I am from a family of veterans. My brothers Bobby, Bill, and Jesse Dove all served, and I served. Some of my uncles and cousins served. It is a distinct honor to have served the United States of America in the military. We are trained in discipline and drilled in integrity.
Kinston’s annual Christmas tree lighting will move from Pearson Park to the steps of the Lenoir County Courthouse this year. Downtown Kinston Revitalization will hold the ceremony at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, with music, s’mores and free hot chocolate to follow at the park.
Republican U.S. Rep. Greg Murphy leads Democrat Raymond Smith by 233 votes in North Carolina’s 3rd Congressional District as election officials in Lenoir, Greene and Jones counties prepare to review provisional ballots and verify the results of the Nov. 3 midterm election.
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Pick up sharp head cabbage, country-fresh eggs, local raw honey and handmade finds this Saturday. See the vendor lineup and upcoming community events below.
Things may be tough at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage, but the young performers bringing Annie's fellow orphans to the Turner Stage are ready to steal the show! From playful mischief to heartfelt moments, these spirited characters bring plenty of personality, humor, and energy to Lenoir Community College Foundation Performing Arts' upcoming production of Annie.
After a recent concert in Charleston, South Carolina, cellist Barbara Krumdieck heard a familiar name from someone in the audience. The concertgoer used to live in Kinston and had sung Handel’s Messiah with the community chorus every December. They told Krumdieck how much they had missed it since moving away.
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Fleet Readiness Center East inducted its first HH-60W Jolly Green II for scheduled depot-level maintenance Sept. 21, marking the platform’s first aircraft to be brought in for planned maintenance at the depot’s Global TransPark facility in Kinston.
Superintendent Brent Williams, who has led Lenoir County Public Schools into a new era of student achievement, work-based learning and career readiness, is a regional finalist for the inaugural North Carolina CTE Superintendent of the Year award.
UMO AgPrime grants are available to farmers and agribusiness owners in Beaufort, Bertie, Bladen, Brunswick, Camden, Carteret, Chowan, Columbus, Craven, Cumberland, Currituck, Dare, Duplin, Gates, Hertford, Hoke, Hyde, Jones, Lee, Lenoir, Montgomery, Moore, New Hanover, Pamlico, Pasquotank, Pender, Perquimans, Onslow, Richmond, Robeson, Scotland, Tyrrell, and Washington counties.
On November 2, 2026, officers with the Kinston Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Vernon Avenue involving 37-year-old Michael Cunningham of Ayden.
On November 4, 2026, detectives with the Kinston-Lenoir Drug Task Force concluded an investigation into 55-year-old Michael Foston involving the distribution of crack cocaine in Lenoir County.
The November issue of Muse & Maker from the Community Council for the Arts features a holiday arts market, workshops, exhibitions and more opportunities to explore the arts in Kinston.
The Lenoir County Board of Education approved school improvement plans for all 17 district schools and heard concerns about student transportation during its Nov. 2 meeting.
The sun will come out on the Turner Stage as Lenoir Community College Foundation Performing Arts brings Annie to life. Filled with unforgettable songs, humor and heart, the musical follows a spirited young orphan whose optimism changes the lives of those around her. From Annie herself to the larger-than-life characters she encounters, this cast is ready to share a timeless story of hope.
The smART Kinston Foundation is excited to announce its final exhibit of the 2026 season, “2% Jazz. 98% Funky Stuff: A Visual Exploration of Kinston's Music History.” The opening reception is Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the smART Gallery, located at 210 N. Queen St. in downtown Kinston.
Nathan Bryan Hardy Jr., age 79, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday morning, October 31, 2026, at Rex Hospital. Although he endured many years of challenges with lung and heart conditions, his deep and unwavering faith carried him through. Today, we find comfort in knowing that Bryan is finally at peace, completely healed, and resting in the arms of his Savior.
Jo Anne Morris Sharber, 84, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Jo Anne was born in Bertie County on May 15, 1942, to the late Frank Ray Morris and Emma Lee Tripp Morris. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of thirty-six years, Stanley Sharber; and siblings, Milton Morris and Marion Grey Smithwick.
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