Kinston police reported three drug-related arrests and a separate arrest on burglary and assault charges Sept. 24-26. The assault left one person seriously injured, according to police.
Obituary: Beverly Kennedy Alston
In Loving Memory of Beverly Kennedy Alston July 3, 1946 – September 25, 2026 Beverly Kennedy Alston of Kinston, age 80, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2026. Born on July 3, 1946, to the late Rozelle and Alyne Kennedy of Richmond, VA.
Mike Parker: Kicking off the school year right
If you have read my columns through the years, you know I am a retired high school English teacher. I spent 37 ½ years in the classroom at the secondary level and another 30 years part-time at the collegiate level. I consider myself somewhat of an authority on what parents need to do to help their children succeed in school.
Help Wanted: Instructional Support Specialist - Continuing Education
The Instructional Support Specialist - Continuing Education provides comprehensive instructional, operational, and administrative support for the Continuing Education Division.
Martin Cervantes of La Grange Named to Dean's List at University of Maryland Global Campus
Martin Cervantes of La Grange was named to the Dean's List for the summer 2026 term at University of Maryland Global Campus.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Alyssa Beaman becomes the 2027 Distinguished Young Woman of Lenoir County
Alyssa Beaman became the 2027 Distinguished Young Woman of Lenoir County. She received a $3,500 scholarship and medallion, $500 clothing allowance for the state program and a 16 x 20 portrait from Brittany Smith Photography.
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!
Evelyn Dove Coleman: Seems Like A Strategy
As I watched the NFL opener one chilly night, I bundled up and grabbed my remote to turn on the Patriots and Seahawks game. During the first three quarters, the Patriots led, so I observed my bedtime and turned off the tv.
Help Wanted: Instructional Support Specialist - Continuing Education
The Instructional Support Specialist - Continuing Education provides comprehensive instructional, operational, and administrative support for the Continuing Education Division.
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.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
North Carolina's August Employment Figures Released
The state’s seasonally adjusted August 2026 unemployment rate was 3.5 percent, decreasing 0.1 of a percentage point from July’s revised rate. The national rate was unchanged at 4.1 percent.
Dolly Day brings books and family activities to Kinston Farmers Market
A house fire displaced Julie Babbin’s grandchildren. When then-Triple P director Steve Roman helped the children with furniture, clothes and books, Babbin wanted to thank him. On Saturday, Sept. 26, she did so by organizing Dolly Day at the Lenoir County Farmers Market to help local families sign up for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
Lenoir County Farmer's Market update September 26, 2026
Join us Saturday, September 26, for Shannon’s Sugar Rush, Pink Ribbon Gifts and More, TJ Design, TC Smith, B&B Eggs, Robin’s Nest, Christi Luv Creations, Holy Granola, Julie Babbin, Pork Skin Man, and SAFE.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Fall for Butternut Squash
Everything about butternut squash says fall, the color orange, the creamy coziness of its texture in recipes, and the ability to be used in savory and sweet dishes. Butternut squash is in season in the fall and winter months.
Recovery outreach available Fridays in Jones County
Integrated Care for Greater Health says its outreach team will be at the Jones County Health Department parking lot on Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon.
Obituary: Faith Wooten Nethercutt
Mrs. Faith Wooten Nethercutt, age 87, passed away peacefully Thursday evening, September 24, 2026, at her home in the Hookerton Community. A native of Sampson County, she was born May 21, 1939, the daughter of James McKinnon and Annie Lou Wooten.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Hookerton bakery to bake with Paula Deen in Savannah
Hookerton’s Ginger Snaps Bakery says its team will travel to Savannah, Georgia, on Nov. 4 to bake with Paula Deen for The Paula Deen Show. I