MAYSVILLE — The Town of Maysville’s plan for a new downtown social district is drawing both support and skepticism as the town looks to bring more activity to its downtown area.
Neuse News Sports is officially expanding its footprint across Eastern North Carolina with the launch of “The Trey Scott Sports Show,” a new weekly live sports talk show premiering Monday, May 25 at 7 p.m.
I am a content creator, a connector, a beauty enthusiast, and someone who genuinely believes that young people have something powerful and impactful to say.
Kinston City Council approved new zoning rules for tobacco, vape, hemp and CBD retailers Tuesday, while also moving forward with demolition funding, traffic signal upgrades, several special event permits and an employee wellness incentive increase.
When Cynthia Cash took over DeOGee Spaw a year ago, she started with herself, a small client base and a goal of making the downtown Kinston pet business feel less like a kennel and more like home.
Lenoir County commissioners received their first public look Monday at a proposed 2026-27 budget that would keep the county’s current tax rate in place while increasing spending for employee pay, school capital needs, tax reappraisal work, transit support and several ongoing capital projects.
Kinston City Council will consider establishing a $300,000 capital project Tuesday to address condemned structures and other code violation properties inside the city.
The Community Recovery Division of the Lenoir County Health Department in partnership with the Greene County Department of Public Health and the Recovery Together ENC Center are proud to join communities across the nation in recognizing Recovery Court Month, a time dedicated to honoring the strength, resilience, and commitment of individuals progressing through local Recovery Courts—and the community partners who stand beside them every step of the way.
Lenoir County commissioners will get their first look Monday at County Manager Michael James’ recommended budget for fiscal year 2026-27.
Emerging economic development professionals from across North Carolina gathered in Kinston this week for the 2026 Emerging Executives Forum, a two-day event hosted by the North Carolina Economic Development Association and presented by ECS Southeast and the Lenoir County Development Alliance.
On May 22, 2026, KPD’s D-Squad responded to a report of a Breaking & Entering at the Dollar Tree located at 201 W. Vernon Avenue. Through remote access to the security camera system, the caller was able to provide officers with real-time updates while officers responded to the scene.
Thirteen budding student artists were recently chosen as winners in the annual Farm to School Calendar Contest, sponsored by the North Carolina Grange. Each month depicts the art of a student and represents a different commodity. The calendar also includes daily facts about agriculture, giving students an understanding of agriculture's role in food production.
MAYSVILLE — The Town of Maysville’s plan for a new downtown social district is drawing both support and skepticism as the town looks to bring more activity to its downtown area.
Neuse News Sports is officially expanding its footprint across Eastern North Carolina with the launch of “The Trey Scott Sports Show,” a new weekly live sports talk show premiering Monday, May 25 at 7 p.m.
Some Kinston-area residents and business customers say they are dealing with delayed, missing or misdelivered mail, including expected items that appeared in USPS Informed Delivery but did not arrive in their mailboxes.
I am a content creator, a connector, a beauty enthusiast, and someone who genuinely believes that young people have something powerful and impactful to say.
Kinston City Council approved new zoning rules for tobacco, vape, hemp and CBD retailers Tuesday, while also moving forward with demolition funding, traffic signal upgrades, several special event permits and an employee wellness incentive increase.
Lenoir County Public Schools is soliciting quotations from qualified HVAC contractors for the replacement of the existing HVAC system serving Northwest Elementary School Auditorium.
On May 19, 2026, at approximately 4:03 p.m., officers with KPD’s C-Squad conducted a traffic stop on East Gordon Street near NC Highway 11 for a motor vehicle violation.
Ms. Nellie Dianna Smith, age 87, passed away Tuesday morning, May 19, 2026, at her home in Goldsboro. A service to remember and celebrate her life will be held 3 PM Thursday, May 21st, at the Chapel of Taylor-Tyson Funeral Service with Pastor Jason McKnight officiating. The family will greet friends and extended relatives immediately following the service. A private interment will be held at the Snow Hill Cemetery.
