In 1772, Kinston was still known as Kingston, a small backwoods town with big hopes and muddy streets. News did not travel fast, but gossip did. So, when word spread that the sister of the Queen of England was coming through town, you can imagine the excitement. Royalty in Kingston!

I was reminded the other day that some people were not taught to do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Some people did not attend Sunday School or have parents who drilled the Golden Rule into them.  They bully their way through life making up stories to fit what their goals are. They lie on people with no regard to what it does to the other person.  As long as they get what they want, they steam-roll over and through others to get it.

BATON ROUGE, LA (03/16/2026)-- Abigail Hull of Kinston, North Carolina, was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at East Carolina University.

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

WAYNE COUNTY – Prolec GE Waukesha officials joined state and local leaders today to celebrate the groundbreaking of a major expansion at the company’s Goldsboro facility. The project represents a $140 million capital investment and will create 330 new jobs while significantly increasing production of medium power transformers.

The Controller will be responsible for oversight of all finance, accounting, and reporting activities. The Controller will lead all day-to-day finance operations and supervise a team of staff members including functional responsibility over accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and purchasing.

As Women’s History Month continues, Dr. Kimberly Outlaw-Starkey’s work on the Lenoir County Board of Education stands as both a local milestone and an example of service rooted in learning, advocacy and public education.

Fremont Elementary School has been a part of our community’s story for more than a century. Built in 1923 through the dedication and generosity of Fremont’s citizens, the school has educated generations of children and served as a gathering place for families and neighbors alike.

Cormya Baker of Kinston graduated in Fall 2025 from Georgia State University with an Associate of Science degree in Business Administration.

For a couple of years or more protein has been the buzz word for dieting, especially among the aging population.  What are the benefits of increasing the amount of protein in your diet and what are some ways to do it safely?

The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:

Here is a summary of notable arrests made by KPD officers this week:

Doris Davis Murphy, 95, of Kinston, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Harmony Hall Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Pinelawn Memorial Park in Kinston, with Dr. T.D. Worthington officiating.