The great singer and actor Dolly Parton died at age 80 after being hospitalized at Vanderbilt University Hospital Cancer Center. It was reported that she had kidney problems too. Miss Dolly brought a bright light into all the places she graced. She was petite in stature but had a giant personality and heart. She was the ultimate philanthropist with her millions.

The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:

The Admissions Enrollment Specialist provides operational and technical support for the Office of Admissions & Enrollment Management by assisting with curriculum enrollment functions, student record management, admissions communications, software integrations, and data integrity.

Mrs. Peggy Ham Clifton, age 69, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 4, 2026, following a brief battle with cancer. Born October 4, 1956, Peggy was the daughter of the late Lyman and Nannie Mae Ham. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Edward Ham.

The Literacy Education Information System (LEIS) Data Specialist enters assessment data for students enrolled in the Transitional and Career Studies Program. This includes pre/post-testing data, registration data, and graduation data for students completing their High School Equivalency diploma, Multiple Methods of High School equivalency, or Adult High School diploma.

Lenoir Community College and Campbell University have strengthened their partnership with a new agreement that provides eligible LCC graduates an assured pathway to continue their education at Campbell University.

This Saturday's vendor lineup includes B&B Eggs, Robin's Nest, TJ Design, TC Smith, Holy Granola, Julie Babbin, and Rodney Pork Skin Man. Come early for the best selection of fresh local foods, prepared goods, handmade items, and market favorites.

It is the intent of Lenoir County Public Schools School Nutrition to work out a partnership/Contract with a qualified vendor(s) to supply safe, convenient snack options for students, staff, and visitors throughout the day in our high schools following the Smart Snack guidelines.

If you missed “The Art of the Pallette” Event at the Community Council for the Arts, you missed a great event filled with art showings from familiar and new artists, but you also missed many culinary delights.  Lucky for you, I am sharing some of the recipes that were served at the event, and some of the art pieces are still hanging, but maybe not for long.  Hurry, do not wait to catch them before they are sold!!!  

Ronald “Ron” Gray, 81, found eternal rest on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Ron was born in Wayne County to the late Robert “Red” Gray and Mildred Williams Gray on February 20, 1945.

Here is the latest update on heat and severe weather impacts on Friday and Saturday, September 4-5, 2026.

Nearly three decades after leaving North Lenoir High School and launching a career that would take her from national tours of Broadway musicals to recording an album with GRAMMY®-winning collaborators, Jenn Quader, known to many in Lenoir County by her maiden name Jennifer Michels, is coming home to sing for the program where it all began.

The University at Albany is welcoming Mehkai Williams of Kinston for the start of the Fall 2026 semester.

Lenoir Community College has announced the students named to its President’s List and Dean’s List for the Summer 2026 semester. The academic honors recognize students from across eastern North Carolina and beyond, including residents of Kinston, La Grange, Pink Hill, Pollocksville, Snow Hill and Trenton.

It is the intent of Lenoir County Public Schools School Nutrition to work out a partnership/Contract with a qualified vendor(s) to supply safe, convenient snack options for students, staff, and visitors throughout the day in our high schools following the Smart Snack guidelines.