Downtown Kinston Revitalization will host a Pearson Park Crosswalk Celebration at 4 p.m. May 28 to mark the official opening of a new public art crosswalk near Loch Neuse Dragon Park.
Obituary: James "Jimmy" Liston Pressly
On May 26, 2026, we mourned the passing of a beloved family member, James “Jimmy” Liston Pressly, 77, who was born on March 31, 1949 in Kinston, NC to Mariana Rochelle and Joseph Earl Pressly.
A Service of Witness to the Resurrection and Celebration of the Life of Jimmy, will be held on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM at First Presbyterian Church, 2101 N. Herritage St., Kinston, NC. The family will receive friends following the service in Hamilton Hall at the church.
Obituary: Kelli Barefoot Stroud
Mrs. Kelli Barefoot Stroud died Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center following a rapid decline in health after suffering a stroke. Born in Clinton, North Carolina, on January 26, 1965, she was the daughter of Carl and Jean Barefoot.
Obituary: Nancy Carroll Howard Gladson
Nancy Carroll Howard Gladson, 92, of Kinston, departed from her earthly home on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at Howard-Carter Funeral Home, with Pastor Greg Kincaid officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Burial will follow immediately after the service at Pinelawn Memorial Park in Kinston.
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!
Jones County officials explain proposed fire protection service district
JONES COUNTY — Jones County officials are trying to answer residents’ questions about a proposed fire protection service district that would add a separate fire-related tax to most property tax bills while creating a dedicated funding source for the county’s volunteer fire departments.
Pastor Jason McKnight: The Statue of Liberty and the Silhouette of the Cross
On July 4th, 2015, some 239 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, I personally took the oath of naturalization. I was born and raised in Canada, I’d moved to the US in 1999 for grad school.
Kinston Police Department: Weekend recap
Kinston police reported four weekend arrests following traffic stops that led to drug, firearm and impaired driving charges.
Obituary: Wayne Davis Edwards
Mr. Wayne Davis Edwards, age 81, passed away Saturday evening, May 23, 2026. Graveside Services will be held 11 AM Thursday, May 28th, at the Snow Hill Cemetery with Pastor Keith Phillips officiating. The family will greet friends immediately following the service and other times at the family residence.
Obituary: Reverend Paul Batteux Scott, Jr.
Reverend Paul Batteux Scott, Jr., age 95, passed peacefully at his home surrounded by the love of family on Sunday afternoon, May 25, 2026. Funeral Services will be held 2 PM Thursday, May 28th, at Calvary Memorial United Methodist Church in Snow Hill. A private Committal Service will immediately follow at the Snow Hill Cemetery. The family will greet friends in the hour prior to the service from 1:00 – 1:50 PM in the Fellowship Hall of Calvary Memorial UMC and other times at the Scott residence.
Veteran Column: Veterans Honoring Veterans with Honor Flags
The VFW post 2771and other volunteers help place American Flags upon our veterans’ graves. We place them on three graveyards in Kinston. We place about 2500 flags each year. We go on about a week before Memorial Day and pick them back up the weekend after Memorial Day.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
American Red Cross to host Kinston open house May 30
The American Red Cross North Carolina Region will host a Kinston open house from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 30, at 504 N. Herritage St. in Kinston. The family-friendly event will include a free lunch and an opportunity to meet Cape Fear Chapter staff and volunteers, learn about Red Cross services and resources, get information about volunteering and connect with others involved in the organization’s mission.
Murphy Legislation to Improve Medicare Reimbursement Stability Passes Ways and Means Committee
Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., celebrates the passage of his bill, H.R. 8163, the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act, in the House Ways and Means Committee. This legislation modernizes and updates the underlying mechanics of the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) to improve stability for physicians and their patients.
Lenoir County restaurant inspections
The following inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
Kinston and La Grange students named to Western Carolina University Spring 2026 Dean's List
Western Carolina University congratulates more than 1,700 students named to the Spring 2026 Dean's List. To qualify for this honor, students must achieve a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Mike Parker: Has ‘Memorial Day’ become just another three-day weekend?
Believe it or not, today is not Memorial Day. May 30 is the real Memorial Day. On a good calendar, you will see a notation that says of today, May 25, “Memorial Day observed.” Sadly, despite the calendar’s notation, few will observe the spirit of Memorial Day today.
Help Wanted: Environmental Services Coordinator
The Environmental Services Coordinator is responsible for overseeing custodial operations across multiple campus buildings. This position serves as a working supervisor who provides hands-on training, conducts routine inspections, ensures compliance with established cleaning standards, and coordinates event setups.
Help Wanted: Assistant Clinical Specialist
The Assistant Clinical Specialist will provide support to the Clinical Program Specialist - Emergency Medical Science and Clinical Program Specialist - Workforce Development and Continuing Education with regard to clinical site management and student clinical scheduling for Emergency Medical Science (EMS) programs as well as Workforce Development and Continuing Education health-related programs.
Help Wanted: Associate Degree Nursing Instructor
Lenoir Community College is a comprehensive institution that places primary emphasis on excellence in classroom/lab/clinical instruction. The Associate Degree Nursing Instructor is responsible for providing one-on-one and whole group instruction so that students are able to successfully complete degree requirements in an engaging environment.