The Neuse Quilters Guild donated 46 quilts to the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office and 50 placemats to Tanglewood Church’s meal program for seniors and people who are homebound during an Oct. 7 presentation at the Arts Council.
Obituary: Virginia Ann Brisco
On Thursday, October 1, 2026, Virginia Ann Brisco, loving wife, mother and grandmother, flew home to be with Jesus. She was preceded in death by her father Gene Henry Hutsler, parents Lois and Glen Kochenower, sister Carol Jo McGoffin, son Matthew James Brisco and husband John "Morris" Brisco.
KPD Investigating Shooting Involving Two Juveniles
On October 7, 2026, at approximately 10:02 p.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department responded to a residence on the 1500 block of Charlotte Avenue regarding a reported gunshot wound.
DKR elects Stephen Hill chair, adopts transition plan after city eliminates director position
Downtown Kinston Revitalization’s board elected Stephen Hill chair and adopted a working transition plan Oct. 7 as the nonprofit prepares to hire its own director following Kinston’s decision to eliminate the city-employed position.
Obituary: Mary Lou Tilghman Abbott Johnson
Mary Lou Tilghman Abbott Johnson, 85, of Grifton, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at Howard-Carter Funeral Home with Pastors Randy Jackson and Allen Ham officiating. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. before the service. Burial will follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park.
Public Notice: SECTION 8 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM WAITING LIST
Beginning Monday, October 12, 2026 applications can be picked up at the following KHA offices in Kinston, NC: 116 East Peyton Avenue, 608 North Queen Street, 901 East Bright Street, 800 East Washington Street, 301 East Bright Street, 311South Davis Street, 2114 Viking Drive, 511 North Queen Street, 214 West Washington Avenue, and 107 East Peyton Avenue.
PUblic Notice: HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM OWNER ORIENTATION/BRIEFING
If you or someone you know has one or more rental units and are interested in participating in our HCV Program formerly known as Section 8, then you should not miss this and call us by October 30, 2026 to reserve your seat at 252-527-9160 ext. 256 or email tcsmith@khanc.org.
Suicide Suspected in Death at Greene Correctional Institution
Maury, N.C. — Jesse Espinoza (#1432031) died Monday at Greene Correctional Institution in an apparent suicide.
Kinston council approves Airport Road expansion, holds recreation budget reduction
Kinston City Council approved a special use permit for an Airport Road commercial development, selected a consultant for a $350,000 street safety planning project and postponed a proposed recreation funding reduction during its Oct. 6 meeting.
Lenoir County births
The following birth certificates were issued in Lenoir County:
Obituary: Robert Morris Goodman
Robert Morris Goodman “Mr. Biddie”, 88, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2026. A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, October 8, 2026, 11 AM, at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Hookerton, NC. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at 1 PM, at Westview Cemetery, in Kinston, NC. The family encourages anybody who would like to join at the cemetery to come.
UNC Health Lenoir Invites Community to “Walk with a Doc”
UNC Health Lenoir is encouraging community members to take a step toward better health by joining “Walk with a Doc,” a free monthly program that brings community members together with local physicians and healthcare professionals for conversation, health education and physical activity.
Public Notice: Lenoir County WIC Program
The Lenoir County WIC Program is a federally funded supplemental nutrition program that provides healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support and health/community referrals for eligible women, infants and children (up to age 5 year). You may qualify even if you work or receive other types of assistance. Take the first step.
Work to begin at former Farmers Oil Company property in Walstonburg
Contractors are expected to begin clearing portions of the former Farmers Oil Company property and demolishing two older warehouses this week, according to Greene County officials.
Lenoir County school board reviews intervention results, construction updates
Lenoir County school leaders reported gains among students receiving extra academic support and progress on the new E.B. Frink Middle School during the Board of Education's Oct. 5 meeting.
Greene County commissioners select school financing, approve revaluation firm
Greene County commissioners selected an 18-year financing option for approximately $14 million in school project funding and approved a firm for the county's 2029 property revaluation during their Oct. 5 meeting.
Jones County commissioners approve grant application, update development rules
Jones County commissioners approved an application seeking about $5 million for housing improvements and a recreation facility, adopted changes to development regulations and called for stronger state action on road maintenance during their Oct. 5 meeting.
Obituary: Gerald “Doc” Golden
Gerald Joseph Golden III, affectionately known by his church family as “Doc,” passed away unexpectedly at home with his wife by his side on Friday, October 2, 2026. A service of love and remembrance will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at New Direction Church, Snow Hill, with Pastor Matthew Galloway officiating.
Two taken into custody after Jones County shooting leaves one hospitalized
Two people were taken into custody after a shooting in Jones County left a man hospitalized with an arm wound, according to Sheriff Matthew Wineman.
Lenoir commissioners hear deputies’ recovery update, approve $5 million grant application
Two Lenoir County deputies wounded in a shooting Friday were home recovering after surgery, Sheriff Jackie Rogers told county commissioners Monday as the board opened its Oct. 5 meeting.