I once heard someone say that the best way to handle being hurt is to express it. Keeping it bottled up on the inside only adds to the hurt. Well, true that it may be, sometimes expressing your hurt causes others to also feel hurt.
Event: Walk 4 Life on April 12
Join us for the Walk 4 Life on April 12 at Lenoir Community College! This fun, family-friendly event supports local women and families by providing essential resources like parenting education, pregnancy support, and baby supplies.
Public Notice: NOTICE OF SALE OF SURPLUS TABLETS AND LAPTOPS
Pursuant to G.S. 115C-518 and 160A-269, the Lenoir County Board of Education hereby gives notice that it has received an offer to purchase surplus tablets and laptops most of which have been used by students and teachers for at least three years and are currently unsuited to meet the continued needs of students and teachers.
North Lenoir senior Melissa Espino builds a foundation for success
Like most members of the Class of 2025, Melissa Espino set her sights on college and, at the same time, worried about how to pay for those four years. Consider the goal met and the problem solved for the North Lenoir High School senior.
The annual Stride to Fight Diabetes Walk-A-Thon is set to return for its seventh year, bringing the community together to raise awareness and funds for diabetes care and education. Organized by the Kinston Host Lions Club, the event will take place on March 29 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Kinston Community Center.
Public Notice: NOTICE OF SALE OF SURPLUS TABLETS AND LAPTOPS
Pursuant to G.S. 115C-518 and 160A-269, the Lenoir County Board of Education hereby gives notice that it has received an offer to purchase surplus tablets and laptops most of which have been used by students and teachers for at least three years and are currently unsuited to meet the continued needs of students and teachers.
Lenoir County partners economic development efforts into new public-private partnership
The Lenoir County Board of Commissioners recently voted to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the Lenoir County Committee of 100 and Lenoir County Government to partner economic development into one public-private partnership formally called the Lenoir County Development Alliance, which will be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Early morning fire engulfs Kinston home; no injuries reported
At 2:10 a.m. today, a fire was reported at 2671 Brookwood Rd., Kinston. North Lenoir Fire and Rescue, along with the La Grange Volunteer Fire Department, Hugo Volunteer Fire Department, and the Kinston Department of Fire and Rescue, were dispatched to the scene.
Obituary: Kristen Carol Grant
Kristen Carol Grant, a beacon of love and creativity, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2025, in her hometown of Kinston, NC, after a battle with illness. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make memorial contributions to further Brianna’s education if you choose to do so.
Obituary: Kenneth West Murphy
Kenneth West Murphy, age 80, of Kinston, NC, a beloved father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2025, in Wilmington, NC, following a brief illness. A memorial service will be held at Howard and Carter Funeral Home in Kinston, NC, on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at 3:00 PM, with a visitation to follow.
Public Notice: NOTICE OF SALE OF SURPLUS TABLETS AND LAPTOPS
Pursuant to G.S. 115C-518 and 160A-269, the Lenoir County Board of Education hereby gives notice that it has received an offer to purchase surplus tablets and laptops most of which have been used by students and teachers for at least three years and are currently unsuited to meet the continued needs of students and teachers.
La Grange man released from prison immediately arrested for meth trafficking in Lenoir County
A La Grange man was released from Sanford Correctional Center on Saturday and was then immediately arrested by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office for trafficking methamphetamine.
La Grange man out on pretrial release for murder arrested after fleeing checkpoint, found with stolen firearm
A La Grange man out of jail on pretrial release for murder was arrested by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office Friday after trying to evade a driver’s license checkpoint and being found with a stolen firearm.
Lenoir County man arrested for failing to report address as registered sex offender
A registered sex offender who failed to notify officials of his change of address was arrested today by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office.
Kinston police seek suspect in Airport Road shooting
The Kinston Police Department’s (KPD) Investigations Division has obtained warrants for Jamarion Tylee Gray (21, of Kinston) in connection with a shooting that occurred on March 3, 2025, on the 300 block of Airport Road.