There is no doubt one of the best things about the changing of the seasons is the abundance of fresh local produce. Meals are much easier to prepare and tend to be much lighter and better for our nutritional health.
There is no doubt one of the best things about the changing of the seasons is the abundance of fresh local produce. Meals are much easier to prepare and tend to be much lighter and better for our nutritional health.
The Farmer's Market is open between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm on Tuesday and Saturday.
RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Transportation Integrated Mobility Division (IMD) has announced the 2026 grant recipients of the Bicycle Helmet Initiative, a program focused on improving bicycle safety and promoting helmet use among riders of all ages statewide.
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
The Coastal Coalition, consisting of Carteret, Craven, Pamlico, Jones, and Lenoir County Public Schools Child Nutrition Departments are now accepting formal bids for icecream products for the 2026-2027 School Year with the option of renewing for four additional years.
Downtown Kinston Revitalization and The Proof Kinston are collaborating to bring a new summer concert series to Herritage Street in downtown Kinston.
Dunn-Carolyn Aycock Sullivan, 92, victoriously entered into the Church Triumphant on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. A service of love and remembrance will be held at New Hope Church of God at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2026 with Rev. David Brooks, Rev. Charlie Asby, and Rev. Gerald Johnson officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Committal will follow at Fairview Cemetery, La Grange.
On April 21, 2026, Detectives with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit were conducting proactive patrol in the La Grange area when they observed a vehicle swerving outside of its lane of travel. Detectives initiated a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, identified as Dupree Turner, 39, of Fayetteville, North Carolina.
The Lenoir County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Monday to approve a $15,000 reimbursement-based contribution for the local America 250 committee.
The Kinston City Council on Tuesday approved a revised price for a new fire engine after city staff reported a manufacturer increase pushed the cost above the amount approved earlier this month.
The Kinston City Council voted Tuesday night to withdraw from the Eastern Carolina Council, with city leaders saying the regional organization is no longer providing enough value to justify continued membership.
At G.I. Joel’s Living History Museum, Veterans, friends and families gather on Saturday morning March 28, 2026. The day before to observe National Vietnam War Veterans Day, March 29, 2026. G.I. Joe’ s had advertised Pizza with a Vietnam War Veteran, “It is a day specifically set aside to pay tribute to the more than 2.7 million Americans who served in this war, along with 9 million who served on active duty during that era.
Yes, libraries have books, plenty of them. From physical copies to ebooks and audiobooks, there’s no shortage of stories to explore, but today’s library is so much more than a place to read.
The Coastal Coalition, consisting of Carteret, Craven, Pamlico, Jones, and Lenoir County Public Schools Child Nutrition Departments are now accepting formal bids for icecream products for the 2026-2027 School Year with the option of renewing for four additional years.
Former Gov. Roy Cooper brought his U.S. Senate campaign to Kinston on April 23, telling supporters at the Kinston Community Center that rising household costs are driving his bid for federal office.
222 Chop House Wine Bar & Lounge has announced it will temporarily close for the summer, pausing regular service from June 1 through August 31.
Jo Ann Abbott-Dail, 86, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2026, at Crystal Coast Hospice House. She was born on December 4, 1939.
The Lenoir County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Monday to approve a $1.9 million budget ordinance tied to water and sewer infrastructure improvements supporting the C-130 maintenance, repair and overhaul project at the N.C. Global TransPark. Commissioners Lovick and King were absent.
The Lenoir County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Monday to withdraw from the Eastern Carolina Council of Governments effective July 1, approving the move without changes as county officials said they will work to avoid disruptions to aging and transportation-related services. Commissioners Lovick and King were absent.
Kinston police reported a drop in violent crime during the first quarter of 2026, but increases in property crimes pushed the city’s overall offense total higher than the same period a year earlier.
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