The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Obituary: Sandra “Sandee” Hall Rouse
CLAYTON - Sandra “Sandee” Hall Rouse of Clayton, 60, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 17, 2025, at UNC Rex Hospital, with her husband by her side. Please join the family for a Celebration of Life Service on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Amelia Christian Church, 1696 Amelia Church Road, Clayton, N.C. at 4pm. The family will receive visitors immediately following the service.
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.
LCPS All-County Chorus performance Saturday opens Arts in the Schools Month celebrations
A triple-decker tribute to Arts in the Schools Month kicks off Saturday when more than 200 students from Lenoir County Public Schools take the stage for the 2025 edition of the All-County Chorus.
Top regional Boys & Girls Club youth awards go to CSS students
The emotions went from nervousness to shock to satisfaction for two Contentnea-Savannah K-8 School students who vied for – and won – top regional awards in the Junior Youth of the Year competition conducted by the Boys &Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Cottage makes a come back
Cottage cheese has made a comeback. Cottage cheese recipes have become an unexpected viral social media trend, with good reason, cottage cheese is high in protein and calcium and is delicious and adaptable.
Help Wanted: Part-time Custodian
As a Custodian with Lenoir County Government, you can make a difference! The Lenoir County Cooperative Extension Center is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Part-time Custodian; 10-15 hours per week, to maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the Lenoir County Cooperative Extension Office. The ideal candidate will ensure that all areas are clean, sanitized, and presentable while following safety and cleaning procedures.
Kinston woman charged for stealing from yard sale
A Kinston woman was charged by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office with two misdemeanor crimes Tuesday for stealing items from a yard sale.
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.
Historic Adkin Walk-Out mural relocated to Kinston Arts Council
The Adkin Walk-Out mural, an eight-panel artwork commemorating the 1951 Adkin High School student protest, has been relocated to the Community Council for the Arts of Kinston, the city announced. The mural was previously displayed on the Lenoir County Administration Building.
NC Superintendent responds to executive order to dismantle US Department of Education
President Trump's recent executive order to close the U.S. Department of Education and "return authority over education to the States and local communities while ensuring the effective and uninterrupted delivery of services, programs, and benefits on which Americans rely", if effectuated, has significant implications for North Carolina's public schools.
Burn ban issued for all North Carolina counties due to hazardous forest fire conditions
RALEIGH – Due to increased fire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits statewide effective 8 a.m. Friday, March 21, until further notice.
Lenoir County woman charged with meth distribution after release from prison
A Lenoir County woman went from being behind bars at the N.C. Correctional Institution for Women in Raleigh on Tuesday to immediately being arrested by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office on methamphetamine charges.
Kinston City Council approves sewer camera, discusses budget and Downtown Revitalization
The Kinston City Council convened Tuesday for a work session and regular meeting, addressing a range of topics including budget updates, infrastructure improvements, and community recognitions.
LCC celebrates March 2025 Truck Driver Training graduates
Lenoir Community College recently celebrated the graduation of the March 2025 Truck Driver Training class. Graduates were joined by family and friends at a special reception honoring their accomplishments. Attendees also enjoyed demonstrations showcasing the graduates' impressive driving skills.