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Public school educators and librarians from three counties have banded together to create a new organization to promote literacy in the region and they are asking the community to join in the effort by attending organizational meetings next week.
UNC Health Lenoir, in partnership with the Community Council for the Arts, will host “The Art of Healing: Celebrating Women’s Health & Wellness” on Tuesday, October 20, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Arts Center, 400 N. Queen Street, Kinston.
UNC Health Lenoir is encouraging community members to take a step toward better health by joining “Walk with a Doc,” a free monthly program that brings community members together with local physicians and healthcare professionals for conversation, health education and physical activity.
Contractors are expected to begin clearing portions of the former Farmers Oil Company property and demolishing two older warehouses this week, according to Greene County officials.
Two Lenoir County deputies wounded in a shooting Friday were home recovering after surgery, Sheriff Jackie Rogers told county commissioners Monday as the board opened its Oct. 5 meeting.
Kinston residents and city employees gathered for National Night Out, bringing the community together with police officers and firefighters to strengthen relationships.
The Holloway Vikings cheerleaders put a lesson in community service into action, donating more than 100 rolls of paper towels and more than 100 rolls of bathroom tissue to the Friends of the Homeless Shelter.
Kinston City Council will consider removing two streets from its current paving project and reducing the budget for maintaining county recreation sites by $102,660 when it meets Tuesday, Oct. 6.
Snow Hill Primary gives out a weekly award called "Terrific Kid" awards. Each teacher at SHP chooses a student who has been responsible, shows great character, or has reached a personal goal. On Fridays, these students are presented with an award and are congratulated for their hard work. Below are Snow Hill Primary's Terrific Kid Awards!
The Lenoir County Agricultural Fair will return to Kinston Oct. 6-10, 2026, bringing five days of carnival rides, agricultural exhibits, community performances and motorsports events to the fairgrounds at 401 Fairgrounds Road. The fair’s website lists the dates for this year’s event.
Public school educators and librarians from three counties have banded together to create a new organization to promote literacy in the region and they are asking the community to join in the effort by attending organizational meetings next week.
UNC Health Lenoir, in partnership with the Community Council for the Arts, will host “The Art of Healing: Celebrating Women’s Health & Wellness” on Tuesday, October 20, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Arts Center, 400 N. Queen Street, Kinston.
Potential for heavy rain, coastal and marine impacts to parts of ENC and the nearby marine areas this weekend and into Monday.
The Neuse Quilters Guild donated 46 quilts to the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office and 50 placemats to Tanglewood Church’s meal program for seniors and people who are homebound during an Oct. 7 presentation at the Arts Council.
On Thursday, October 1, 2026, Virginia Ann Brisco, loving wife, mother and grandmother, flew home to be with Jesus. She was preceded in death by her father Gene Henry Hutsler, parents Lois and Glen Kochenower, sister Carol Jo McGoffin, son Matthew James Brisco and husband John "Morris" Brisco.
On October 7, 2026, at approximately 10:02 p.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department responded to a residence on the 1500 block of Charlotte Avenue regarding a reported gunshot wound.
Downtown Kinston Revitalization’s board elected Stephen Hill chair and adopted a working transition plan Oct. 7 as the nonprofit prepares to hire its own director following Kinston’s decision to eliminate the city-employed position.
Mary Lou Tilghman Abbott Johnson, 85, of Grifton, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at Howard-Carter Funeral Home with Pastors Randy Jackson and Allen Ham officiating. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. before the service. Burial will follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park.
Beginning Monday, October 12, 2026 applications can be picked up at the following KHA offices in Kinston, NC: 116 East Peyton Avenue, 608 North Queen Street, 901 East Bright Street, 800 East Washington Street, 301 East Bright Street, 311South Davis Street, 2114 Viking Drive, 511 North Queen Street, 214 West Washington Avenue, and 107 East Peyton Avenue.
If you or someone you know has one or more rental units and are interested in participating in our HCV Program formerly known as Section 8, then you should not miss this and call us by October 30, 2026 to reserve your seat at 252-527-9160 ext. 256 or email tcsmith@khanc.org.
Maury, N.C. — Jesse Espinoza (#1432031) died Monday at Greene Correctional Institution in an apparent suicide.
Kinston City Council approved a special use permit for an Airport Road commercial development, selected a consultant for a $350,000 street safety planning project and postponed a proposed recreation funding reduction during its Oct. 6 meeting.
Robert Morris Goodman “Mr. Biddie”, 88, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2026. A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, October 8, 2026, 11 AM, at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Hookerton, NC. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at 1 PM, at Westview Cemetery, in Kinston, NC. The family encourages anybody who would like to join at the cemetery to come.
The Instructional Support Specialist - Continuing Education provides comprehensive instructional, operational, and administrative support for the Continuing Education Division.
The Instructional Support Specialist - Continuing Education provides comprehensive instructional, operational, and administrative support for the Continuing Education Division.
Apply at the Kinston Housing Authority Central Office located at 608 N Queen Street, Kinston from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday through Thursday or call the Human Resources Department at 252.523.1195 ext. 221 for an application.
Apply at the Kinston Housing Authority Central Office located at 608 N Queen Street, Kinston from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday through Thursday or call the Human Resources Department at 252.523.1195 ext. 221 for an application.
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.
On Thursday, October 1, 2026, Virginia Ann Brisco, loving wife, mother and grandmother, flew home to be with Jesus. She was preceded in death by her father Gene Henry Hutsler, parents Lois and Glen Kochenower, sister Carol Jo McGoffin, son Matthew James Brisco and husband John "Morris" Brisco.
Mary Lou Tilghman Abbott Johnson, 85, of Grifton, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at Howard-Carter Funeral Home with Pastors Randy Jackson and Allen Ham officiating. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. before the service. Burial will follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park.
Robert Morris Goodman “Mr. Biddie”, 88, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2026. A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, October 8, 2026, 11 AM, at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Hookerton, NC. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at 1 PM, at Westview Cemetery, in Kinston, NC. The family encourages anybody who would like to join at the cemetery to come.
Gerald Joseph Golden III, affectionately known by his church family as “Doc,” passed away unexpectedly at home with his wife by his side on Friday, October 2, 2026. A service of love and remembrance will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at New Direction Church, Snow Hill, with Pastor Matthew Galloway officiating.
Mr. Evander Hayes “Van” Willoughby, age 92, passed away Friday evening, October 2, 2026, at the NC State Veterans Home in Kinston. A native of Robeson County, he was born February 5, 1934, the son of Clegg Hall Willoughby and Lydia Pittman Willoughby.
Keith Edward Manning, 70, was graciously received into the arms of his Savior in the early morning hours of Wednesday, September 30, 2026. A memorial service to honor Keith’s life will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at White Oak Grove Original Free Will Baptist Church with Pastor Bob Smith officiating.
Murphy Frank McGirt, Jr, 89, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on September 22, 2026.
James Alan "Jimmy" Smith, Jr., of Kinston, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 27, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. A visitation will be held Friday, October 2nd, 9 AM, followed by the funeral service, 10:00 AM, at First Baptist Church in Kinston, North Carolina. A graveside service will follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park.
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