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.
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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.
JONES COUNTY — Jones County officials are trying to answer residents’ questions about a proposed fire protection service district that would add a separate fire-related tax to most property tax bills while creating a dedicated funding source for the county’s volunteer fire departments.
Mr. Wayne Davis Edwards, age 81, passed away Saturday evening, May 23, 2026. Graveside Services will be held 11 AM Thursday, May 28th, at the Snow Hill Cemetery with Pastor Keith Phillips officiating. The family will greet friends immediately following the service and other times at the family residence.
Reverend Paul Batteux Scott, Jr., age 95, passed peacefully at his home surrounded by the love of family on Sunday afternoon, May 25, 2026. Funeral Services will be held 2 PM Thursday, May 28th, at Calvary Memorial United Methodist Church in Snow Hill. A private Committal Service will immediately follow at the Snow Hill Cemetery. The family will greet friends in the hour prior to the service from 1:00 – 1:50 PM in the Fellowship Hall of Calvary Memorial UMC and other times at the Scott residence.
The VFW post 2771and other volunteers help place American Flags upon our veterans’ graves. We place them on three graveyards in Kinston. We place about 2500 flags each year. We go on about a week before Memorial Day and pick them back up the weekend after Memorial Day.
The American Red Cross North Carolina Region will host a Kinston open house from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 30, at 504 N. Herritage St. in Kinston. The family-friendly event will include a free lunch and an opportunity to meet Cape Fear Chapter staff and volunteers, learn about Red Cross services and resources, get information about volunteering and connect with others involved in the organization’s mission.
Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., celebrates the passage of his bill, H.R. 8163, the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act, in the House Ways and Means Committee. This legislation modernizes and updates the underlying mechanics of the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) to improve stability for physicians and their patients.
Western Carolina University congratulates more than 1,700 students named to the Spring 2026 Dean's List. To qualify for this honor, students must achieve a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Believe it or not, today is not Memorial Day. May 30 is the real Memorial Day. On a good calendar, you will see a notation that says of today, May 25, “Memorial Day observed.” Sadly, despite the calendar’s notation, few will observe the spirit of Memorial Day today.
The Environmental Services Coordinator is responsible for overseeing custodial operations across multiple campus buildings. This position serves as a working supervisor who provides hands-on training, conducts routine inspections, ensures compliance with established cleaning standards, and coordinates event setups.
The Assistant Clinical Specialist will provide support to the Clinical Program Specialist - Emergency Medical Science and Clinical Program Specialist - Workforce Development and Continuing Education with regard to clinical site management and student clinical scheduling for Emergency Medical Science (EMS) programs as well as Workforce Development and Continuing Education health-related programs.
Lenoir Community College is a comprehensive institution that places primary emphasis on excellence in classroom/lab/clinical instruction. The Associate Degree Nursing Instructor is responsible for providing one-on-one and whole group instruction so that students are able to successfully complete degree requirements in an engaging environment.
The Aviation Systems Technology/Airframe & Powerplant Instructor is responsible for providing quality and industry standard instruction in aviation systems topics through the use of seated, online, and lab courses. The Instructor is responsible for providing innovative and engaging instruction and ensuring that course topics and examples evolve with advancements in the field.
The Skilled Maintenance Technician – HVAC is responsible for general maintenance of facilities to avoid possible failure and malfunctions. This individual will report to the Maintenance Supervisor on the servicing, repairing, and basic day-to-day needs of the Facilities Maintenance Department. HVAC systems and controls are a critical focus of this role.
The Environmental Services Coordinator is responsible for overseeing custodial operations across multiple campus buildings. This position serves as a working supervisor who provides hands-on training, conducts routine inspections, ensures compliance with established cleaning standards, and coordinates event setups.
The Assistant Clinical Specialist will provide support to the Clinical Program Specialist - Emergency Medical Science and Clinical Program Specialist - Workforce Development and Continuing Education with regard to clinical site management and student clinical scheduling for Emergency Medical Science (EMS) programs as well as Workforce Development and Continuing Education health-related programs.
Lenoir Community College is a comprehensive institution that places primary emphasis on excellence in classroom/lab/clinical instruction. The Associate Degree Nursing Instructor is responsible for providing one-on-one and whole group instruction so that students are able to successfully complete degree requirements in an engaging environment.
The Aviation Systems Technology/Airframe & Powerplant Instructor is responsible for providing quality and industry standard instruction in aviation systems topics through the use of seated, online, and lab courses. The Instructor is responsible for providing innovative and engaging instruction and ensuring that course topics and examples evolve with advancements in the field.
The Skilled Maintenance Technician – HVAC is responsible for general maintenance of facilities to avoid possible failure and malfunctions. This individual will report to the Maintenance Supervisor on the servicing, repairing, and basic day-to-day needs of the Facilities Maintenance Department. HVAC systems and controls are a critical focus of this role.
Mr. Wayne Davis Edwards, age 81, passed away Saturday evening, May 23, 2026. Graveside Services will be held 11 AM Thursday, May 28th, at the Snow Hill Cemetery with Pastor Keith Phillips officiating. The family will greet friends immediately following the service and other times at the family residence.
Linda Dail Herring, 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 while being cared for at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. A service of love and remembrance will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at Rouse Funeral Home with Rev. Ray Broadwell officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Committal will follow in Pinelawn Memorial Park.
Isabelle Wiggins Eubank, 98, of Kinston and formerly of Trenton, NC, went to her heavenly home on Monday morning, May 18, 2026. A visitation will be held on Monday, May 25, 2026, 1-2 PM, at Edwards Funeral Home with a funeral service to follow immediately after. Interment will follow at Trenton Municipal Cemetery.
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.
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