For U.S. Rep. Greg Murphy, continuing to see patients is part of how he approaches his work in Washington.
Obituary: Karen Sue Moye
Karen Sue Moye, 62, of Hugo, NC, passed away on October 8, 2026, following a brief but courageous battle with cancer. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at The Farm at 4484, located at 4484 Norbert Hill Road, LaGrange, NC 28551.
Obituary: Murphy Frank McGirt, Jr.
Murphy Frank McGirt, Jr, 89, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on September 22, 2026.
Evelyn Dove Coleman: Dementia: Mind On A Mission
Rarely have I ever met someone with my same name. Evelyn is rare. And I have never ever met someone with my same birthday. Until one Saturday I was blessed to meet Dr. Evelyn Smith, born January 4th. I liked her instantly, and the more we talked, the more I wished she could be my neighbor.
Event: Recovery Together ENC Conference set for Oct. 23 in Kinston
The Recovery Together ENC Conference will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 23, 2026, at Kinston High School, bringing together people interested in recovery across eastern North Carolina.
Help Wanted: Accounting Assistant
The Accounting Assistant is responsible for daily monitoring, maintenance and collection of student accounts. The Accounting Assistant is also responsible for monthly, quarterly and annual financial and statistical reports.
Help Wanted: Director of Finance
The Director of Finance will be responsible for oversight of all finance, accounting, and reporting activities. The Director of Finance will lead all day-to-day finance operations and supervise a team of staff members including functional responsibility over accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and purchasing.
Help Wanted: Technology Support Specialist
The Technology Support Specialist provides technical support within an educational environment. This role includes the deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting of desktop computers, laptops, audiovisual systems, and network equipment.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Harper’s Helpers seeks donations after collecting more than 500 items in 2025
Harper Ham is asking the community to help bring comfort to children at Duke Children’s Hospital through her annual Harper’s Helpers donation drive.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Overcome October Overwhelm
Is it just me or does it feel like time seems to fly into October? As the season changes and schedules get tight and all of sudden, we are counting the days until Thanksgiving and Christmas, it all makes my heart race, lol. Don’t let your family meals suffer, just work on making your family meals quicker and easier. Here are some ideas for your busy school night dilemmas!
Lenoir County Farmer's Market update October 10, 2026
Join us Saturday, October 10, for TJ Designs, B&B Eggs, TC Smith, Julie Babbin, Robin’s Nest, Holy Granola, and Christi Luv Creations. Pick up eggs, banana nut bread, pimento cheese, granola, coffee cakes, and handmade finds. Stay for the Poster Party from 10 a.m. to noon!
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Literacy advocates seeking public support In creating Neuse Regional Reading Council
Public school educators and librarians from three counties have banded together to create a new organization to promote literacy in the region and they are asking the community to join in the effort by attending organizational meetings next week.
UNC Health Lenoir to Host “The Art of Healing: Celebrating Women’s Health & Wellness”
UNC Health Lenoir, in partnership with the Community Council for the Arts, will host “The Art of Healing: Celebrating Women’s Health & Wellness” on Tuesday, October 20, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Arts Center, 400 N. Queen Street, Kinston.
NWS: Heavy Rain, Coastal and Marine impacts possible across Eastern NC this weekend into Monday
Potential for heavy rain, coastal and marine impacts to parts of ENC and the nearby marine areas this weekend and into Monday.
Neuse Quilters Guild donates quilts and placemats to community programs
The Neuse Quilters Guild donated 46 quilts to the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office and 50 placemats to Tanglewood Church’s meal program for seniors and people who are homebound during an Oct. 7 presentation at the Arts Council.
Obituary: Virginia Ann Brisco
On Thursday, October 1, 2026, Virginia Ann Brisco, loving wife, mother and grandmother, flew home to be with Jesus. She was preceded in death by her father Gene Henry Hutsler, parents Lois and Glen Kochenower, sister Carol Jo McGoffin, son Matthew James Brisco and husband John "Morris" Brisco.
KPD Investigating Shooting Involving Two Juveniles
On October 7, 2026, at approximately 10:02 p.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department responded to a residence on the 1500 block of Charlotte Avenue regarding a reported gunshot wound.
DKR elects Stephen Hill chair, adopts transition plan after city eliminates director position
Downtown Kinston Revitalization’s board elected Stephen Hill chair and adopted a working transition plan Oct. 7 as the nonprofit prepares to hire its own director following Kinston’s decision to eliminate the city-employed position.