Lauren Artis, a first-grade teacher on a mission to help young students built a strong foundation for learning, is the new Beginning Teacher of the Year for Lenoir County Public Schools.
Obituary: Eva Hewitt
Eva Hewitt, 80, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026, 11 AM, at Queen Street United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends following the service.
Obituary: Annie Ruth Johnson
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, October 18th, at the Chapel of Taylor-Tyson Funeral Service with Pastor Frank Rice and Pastor Josh Howell officiating. Interment will immediately follow at the Snow Hill Cemetery. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, October 18th, at the Chapel of Taylor-Tyson Funeral Service with Pastor Frank Rice and Pastor Josh Howell officiating. Interment will immediately follow at the Snow Hill Cemetery.
Downtown Kinston park rededicated in honor of Buddy and Mary Mac Ritch
A downtown gathering space was rededicated Wednesday, Oct. 14, in honor of Buddy and Mary Mac Ritch, recognizing their service to Kinston and celebrating a redesign supported by private donations and volunteer work.
Obituary: Stephen Anthony Howard
Stephen "Steve" Anthony Howard, 69, peacefully passed away on October 12, 2026. Born on January 30, 1957. Visitation will be held at Garner Funeral Home in Kinston on Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The funeral service will take place on Friday, October 16, 2026, at Tanglewood Church at 11:00 AM.
Caroline Perry finds purpose and community through volunteering at Kinston Community Arts Council
For Caroline Perry, volunteering at the Kinston Community Arts Council began with a pottery class and grew into a passion that has lasted approximately 15 years. Today, she helps others discover the same excitement she experienced when she first sat down at a pottery wheel.
Lenoir County Community Foundation awards more than $16,000 in grants
The Lenoir County Community Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded $16,060 in grants to six organizations supporting the local community.
Event: Recovery Together ENC Conference set for Oct. 23 in Kinston
The Recovery Together ENC Conference will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 23, 2026, at Kinston High School, bringing together people interested in recovery across eastern North Carolina.
Help Wanted: Public Health Nurse II-Post-Partum/Newborn Home Visiting Nurse
As a member of the Lenoir County Government Health Department, you can make an impact! The Health Department is seeking candidates for a Public Health Nurse II-Post-Partum/Newborn Home Visiting Nurse. Candidates in this class will will ensure program guidelines are met and initiate changes and/or new programs in a timely manner.
National School Lunch Week: a big time under the Big Top in LCPS cafeterias
This week, school lunches come with a side of red foam noses and face paint as LCPS school nutrition teams stir some fun into their celebration of National School Lunch Week and its “Cafeteria Circus” theme.
Kinston Police Department Arrests Virginia Fugitive Following Vehicle Pursuit
On October 12, 2026, officers with the Kinston Police Department received information regarding a stolen vehicle in the area of Hill Farm Road and Highway 70.
King’s connects its history with its future as new manager returns to Kinston
Wilbur King remembers peeling potatoes on Saturday mornings when he was 12 years old. Ken Meeks remembers visiting King’s Restaurant as a child and riding the pig inside when he was 11.
Op-Ed: Sean P. Keenan: Iran, the Price of Gas and the Price of Peace
Since 1979, American Presidents have been declaring publicly that the government of Iran is a threat to American and Western security. The theocratic regime of Iran has sponsored and funded countless terrorist attacks and taken dozens of American hostages.
Kinston Author Chris Noble Introduces DEFINE YOU: Beyond Survival
Author and Identity Strategist Chris Noble announces the October 20 release of DEFINE YOU: Beyond Survival, a book presented as a four-course experience rather than a conventional self-help guide.
Early voting begins Oct. 15 in Jones County
Jones County voters can cast ballots early beginning Thursday, Oct. 15, ahead of the Nov. 3 general election. The ballot includes races for sheriff, county commissioners, school board, state legislature and Congress, along with constitutional amendments and mixed beverage referendums.
Lenoir County offers three early voting sites for November election
Early voting for the Nov. 3 general election begins Thursday, Oct. 15, in Lenoir County, with three locations available to voters.
Greene County early voting begins Oct. 15 at farmers market
Greene County voters can cast early ballots for the Nov. 3 general election at the Elaney Wood Heritage Farmers Market beginning Thursday, Oct. 15.
Lenoir County woman charged after driving with boyfriend on hood
On October 10, 2026, deputies from the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Highway 258 North near Banks School Road following reports of a rolling domestic incident involving a male subject clinging to the hood of a moving vehicle.
Mike Parker: Benedict Arnold: Trusted officer turned traitor
On October 7, my mom will celebrate her 98th birthday. The world today is much different than when she was born in 1928 – a decade or so after World War I and a year and a change before the Great Depression.
Help Wanted: Accounting Assistant
The Accounting Assistant is responsible for daily monitoring, maintenance and collection of student accounts. The Accounting Assistant is also responsible for monthly, quarterly and annual financial and statistical reports.