The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Help Wanted: Admissions Enrollment Specialist
The Admissions Enrollment Specialist provides operational and technical support for the Office of Admissions & Enrollment Management by assisting with curriculum enrollment functions, student record management, admissions communications, software integrations, and data integrity.
Obituary: Peggy Ham Clifton
Mrs. Peggy Ham Clifton, age 69, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 4, 2026, following a brief battle with cancer. Born October 4, 1956, Peggy was the daughter of the late Lyman and Nannie Mae Ham. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Edward Ham.
Help Wanted: Literacy Education Information System (LEIS) Data Specialist
The Literacy Education Information System (LEIS) Data Specialist enters assessment data for students enrolled in the Transitional and Career Studies Program. This includes pre/post-testing data, registration data, and graduation data for students completing their High School Equivalency diploma, Multiple Methods of High School equivalency, or Adult High School diploma.
LCC, Campbell University Sign Assured Admission Agreement
Lenoir Community College and Campbell University have strengthened their partnership with a new agreement that provides eligible LCC graduates an assured pathway to continue their education at Campbell University.
Lenoir County Farmer's Market update September 5, 2026
This Saturday's vendor lineup includes B&B Eggs, Robin's Nest, TJ Design, TC Smith, Holy Granola, Julie Babbin, and Rodney Pork Skin Man. Come early for the best selection of fresh local foods, prepared goods, handmade items, and market favorites.
Public Notice: Request for Proposal for School Snack Vending
It is the intent of Lenoir County Public Schools School Nutrition to work out a partnership/Contract with a qualified vendor(s) to supply safe, convenient snack options for students, staff, and visitors throughout the day in our high schools following the Smart Snack guidelines.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Recipes from the Art of the Pallette
If you missed “The Art of the Pallette” Event at the Community Council for the Arts, you missed a great event filled with art showings from familiar and new artists, but you also missed many culinary delights. Lucky for you, I am sharing some of the recipes that were served at the event, and some of the art pieces are still hanging, but maybe not for long. Hurry, do not wait to catch them before they are sold!!!
Obituary: Ronald Gray
Ronald “Ron” Gray, 81, found eternal rest on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Ron was born in Wayne County to the late Robert “Red” Gray and Mildred Williams Gray on February 20, 1945.
NWS: High heat and severe weather expected Sep 4-5
Here is the latest update on heat and severe weather impacts on Friday and Saturday, September 4-5, 2026.
North Lenoir Drama alumni return home for September 13 benefit concert
Nearly three decades after leaving North Lenoir High School and launching a career that would take her from national tours of Broadway musicals to recording an album with GRAMMY®-winning collaborators, Jenn Quader, known to many in Lenoir County by her maiden name Jennifer Michels, is coming home to sing for the program where it all began.
UAlbany Welcomes Mehkai Williams of Kinston as Part of Largest Incoming Class in School's History
The University at Albany is welcoming Mehkai Williams of Kinston for the start of the Fall 2026 semester.
Lenoir Community College President and Dean's List - Summer Semester 2026
Lenoir Community College has announced the students named to its President’s List and Dean’s List for the Summer 2026 semester. The academic honors recognize students from across eastern North Carolina and beyond, including residents of Kinston, La Grange, Pink Hill, Pollocksville, Snow Hill and Trenton.
Public Notice: Request for Proposal for School Snack Vending
It is the intent of Lenoir County Public Schools School Nutrition to work out a partnership/Contract with a qualified vendor(s) to supply safe, convenient snack options for students, staff, and visitors throughout the day in our high schools following the Smart Snack guidelines.
Kinston council approves Maceo Parker Way, advances sewer grant hearing
Kinston City Council approved several measures Tuesday night, including renaming Springhill Street in honor of famed musician and Kinston native Maceo Parker, moving forward with a public hearing for a proposed Washington Avenue sewer project, approving a new fleet maintenance truck lift and hearing updates on downtown revitalization and property demolition efforts.
Catch 22 Seafood Restaurant to open second location in Goldsboro
Catch 22 Seafood Restaurant is expanding beyond Kinston with plans to open a second location in Goldsboro.
NC Commerce Secretary brings school supplies, leaves with insights into LCPS workforce development efforts
A carload of school supplies collected as part of the annual Governor’s School Supply Drive rolled up to Northwest Elementary School on Monday, personally delivered by North Carolina Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley.
Public Notice: Request for Proposal for School Snack Vending
It is the intent of Lenoir County Public Schools School Nutrition to work out a partnership/Contract with a qualified vendor(s) to supply safe, convenient snack options for students, staff, and visitors throughout the day in our high schools following the Smart Snack guidelines.
Stonington Farms Music Fest brings Country and Bluegrass to Kinston on September 5
Stonington Farms will host its first annual Stonington Farms Music Fest on Saturday, September 5, 2026, bringing a full day of country and bluegrass music to Kinston.
Jones County accepting applications for urgent home repair program
Jones County is accepting applications for a housing assistance program intended to address urgent health and safety hazards in the homes of qualifying residents.