Sandra "Sandy" Hughes Rogers peacefully left this earth for her heavenly home on Wednesday, August 05, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Lenoir, Greene early voting disputes head to State Board
The State Board of Elections will decide non-unanimous early voting plans later this month. Jones County is not listed among the disputed plans.
Kinston Community Health Center rebrands as Kinston Health
Kinston Community Health Center has adopted a new name, logo and color scheme as part of a rebranding effort designed to reflect the organization’s continued growth and direction.
Jones County announces new industrial shell building to expand economic opportunity
TRENTON — Jones County is taking a significant step toward strengthening its economic future by developing a new industrial shell building to attract business investment and expand industrial opportunities throughout the county. Funded through a collaborative, multi-partner effort, the project demonstrates a shared commitment to rural economic growth and long-term prosperity.
Greene County Commissioners Approved School Budget Ordinance, Nominated Jones to NCGTP Economic Development Region Board
The Greene County Board of Commissioners approved a budget ordinance for the planned Greene County Elementary School, nominated Vice-Chairman Jerry Jones to the North Carolina Global Transpark Economic Development Region Council, and agreed to a sponsorship for the Snow Hill Tennis and Golf Tournament when the board met at the Greene County Operations Center in Snow Hill on Monday, August 3, 2026.
KPD's VCAT drug investigation leads to three arrests
The Kinston Police Department's Violent Crime Action Team (VCAT) has arrested three individuals following separate narcotics investigations targeting the distribution of illegal drugs in the Kinston area.
UNC Health Lenoir Announces Reuben Horace, DO, MBA, MPH, as Chief Medical Officer
UNC Health Lenoir is pleased to announce that Reuben Horace, DO, MBA, MPH has accepted the role of Chief Medical Officer, effective September 14, 2026.
Lenoir County commissioners hear updates on behavioral health, EMS response times and license plate cameras
Lenoir County commissioners moved through a wide-ranging Monday morning agenda that included updates on behavioral health services, emergency medical response times, the sheriff's office's license plate reader cameras and several routine county business items.
Bucklesberry, Back in the Day: Hickory Grove Church (18)
Methodist preacher Rev. James D. Carpenter and Baptist preacher Rev. James D. Cavanaugh served as co-pastors at Hickory Grove Church in 1884. The congregation's attraction to Rev. Carpenter's preaching reflected an overall, growing fascination with the Methodist denomination, eventually resulting in the Church formally separating from the Union Baptist Association (U.B.A.). Why so few members were present for such a significant vote, even with advanced notice, is unknown:
Lenoir County Man Arrested on Narcotics Charges
On July 31, 2026, detectives with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit conducted a traffic stop on Kevin Potter Jr., 27, of Lenoir County for a traffic violation.
Obituary: Jeff Carter
Jeffrey Lynn “Jeff” Carter, 59, passed away on Saturday evening, August 1, 2026. A service of love and remembrance will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at Rouse Funeral Home. The family will receive friends in the hour prior to service. Committal will follow at Fairview Cemetery.
Mike Parker: 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance set for Sept. 10-11
Many of us remember the horror of September 11, 2001. We watched in disbelief as the news coverage of the deadliest terrorist attack in United States history that claimed the lives of 2,977 people unfolded.
Lenoir County restaurant inspections
The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
Eight aging Kinston police vehicles could be replaced under $497,901 proposal
The Kinston City Council will consider spending $497,901 to purchase and equip eight replacement vehicles for the Kinston Police Department during its meeting Tuesday.
Proposed federal grant would add police officers in Kinston housing communities
The Kinston City Council will consider a federal grant proposal Tuesday that would support additional police officers assigned to public housing communities, although the city’s agenda packet contains conflicting information about the number of positions and the city’s total financial obligation.
Help Wanted: Aviation Management and Career Pilot Technology Instructor
The Aviation Management and Career Pilot Technology Instructor is responsible for providing quality and industry standard instruction in aviation topics through the use of seated, online, and lab courses. The instructor is responsible for providing innovative and engaging instruction and ensuring that course topics and examples evolve with advancements in the field. The Instructor reports directly to the Aviation Management and Career Pilot Technology Program Chair.
Help Wanted: Admissions Customer Relationship Management Specialist
The Admissions CRM Specialist provides operational and technical support for the Office of Admissions & Enrollment Management by assisting with customer relationship management (CRM) functions, student record management, admissions communications, software integrations, and data integrity. This position supports the admissions process from application through enrollment by ensuring accurate data, timely processing of applications and documents, and exceptional customer service to prospective students.
Traffic Stop Leads to Vehicle Pursuit and Felony Arrest of Grifton Man
On August 2, 2026, at approximately 1:39 a.m., a Lenoir County Sheriff's Office D-Shift deputy was conducting traffic enforcement on N.C. Highway 11 North near Ferrell Road when he observed a vehicle traveling northbound at a high rate of speed.
Greene County commissioners to consider $42 million elementary school project budget
The Greene County Board of Commissioners will consider establishing a $42 million capital project budget Monday for the planning and construction of a new elementary school.
Evelyn Dove Coleman: More Feedback Than Expected
I had planned to write about something else today, but there was such an outpouring of support about my last column that I had to pivot. More people could identify with misplacing things than I expected. Like me, some folk were feeling like their possessions had simply gone puff into thin air without rhyme or reason. Their things, too, were successfully hiding wherever they were.