As a member of the Lenoir County Government Tax Department, you can make a difference! The Tax Department is seeking candidates for a Senior Personal Property Appraiser.
A new chapter for recreation in La Grange: Meet Chad Kearney
The Town of La Grange is excited to announce 𝗠𝗿. 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝗞𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 as our new 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿! This marks a major step toward achieving the Town Council’s goal of rebuilding and reimagining recreation programs for our community.
UNC Health Lenoir Receives Gift in Memory of Local Businessman, J.C. Reynolds, Sr.
Dedication of the Reynolds Way Memorial Plaque was held December 3, 2024, on the campus of UNC Health Lenoir. The beautiful plaque was unveiled to mark the naming of the connecting street between Herritage Street and Airport Road which runs through the campus of UNC Health Lenoir.
Kristy Kelly: Happiness is a struggle
Mental illness has a way of warping even the mundane into something darkly comedic.
I have spent my entire life planning to survive. That’s it, to survive. At first, I survived on instinct, then anger, and finally out of spite. When stress is a comfort zone and anxiety is a security blanket, normalcy becomes subjective. Apparently, I can now turn happiness into abject terror.
Arendell Parrott Academy awarded $250,000 for agriculture education program
The N.C. Tobacco Trust Fund Commission (NCTTFC) awarded more than $6.6 million through 26 grants for agricultural and economic initiatives across the state. These grants place a high priority on projects that stimulate the agricultural economy, train current and future farmers and help farmers execute innovative ideas.
Jones County moves to less distressed tier in 2025 rankings
The North Carolina Department of Commerce has announced the county tier designations for 2025. The designations, which are mandated by state law, play a role in several programs that assist in economic development.
Messiah Soloists tell the story of the true meaning of Christmas
The Kinston/Lenoir Community Chorus is preparing for the 24th performance of Handel’s monumental work on December 9th at 7 PM. These two soloists are returning for this year’s performance. The chorus is made up of over 50 singers from Lenoir and surrounding counties. The North Carolina Baroque Orchestra will accompany the chorus and soloists.
Evelyn Coleman Dove: Generational Wealth
When I was growing up, certain wealthy families were always in the news. People who were on the cutting edge of the next new thing were able to amass wealth. It was a common thing to say a person was living like the Rockefellers or Vanderbilts when they bought a lot of things.
Greene County Seeking Nominations for the 2025 Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2025 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award for Greene County Volunteers. This prestigious award recognizes the outstanding contributions of volunteers in various categories, including Individual, Group, National Service, and Director of Volunteers (Paid).
Event: Christmas Celebration Concert at Jones County Civic Center
Garland and Pam Smith invite the public to a festive Christmas Celebration Concert on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the Jones County Civic Center in Trenton, NC. Hosted by Shady Grove Church, the event features performances by the Ben Rochester Family and Redeemed.
Help Wanted: Executive Director position
Neuse Enterprises, Inc. is hiring an Executive Director’s Position.
Suspect flees on bicycle after shoplifting wine, faces multiple charges
KPD’S A-Squad responded to Food Lion in reference to a shoplifting/larceny. While responding to the call, officers observed a suspect on W Washington Ave matching the description that was given by a witness. Officers recognized the subject to be Michael Jenkins (35 of Kinston) from previous encounters.
Obituary: Larry Alton Smith
Larry Alton Smith, 91, of Kinston passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024, at his home. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 2pm in the John Green Smith Family Cemetery.
Kinston man dies in six-vehicle crash on Vernon Avenue
On Monday, December 2, 2024, at approximately 1:39 pm, officers from the Kinston Police Department, as well as additional emergency personnel from the Kinston Department of Fire & Rescue and Lenoir County Emergency Services responded to a motor vehicle collision on the 100 blk of E. Vernon Avenue involving 6 vehicles.
Jumping Run Church in La Grange shows community they care
On Saturday, November 30, Jumping Run Church of La Grange demonstrated the power of love in action at the Circle K in Kinston, NC. The church blessed 200 vehicles with $15 worth of gas each, spreading kindness and support to the community.
Bucklesberry: First Inhabitants
Challenges and risks awaited early eighteenth century settlers who arrived in the unsettled Bucklesberry Pocosin of then old Craven County. According to historian and author Dr. Lindley S. Butler, PhD, "The backcountry was the last area of the State to be settled and, consequently, the most volatile region of North Carolina society for many years."
Missing juvenile Yesenia Lopez last seen Saturday night in Seven Springs.
UPDATE: Yesenia has been found and is safe. The Lenoir County Sheriff's Office would like to thank the Wayne County Sheriff's Office, the State Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for their assistance.
LCSO: Kinston man arrested on felony counts for vehicle break-ins
A man accused of breaking into vehicles and outbuildings on Bonnie Walters Road and then taking the change to an area Coinstar exchange machine was arrested Thursday morning.
Teen arrested in La Grange for firearm larceny Sunday
An 18-year-old was arrested Sunday on Mays Store Road in La Grange for larceny of a firearm.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds: