Across North Carolina, and especially in small rural districts, teachers and school leaders are facing a level of uncertainty and strain that is becoming unsustainable.
BBQ Fest on the Neuse will return to downtown Kinston May 1-2, bringing barbecue, live music, vendors, carnival rides, family activities and the Hog Happenin’ BBQ Cook-off back to the city’s downtown district.
Lenoir County Public Schools welcomed local and state leaders Monday morning for its Legislative Breakfast, an event focused on district progress, priorities and continued support for students and staff.
Kinston will host its first Juneteenth parade this summer, with organizers inviting residents, churches, civic groups, businesses and community organizations to take part in the downtown celebration.
At G.I. Joel’s Living History Museum, Veterans, friends and families gather on Saturday morning March 28, 2026. The day before to observe National Vietnam War Veterans Day, March 29, 2026. G.I. Joe’ s had advertised Pizza with a Vietnam War Veteran, “It is a day specifically set aside to pay tribute to the more than 2.7 million Americans who served in this war, along with 9 million who served on active duty during that era.
Former Gov. Roy Cooper brought his U.S. Senate campaign to Kinston on April 23, telling supporters at the Kinston Community Center that rising household costs are driving his bid for federal office.
A Bright Ideas Grant is helping transform required curriculum into an engaging, hands-on learning experience for students at Banks Elementary.
This week, I return to Raleigh to begin the legislative short session. For those unfamiliar, the short session is a period where lawmakers convene to shore up laws, bills, and spending priorities carried over from the long session. Historically, it’s a time for relatively routine work — fixing a grammatical error here, moving a comma there. This short session is a bit different.
Drivers on Vernon Avenue in Kinston should expect lane closures and a changed traffic pattern today as the N.C. Department of Transportation installs a concrete median island near Hull Road and Pecan Lane.
LCPS’ Nadine Gordon Nominated for NCCAT 2027 Burroughs Wellcome Fund NC Career & Technical Education (CTE) Teacher of the Year
Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) is marking a new era of aircraft sustainment with the delivery of its first flight-certified metal additive manufactured parts to the fleet, significantly improving aircraft downtime and flight line readiness.
Hickory Grove was established by 1841 as a Free Will Baptist (F.W.B.) church. After separation from the F.W.B. in 1864, it began leaning Methodist. Supply preachers from the Methodist Episcopal Church, South (M.E.C.S.) Conference filled their pulpit during the mid to late-1860s. Prior to becoming a permanent Methodist work, the 1870s brought about a denominational interlude with the Baptists that lasted a dozen years.
A proposed residential subdivision near Banks Elementary School would bring 76 single-family lots to a 46.83-acre tract in the Falling Creek area, according to a preliminary plat provided by Lenoir County staff.
Since April 27, 2026, KPD detectives have conducted an extensive investigation that included reviewing surveillance footage, executing forensic search warrants, and interviewing multiple witnesses. Through this work, investigators identified 18-year-old Carmello Tavion Banks of Greenville, North Carolina, as the suspect in the murder of Charles Wade Jr.
On Monday, April 27, 2026, deputies with B-Shift of the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office responded to complaints of suspected drug activity in the residential area of JC’s Village Road in La Grange.
Across North Carolina, and especially in small rural districts, teachers and school leaders are facing a level of uncertainty and strain that is becoming unsustainable.
On April 29, 2026, at approximately 1:32 p.m., the Kinston Police Department’s VCAT Unit concluded an investigation into the possession and sale of fentanyl involving 33-year-old Dashawn Dail.
BBQ Fest on the Neuse will return to downtown Kinston May 1-2, bringing barbecue, live music, vendors, carnival rides, family activities and the Hog Happenin’ BBQ Cook-off back to the city’s downtown district.
A new attraction is set to roll into Kinston BBQ Fest this weekend as smART Kinston Foundation’s The Line Action Sports Park hosts multiple BMX stunt shows during the annual event, bringing professional-level riders and a new action sports showcase to downtown Kinston.
Robert Lee “Bob” Cato, 82, passed away on April 22, 2026, at his home. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, May 3, 2026, 2:00 PM, at Westminster United Methodist Church in Kinston, North Carolina. A visitation and reception will immediately follow in the fellowship hall.
Lenoir County Public Schools welcomed local and state leaders Monday morning for its Legislative Breakfast, an event focused on district progress, priorities and continued support for students and staff.
The new family moved in next door; they are from a different country; I wonder what decorations they’ll put outside. The new guy joined our team at work; he transferred from up north; he doesn’t even know what collards are! Our family reunion is next week; can “MAGA Mary” and “Obama Oliver” get along this year; I’m sick of fireworks.
On April 10, 2026, deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 2600 block of Pauls Path Road in Kinston in reference to the reported larceny of a boat and trailer.
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 2026 Lenoir County Public Schools Teacher of the Year Banquet was not just a celebration of excellence. It was a night grounded in stories, relationships and the deeply personal reasons educators choose to do this work.
The Foundation Board is seeking an energetic experienced executive to lead the newly created Foundation. This 20-hour per week position requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
The Foundation Board is seeking an energetic experienced executive to lead the newly created Foundation. This 20-hour per week position requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
As a member of the Lenoir County Public Health Department, you can make an impact! The Health Department is seeking candidates for a Public Health Nurse Supervisor.
The Adjunct Industrial Systems Technology Instructor is responsible for teaching skills necessary to train Industrial Systems Technology students to work in industry. This individual will provide quality and industry standard instruction through the use of seated, online, and lab courses at the Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing Center.
The Adjunct Industrial Systems Technology Instructor is responsible for teaching skills necessary to train Industrial Systems Technology students to work in industry. This individual will provide quality and industry standard instruction through the use of seated, online, and lab courses at the Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing Center.
Robert Lee “Bob” Cato, 82, passed away on April 22, 2026, at his home. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, May 3, 2026, 2:00 PM, at Westminster United Methodist Church in Kinston, North Carolina. A visitation and reception will immediately follow in the fellowship hall.
Richard Glenn Penuel, 78, was welcomed into his Savior’s embrace on Monday, April 27, 2026. Glenn was born in Wayne County on October 20, 1947, to the late Edgar and Mildred Howell Penuel. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his four siblings.
Julia Biggs, 91, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026. A service of love and remembrance will be held by the graveside at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Fairview Cemetery with Pastor Gabe Mitchell officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.
Dunn-Carolyn Aycock Sullivan, 92, victoriously entered into the Church Triumphant on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. A service of love and remembrance will be held at New Hope Church of God at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2026 with Rev. David Brooks, Rev. Charlie Asby, and Rev. Gerald Johnson officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Committal will follow at Fairview Cemetery, La Grange.
Jo Ann Abbott-Dail, 86, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2026, at Crystal Coast Hospice House. She was born on December 4, 1939.
Kenneth “Ken” Eugene Davis, 78, passed away peacefully at Kitty Askins Hospice Center on Thursday, April 16, 2026. A memorial service to honor Ken’s life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at La Grange United Methodist Church with Rev. Linda Grider and Rev. Ken Helms officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.
Elijah Ray Heath, beloved son of Cannon Ray Heath and Meghan Quinn Elmore Heath, entered into the gracious love of his family on April 8, 2026. Though his love remains in their hearts, his presence departed all too quickly on April 14, 2026. The family will hold a private graveside service at Westview Cemetery.
Dr Bill D Bradley, Sr, 92, of Kinston, NC has now seen the one who died for him as his faith was made sight on Resurrection Sunday on April 5, 2026 at 5:02 am. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:00 pm at Grace Baptist Church, 309 NC-58, Kinston, NC 28504. Family visitation to follow. A private internment will be held at Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Goldsboro, NC on Friday, April 17, 2026 at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to be made to The Gideons International, PO Box 481, LaGrange, NC 28551.
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