Kinston electric customers could experience rotating outages during severe power supply shortages under a proposed emergency response plan scheduled for discussion at the City Council’s Nov. 2 meeting.
Bucklesberry, Back in the Day: Hickory Grove Church (24)
The denominational metamorphosis of Hickory Grove from a Free Will Baptist church in the early 1840s, to a Baptist work in the 1870s, and finally to a Methodist church in 1884 spanned about four decades.
KPD Officers Arrest Man for Breaking and Entering
On October 30, 2026, at approximately 8:38 a.m., Kinston Police Department B-Squad officers responded to the 600 block of W. Lenoir Avenue after a concerned citizen reported a suspicious person entering a vacant residence.
Mike Parker: Honor Flight touches the lives of veterans
Bruce Williamson was trying to arrange a special trip to Washington, DC, for his friend Harry Osborne as part of an Honor Flight. Harry served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1952 to 1953.
Evelyn Dove Coleman: Gifts Everywhere
As I looked around my home, I was amazed at the number of items which came to me as gifts. My family and friends have showered me through the years with the things they know I enjoy.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Snow Hill Primary Terrific Kid Awards
Snow Hill Primary gives out a weekly award called "Terrific Kid" awards. Each teacher at SHP chooses a student who has been responsible, shows great character, or has reached a personal goal. On Fridays, these students are presented with an award and are congratulated for their hard work. Below are Snow Hill Primary's Terrific Kid Awards!
Greene County considers funding conditions for new senior center
Greene County commissioners will consider accepting federal funding conditions for a proposed $1.1 million senior center construction project during their Monday, Nov. 2, meeting.
Greene commissioners to consider hearing on former industrial park rezoning Nov. 2
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.