, at the chapel of Taylor-Tyson Funeral Service. Interment will follow at the Snow Hill Cemetery.
Anthony “Tony” Sutton Corbin, 63, passed away in the early morning on Saturday, August 29, 2026. A memorial service to honor Tony’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2026 at Rouse Funeral Home with Pastor Jimmy Anderson officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.
William Briley Smith Jr., 70, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Briley was a 1974 graduate of South Lenoir High School He worked in construction, concrete and trucking. He was preceded in death by his parents, William B. and Carrol Smith; sister, Brenda Smith Taylor; mother and father-in-law, Charles and Avonna Johnson; special friend and brother-in-law Sam Colie, and Bill Mallard.
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