Annette Cheshire Strain, 77, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026. A visitation will be held on Friday, May 22, 2026, from 1pm-2pm at Queen Street United Methodist Church, with a service immediately after. Burial will follow at Westview Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest beside her husband of almost 30 years.
As a member of Emergency Services with Lenoir County Government, you can make a difference! The Central Communications Division is seeking candidates for a Telecommunications Training Officer. Candidates are responsible for development and administration of the Central Communications Divisions education, orientation, training, and quality assurance programs.
Lenoir County Public Schools is soliciting quotations from qualified HVAC contractors for the replacement of the existing HVAC system serving Northwest Elementary School Auditorium.
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office concluded its participation in the Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) “Move Over or Get Pulled Over” campaign with a large-scale multi-agency enforcement operation conducted Saturday night into Sunday morning.
Lenoir Community College marked the opening of the Senator Jim Perry Aviation Center for Excellence at the North Carolina Global TransPark, a workforce training facility college and state leaders said will connect local students to careers in aviation, aerospace and advanced manufacturing.
As a member of Emergency Services with Lenoir County Government, you can make a difference! The Central Communications Division is seeking candidates for a Telecommunications Training Officer. Candidates are responsible for development and administration of the Central Communications Divisions education, orientation, training, and quality assurance programs.
The EMS Skills Instructor will provide quality instruction in the subject matter assigned by the Director of EMS Programs in accordance with programmatic, NCOEMS, and CAAHEP/CoAEMSP guidelines and standards.
The EMS Skills Instructor will provide quality instruction in the subject matter assigned by the Director of EMS Programs in accordance with programmatic, NCOEMS, and CAAHEP/CoAEMSP guidelines and standards.
Lenoir Community College is a comprehensive institution that places primary emphasis on excellence in classroom instruction. The Biology Instructor is responsible for providing quality and engaging instruction to LCC students through the use of seated and online courses, and through creative biology labs as needed to promote successful completion of degree requirements.
Lenoir Community College is a comprehensive institution that places primary emphasis on excellence in classroom instruction. The Biology Instructor is responsible for providing quality and engaging instruction to LCC students through the use of seated and online courses, and through creative biology labs as needed to promote successful completion of degree requirements.
Ms. Nellie Dianna Smith, age 87, passed away Tuesday morning, May 19, 2026, at her home in Goldsboro. A service to remember and celebrate her life will be held 3 PM Thursday, May 21st, at the Chapel of Taylor-Tyson Funeral Service with Pastor Jason McKnight officiating. The family will greet friends and extended relatives immediately following the service. A private interment will be held at the Snow Hill Cemetery.
Annette Cheshire Strain, 77, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026. A visitation will be held on Friday, May 22, 2026, from 1pm-2pm at Queen Street United Methodist Church, with a service immediately after. Burial will follow at Westview Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest beside her husband of almost 30 years.
Diane Tyndall Hill, of La Grange, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Magnolia Cottages on May 14, 2026. Funeral services will be held at Wheat Swamp Christian Church on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Visitation will follow the service.
Mrs. Nancy Ormond Jernigan, age 87, passed away Wednesday morning, May 13, 2026, at Greendale Forest Nursing Center in Snow Hill. A lifelong resident of Greene County, she was born February 27, 1939, the daughter of Charlie F. and Anna Davis Ormond.
Phyllis Kay Smith, of Grifton, formerly of Atlantic Beach, passed away peacefully at home on May 9, 2026 at the age of 78. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 16, at 2 pm at Sharon United Methodist Church, Kinston. The family will receive friends following the service.
Ronald Keith Everett, a beloved husband, father, stepfather, brother, and grandfather, passed away on May 9, 2026, in Alexandria, Louisiana. A celebration of life will be planned at a later date to honor this remarkable man whose legacy lives on through each life he touched.
Donald Drew Humphrey, 77, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at the family home. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, May 15, 2026 at Rouse Funeral Home with Pastor Ray Brown officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.
Carolyn Cole Dunn, 85, passed away on May 11, 2026, in Goldsboro, NC. A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2026, from 6-7 PM at Edwards Funeral Home in Kinston, NC, with the service to follow immediately after.
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