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Obituary: Virginia Wright Peede
Virginia Wright Peede, 90, of La Grange, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, September 24, 2026.
Lenoir County Sex Offender Arrested for Registration Violations
On September 18th, 2026 Virgil Todd Chase, 45, of Lenoir County was arrested for failing to comply with sex offender registration requirements under North Carolina law.
LCC, Elizabeth City State University Sign Aviation Co-Admission Agreement
Lenoir Community College and Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) have strengthened their partnership to create a seamless pathway for students to advance from an Associate in Applied Science degree at LCC to a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Science at ECSU.
Drug Task Force Investigation Leads to Cocaine Trafficking Arrest
Detectives with the Kinston-Lenoir Drug Task Force initiated an investigation into 43-year-old Jesse Williams for his alleged involvement in the distribution of crack cocaine from a residence on the 500 block of Fields Street.
Obituary: Charron Hollene Hearn
Charron Hollene (Pitts) Hearn passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at UNC Lenoir Hospital. She was born in Columbus, GA, to the late Hollis and Olene (Davis) Pitts on September 9, 1942. A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 25, 2026, 4:00 PM, at Edwards Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. A reception will be held at the family’s home following the service. Burial is private.
Obituary: Anita Deaver
Anita Waters Deaver, 80, peacefully completed her earthly time and entered her eternal home on Sunday, September 20, 2026. A graveside service to remember Anita’s life will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, September 25, 2026, at Oak Ridge Memorial Park, with Pastor Steve Dixon officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.
Lenoir County Sex Offender Arrested for Registration Violations
Michael Antonio Weston was arrested on September 23, 2026, for failing to comply with North Carolina sex offender registration requirements.
Brinson, Humphrey highlight aviation jobs and workforce needs at Legislative breakfast
Aviation expansion and expected retirements could create about 1,000 job openings across Lenoir and Craven counties over the next three to four years, state Sen. Bob Brinson said Wednesday during a legislative breakfast focused on preparing eastern North Carolina for growth.
NWS: Coastal low to bring strong winds, hazardous marine conditions through end of week
Starting today a coastal low will impact ENC and the nearby marine areas through the end of the week.
Lenoir commissioners back Woodington grant, approve campground with berm requirement
Lenoir County commissioners supported a $52 million grant application to replace Woodington Middle School, approved a campground with a protective berm requirement and raised county transit fares during their meeting Monday, Sept. 21.
Two Arrested, Firearms Recovered Following Foot Pursuit
On September 22, 2026, at approximately 9:37 p.m., Kinston Police Department C-Squad officers responded to a disturbance near Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Fields Street.
Distinguished Young Women of Lenoir County program scheduled for Saturday
The Distinguished Young Women of Lenoir County program proudly presents Campbell Price, Distinguished Young Woman of Lenoir County for 2026, in its annual program which will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, September 26, 2026 in the Performing Arts Center on the campus of Kinston High School. Price attends the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Campbell is the daughter of Neal and Jill Price.
Lenoir County commissioners, Kinston council to discuss Down East Bird Dawgs
The Lenoir County Board of Commissioners and Kinston City Council will hold a special joint meeting at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, to discuss matters related to the Down East Bird Dawgs.
Governor Stein Announces Jones County Judicial Appointments
Governor Josh Stein announced the following appointments to the District Court and Superior Court: Robert Gilmore to the Superior Court for Judicial District 5, serving Duplin, Jones, Onslow, and Sampson counties. Gilmore is filling the vacancy created after the Honorable Henry Stevens retired.
Perseverance and Support from LCC’s WIOA Program Help Pearson Achieve Dream of Becoming a Nurse
For Jazmyne Pearson, becoming a nurse was more than a career goal. It was a dream she pursued through years of hard work, personal challenges, and sacrifice, with the support of Lenoir Community College’s Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program helping her along the way.
NWS: Coastal low brings threat of moderate to strong winds
A coastal low that will impact ENC and the nearby marine areas mid to late week.
Greene school board clashes over performance and superintendent’s proposed training trip
Greene County school board members clashed Sept. 21 over student achievement, leadership accountability and whether Superintendent Rodney McNeill should travel to Argentina for training, with the discussion widening to concerns about race and election-year politics.
Restaurant ratings for Sept. 7-13, 2026
The records for Sept. 7-13 include restaurants, school cafeterias, a grocery produce department and a lodging establishment. Inspectors documented issues involving food temperatures, storage, sanitation and equipment maintenance. Several violations were corrected during inspections.
Help Wanted: Staff Accountant
Apply at the Kinston Housing Authority Central Office located at 608 N Queen Street, Kinston from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday through Thursday or call the Human Resources Department at 252.523.1195 ext. 221 for an application.