Greene County commissioners will consider scheduling a public hearing on a proposal to rezone former industrial park property in Walstonburg for residential use when they meet Monday, Nov. 2.
Obituary: Wayne Jeffrey Lane
Wayne Jeffrey Lane, 65, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026. Born in Wayne County on February 10, 1961, he was the son of the late Kenneth Arnold Lane and Carol Ann Coltrain Lane.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Kinston council to consider downtown service criteria, police dog retirement Nov. 2
Kinston City Council will consider a process for selecting a downtown service provider, the retirement of police dog Nero and a sewer service request when it meets Monday, Nov. 2, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, 207 E. King St.
ECU students partner with LCSPCA to make a difference for animals in need
The event is part of a community service project by a team of East Carolina University students in a business leadership class. The assignment calls for students to partner with a local nonprofit to help their community.
Op-Ed: Sen. Michael Lazzara – America is the land of opportunity
Shortly after leaving active service in the U.S. Marine Corps, I become a local businessman, operating multiple pizza restaurants and a sign making business.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Comforting Slow Cooker Soups
The nights have finally gotten chilly and what better way to warm your bones than an easy Slow Cooker Soup. Hope you will enjoy these; they are some of my favorite versions.
Lenoir County Farmer's Market update October 31, 2026
Make a little time for local this weekend. Explore this week’s vendors, pick up something delicious, and discover handmade finds.
South Lenoir High team shows skill and spirit In taking double honors at Adult Spelling Bee
For four educators from South Lenoir High School, success is spelled a-p-o-s-i-o-p-e-s-i-s.
Obituary: Donna Ferguson Bradshaw
Donna Ferguson Bradshaw, 61, exchanged the embraces of her family for the embrace of her Savior on Thursday, October 29, 2026, while being lovingly cared for in her home. Donna was born in Pitt County on April 26, 1965, to Carolyn Tilghman Ferguson and the late Glenn Murray Ferguson.
Obituary: Grace Sparrow Dail
Grace Sparrow Dail, 98, peacefully passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Grace was born in Lenoir County on October 16, 1928, to the late Johnnie I. Sparrow and Lillian Whitley Sparrow.
Obituary: Hubert Richard Waters Jr.
Hubert Richard Waters Jr., 87, peacefully passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2026, while in the care of Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Hubert was born in Lenoir County on September 8, 1939, to the late Hubert Richard Waters Sr. and Betty D. Nelson Waters. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Annette Waters; grandson, Dane Crumbacker; great-great-grandchild, Legend Walker; and sister, Mary Ann Welborn King.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Letter to the Editor: Agriculture and the races on your ballot
Farming is a big part of the economy in Lenoir, Greene and Jones Counties, and the people who write the state’s laws and decide its court cases shape how farm families work. Early voting runs through 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, and Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Three places on your ballot matter to farms.
Who wins on election night? Watch live with Neuse News on Nov. 3
The votes will be cast. The campaigns will be over. Then comes the part everyone has been waiting for: the results.
Join BJ Murphy and Catherine Hardee at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, for the annual Neuse News Election Results Show, bringing live results, analysis and commentary to viewers following the races that will shape Lenoir, Greene and Jones counties.
John Wiggins focuses on teacher pay, recruitment and board transparency
Lenoir County school board incumbent John Wiggins emphasizes teacher pay, recruitment, compensation for retired teachers serving as substitutes and open discussion in board meetings.
KPD: Fraud Investigation Leads to Arrest
On October 29, 2026, officers with the Kinston Police Department responded to First Citizens Bank regarding a fraud in progress.
Neuse Regional Libraries Launch Media Conversion Service to Preserve Community Memories
Neuse Regional Libraries are helping community members safeguard their personal histories through a Media Conversion Service, which enables patrons to digitize older analog media formats. This initiative offers an accessible and reliable way to preserve family memories, historic recordings, and unique audio collections before they are lost to time.
Kinston native Shelia T. Solomon named Women Techmakers ambassador
Kinston native Shelia T. Solomon has been named a Women Techmakers ambassador in the 2026 Technovation cohort, according to a news release.
E.B. Frink Middle School Student transported to hospital after reporting feeling unwell
A student at E.B. Frink Middle School was transported to the hospital Thursday afternoon, October 29, after reporting feeling unwell shortly before dismissal, according to a statement released by the school.