Obituary: Lillian Marie Chapman Jones

Mrs. Lillian Marie Chapman Jones, 80, transitioned Friday, February 3, 2023. Funeral will take place 1PM Saturday, February 11, 2023 in Mills Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Chapman Family Cemetery in Grifton, NC. Viewing will be Friday, February 10, 2023 from 3pm to 6pm at the funeral home.

Lenoir County Students demonstrate their skills in the Science Fair Showcase

On Tuesday, students from Lenoir County Public Schools system participate in a full day focused on science starting with a presentation by scientists from UNC's Morehead Planetarium, coaching sessions from local science fair facilitators, and the public spotlight in the evening. Select students from all schools were chosen to participate in the Science Fair Showcase. The purpose of the event is to educate, entertain, and energize school Science Fair winners as they head to North Carolina regional competition.

Obituary: Regina Carol Whaley Stallings

Regina Carol Whaley Stallings, 64, of Seven Springs, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at UNC Lenoir Health Care. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Kinston. The family will receive friends at the home following the service, 1261 Whaley Family Road, Seven Springs, North Carolina 28578.

Obituary: Gilbert Rhodes Willard

Gilbert Rhodes Willard, 74, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023 in Kinston, North Carolina after a long battle with cancer. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 10, 2023 at Gordon Street Christian Church, 118 East Gordon Street, Kinston, North Carolina 28501. A memorial service will follow at 2:00 p.m.

Dr. Brandy Harrell Guest Speaker at Lenoir Community College's Black History Month Celebration

Dr. Brandy Harrell is a Behavioral Health Director with over 10 years of Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder expertise as a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist, Certified Clinical Supervisor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate, Certified Trauma Professional, Doctoral Addictions Counselor, as well as a qualified US DOT Substance Abuse Professional.