For more than two decades, Dana Williams King helped guide elections in Lenoir County from behind the scenes, leading the county Board of Elections office through the detailed, often demanding work of voter registration, election preparation and public service.
Lovick’s Cafe is marking 85 years in downtown Kinston, celebrating a family business that began with a $180 loan and has grown into a five-generation local tradition.
Ernestine Münzloher Sanford (Webb), age 88, passed away on April 30, 2026. A celebration of life will be held on May 9 at 1:00 pm at Ernestine’s home, followed by a short reception for family and friends. The family requests that you wear purple/lavender in memory of Ernestine.
Returning to school can feel overwhelming, especially when life is already full of responsibilities. Upcoming LCC graduate Lisa Ball’s story is an inspiring reminder that it is never too late to invest in yourself and pursue your goals. For anyone who wonders whether they can balance family, work, and college, Lisa shows that with determination and support, it is possible to keep moving forward and create new opportunities.
Lenoir County commissioners approved two actions Monday tied to a $403,000 repair project for the Hugo Tower, part of the county’s emergency communications system.
Lenoir County commissioners voted Monday to move forward with the design phase of a proposed shell building in the Highway 70 Industrial Park, approving a reimbursement resolution and a design services contract with Jackson Builders Inc.
Lenoir County commissioners approved a memorandum of understanding Monday to create a city-county demolition program aimed at addressing blighted commercial properties along major corridors through Kinston and Lenoir County.
Jones County native brings municipal governance and community development expertise to Eastern North Carolina foundation
A month-long narcotics investigation conducted by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a 35-year-old Lenoir County man on multiple felony drug distribution charges.
Dana Williams King cherished wife and sister, devoted mother and loving Nana, went to live eternally with her Lord and Savoir, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at the age of 69. A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at Garner Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. with a graveside service immediately following at Pinelawn Memorial Park.
Rachel Elizabeth Harper, 84, peacefully passed from this life on Friday, May 1, 2026. A Graveside Service to honor Rachel’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Wayne Memorial Park, 2925 US 117, Dudley, NC 28333.
On Thursday evening, April 23, Sandra and I spent a delightful three hours watching students and staff at North Lenoir High School bring “Oklahoma!” by Rogers and Hammerstein to life on stage.
Neuse Regional Libraries is proud to announce The ENC Oral History Project, a growing collection of recordings dedicated to preserving the history and community identity of Eastern North Carolina.
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The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
A meeting will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. May 21, 2026, at the Jones County Board of Education, 320 West Jones St., Trenton, NC 28585.
RALEIGH – The N.C. Forest Service has lifted a ban on all open burning for 81 counties effective 8 a.m. Sunday, May 3. The statewide ban on open burning went into effect March 28 due to hazardous forest fire conditions, and the ban remains in effect for 19 counties across the state.
If you put 6 people around a table and assign a discussion topic, how many differing responses and opinions might arise? One of my in-laws sent me a link to a radio podcast he participates in sponsored by Ray-Mart in Kinston. It proved to carry a lively and sometimes surprising exchange.
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Lenoir County National Day of Prayer will be held at noon Thursday, May 7, at Pearson Park, 210 W. Gordon St., Kinston.
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