In an age where technology is woven into almost every aspect of education, it’s crucial for students to not only use it, but to understand it. With nearly every school in Lenoir County Public Schools recognized as an Apple Distinguished School, digital fluency is more important than ever.
Eastern North Carolina continues to move forward — and I’m proud to be working every day to make sure that progress reaches every family, student, and small business in our region.
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office will conduct a public sale of personal property as part of an execution issued by the Superior Court of Pitt County (Case #24CVD41: Ruby J. Nethercutt vs. Robert K. Ashton). For sale: 2023 Sea Fox 288 Commander – only 18.4 hours on twin 250HP Yamaha outboards
H. Louie Eargle of Waxhaw and Kinston, NC, passed away September 1, 2024, in Chapel Hill of complications from a fall. He was 92 years old. Louie will be remembered as a loving uncle, an accomplished musician, raconteur, and loyal friend.
On April 23, 2025, the Kinston Police Department’s Violent Crimes Apprehension Team (VCAT), in collaboration with officers from KPD’s B-Squad, arrested Stephanie Stallings (46) following an investigation into allegations that she provided marijuana to two young children, ages 5 and 6.
From humble beginnings in La Grange, Grounded and Baked is quickly becoming a local staple across eastern North Carolina. Co-owners Brad Mitchell and Jennifer Bland are preparing to open their third location in Mount Olive, with a grand opening slated for May 30.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA–Part B, Public Law 108-446) Project is presently being amended. The Project describes the special education programs that Jones County Public Schools proposes for federal funding for the 2025–2026 school year.
The Kinston Police Department would like to inform the public that 18-year-old Jai’quez Bond was taken into custody early this morning by the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office.
A Kinston man was arrested Monday on multiple drug charges by the narcotics unit of the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office.
At about 3:45 AM, I knew I was in no condition to go to work. I held off as long as I possibly could before calling out—because calling in sick always makes me feel guilty. I flipped my phone over to keep the light from waking me and crawled back under the covers. That was the calm before everyone else’s very bad day.
Lenoir County Public Schools is proud to announce that four of its outstanding students have been selected to attend the North Carolina Governor’s School for the summer of 2025. This esteemed program, established in 1963, is the oldest of its kind in the nation and offers a unique, enriching experience for intellectually gifted high school students.
Congratulations to Sheriff Wineman for taking home the top honors in yesterday afternoon’s “Sheriff's Showdown” at the Coastal Plains Livestock Show.
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. – Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) announced the 2025 Congressional Art Competition winners during a special ceremony held on Saturday, April 18, 2025, at his Rocky Mount office.
Over the past two weeks, I have been working in both Washington, D.C., and the district. The Trump Administration and Congress are working diligently to build an economy that helps everyone succeed, keep our communities safe, protect our national security, restore common sense in our federal government, and put the American people first.
Gaylon Pope and Sweet Water in concert on Sunday, May 4 @ 10:30 a.m. The Way Church, 1205 Lynn Drive, Kinston, NC. Covered dish lunch to follow the concert.
