Thank you for taking the time to read my newsletter and staying connected with the latest news from District Nine and our efforts in the General Assembly.
Evelyn Dove Coleman: Healthy Eating
A Kinston friend mentioned in a sermon that the old fellow gout messes with him sometime. Years ago a retired nurse, Prudie Joseph, suggested that I get some cherry juice to give my father for his bout with gout. It proved to be a magic elixir. Of course, he didn't want to drink the unsweetened kind as recommended. So he drank the better tasting one. Still it helped.
Economic Development Region Earns Gold Award for Innovative Workforce Development Partnership
The NC Global TransPark Economic Development Region has received a 2026 Gold Award for the Regional Industries & Manufacturing Expo (RIME), a collaborative workforce development initiative that connects Eastern North Carolina students with employers, training opportunities and rewarding careers close to home.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Lenoir County Farmer's Market update August 22, 2026
This Saturday's vendor lineup includes TJ Designs, Holy Granola, B&B Eggs, TC Smith, Robin's Nest, Julie Babbin, Christi Luv, and Rodney the Pork Skin Man.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Bell peppers, a rainbow of color
Bell peppers are in season from July through September and are plentiful at local farmers markets and roadside stands. Bell peppers make a delicious addition to summer salads, pizzas and pasta dishes. They are available in a variety of colors, with green, yellow, red and orange among the most popular.
Lenoir County Man Arrested Following Larceny/Fraud Investigation
On August 11, 2026, the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office received a report involving a computer that had been reported stolen. Detectives with the General Investigations Division began investigating the incident.
Two Arrested for Selling Stolen AC Parts to Lenoir County Scrapyard
On August 6, 2026, detectives with the Greene County Sheriff’s Office General Investigations Division were notified by the Greene County Sheriff’s Office of an incident involving an air conditioning unit that had been stolen in Greene County and subsequently scrapped at a metal recycling facility in Lenoir County.
KPD: Public Statement on Panhandling and Park Enforcement in the City of Kinston
The City of Kinston is committed to maintaining safe, welcoming public spaces for our residents, visitors, and businesses. Over the past several months, we have seen a noticeable increase in panhandling, including incidents of aggressive solicitation, particularly in our downtown business district and city parks.
NWS: Severe Storms, Flash Flooding Possible Across Eastern NC Today
Strong to severe storms are also a threat, primarily this afternoon and evening, with the highest risk also from New Bern west. The main risks are damaging winds of 60+ MPH, but quarter sized hail and a tornado cannot be ruled out.
Help Wanted: Accounts Payable Clerk / Finance Specialist II
The Town of La Grange is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented professional to join its Finance Department as an Accounts Payable Clerk / Finance Specialist II. This is a central support role in the Town’s day-to-day financial operations.
State Board approves Lenoir early voting plan without Georgia K. Battle; Greene will have no Sunday voting
The N.C. State Board of Elections settled disputed early-voting plans for Lenoir and Greene counties Thursday, approving a three-site plan in Lenoir County that does not include the Georgia K. Battle Center and a Greene County plan without Sunday voting.
LCPS’s EC Program honors Northeast, Southwood educators with top awards
Cassandra Williams of Northeast Elementary School and Stephanie Jones of Southwood Elementary School, two educators praised for their love of children and their patience in working with them, are recipients of the top awards presented annually by LCPS’s Exceptional Children’s Program.
Greene Central High School Opens Its Doors: Ribbon Cutting Marks New Chapter for the Rams
The heat pressed hard on Friday afternoon as Greene County gathered to open its new high school. White folding chairs stood in neat rows under the sun, but many people chose the thin shade along the building’s edges instead. Superintendent Dr. Rodney McNeill, school board members, county commissioners, state lawmakers, U.S. Congressman Don Davis, and former superintendents Dr. Frank Creech and Dr. Patrick Miller were among those on hand. School staff, coaches, players, students, and a steady turnout of residents filled the rest of the crowd for the formal dedication of the new Greene Central High School, a building that replaces a campus with 65 years of local history.
Greene County Museum opens 50 years of needlework exhibit
The Greene County Museum will open its “50 Years of Needlework” exhibit with a public reception from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20.
Rabies confirmed in raccoon near Pollocksville
The Jones County Health Department has announced a confirmed case of rabies involving a raccoon found near Beaufort Road in Pollocksville.
New Online Radio Station Brings the Best of 70s & 80s R&B to Listeners Everywhere
A new voice is coming to the airwaves as 97QDW, a brand-new Internet radio station, prepares for its official premiere on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
Yarnell’s to celebrate grand opening in downtown Kinston
Yarnell’s, a new restaurant serving freshly prepared breakfast and lunch, will celebrate its grand opening Saturday, Aug. 22.
Public Notice: Public Hearing on justice grant
Notice is hereby given that the Kinston City Council will hold a Public Hearing at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, September 1st 2026, or as soon thereafter as may be heard, in City Hall Council Chambers, 207 East King Street, Kinston, NC and/or by virtual format. The following item will be heard: