In celebration of Black History month, the Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library is proud to present a performance by the talented and accomplished jazz pianist Le’Andra McPhatter this Thursday, February 19 at 6:30 p.m.
Is solving our community relations problems an important goal? What do problems with race relations and our city-county rift mean in our everyday world? The answer to the first question is “yes.” The answer to the second question, in a word, is “much.”
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.
The earliest known reference to Hickory Grove Church of Bucklesberry is a church letter submitted to the Bethel Free Will Baptist (F.W.B.) Conference in 1841. Historically significant, this letter confirms Hickory Grove was organized as a church congregation by that year. Although associated today with the Methodist denomination, the 1841 church letter also provides undeniable proof that Hickory Grove has not always been a Methodist work. Without question, the church's origin is indisputably F.W.B.
As a member of Emergency Services with Lenoir County Government, you can make a difference! The Emergency Medical Services Division is seeking candidates for an EMT Community Paramedic. T
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.
Inside classrooms, gyms and media centers across Lenoir County Public Schools, science is not just a subject. It is a hands-on journey fueled by curiosity, experimentation and discovery.
The winter season is also the season for fresh Napa cabbage. Napa cabbage grows best when the days are short and mild, it is an oblong shaped head that consists of tightly arranged crinkly, thick, light-green leaves with prominent white veins. The innermost layer leaves feature light yellow color.
After what felt like a record-breaking battle of words, Lenoir County Public Schools crowned its 2026 District Spelling Bee champion Tuesday night!
Ruth Gauldin Grady Fleming, 87, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, while receiving care at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Ruth was born on January 8, 1939, in Lenoir County to the late Robert Clarence Gauldin and Lula Marie Neal Gauldin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Lester Ray Grady Sr., in 1970; her second husband, William Glenn Fleming, in 1995; and her brother, Larry Gauldin.
Valentine's Day is one of my favorite holidays. It falls smack dab in the middle of our shortest month of all twelve months. On February 14th, people across the land will be saying "I love you." It applies to married couples, dating singles, family members, and friends. Literally, love is in the air.
Maysville, NC — The Maysville Fire and EMS has received an improved fire protection rating following a routine inspection conducted by the North Carolina Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) as part of the North Carolina Response Rating System (NCRRS).
Early voting for the March 2026 primary is scheduled to begin Thursday, Feb. 12, and run through 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, with Election Day set for Tuesday, March 3.
On Monday, February 9, 2026, the North Carolina Highway Patrol responded to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of US 258 North and Paul’s Path Road involving property damage.
On February 10, 2026, at approximately 12:44 p.m., Kinston Police Department VCAT detectives observed 23-year-old Brafranco Bryant operating a vehicle on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Detectives were aware that Bryant did not possess a valid North Carolina driver license.
Mrs. Lillian Vause Wilcox recently celebrated her 100th birthday, marking a century of life spent almost entirely in southern Lenoir County.
I am writing to share our sincere gratitude following a recent fundraiser held in support of our local Friends of the Homeless Shelter. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we significantly exceeded our fundraising goal with this event. The funds will go directly toward providing critical services and support for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
On February 11, 2026, at approximately 1:47 a.m., KPD’s C-Squad officers conducted a traffic stop at East Gordon Street and Vance Street for motor vehicle violations.
On February 10, 2026, KPD’s A-Squad officers were dispatched to the area of Orion Street and King Street to assist the Kinston Department of Fire and Rescue. Fire personnel were investigating a reported gas odor and requested assistance due to a belligerent individual on scene.
On February 10, 2026, at approximately 11:59 p.m., KPD’s C-Squad officers were dispatched to the intersection of North Queen Street and Park Avenue in reference to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash.
On February 10, 2026, KPD’s A-Squad officers received information regarding a vehicle reported stolen out of Virginia.
On February 10, 2026, KPD’s A-Squad officers responded to 1344 Highway 258 South in reference to a larceny from a motor vehicle. The caller provided a description of the suspect, including clothing information.
The Lenoir County Board of Education approved a calendar adjustment at last night’s meeting to provide additional flexibility later in the school year should inclement weather occur.
Cody Baggett never expected an agriculture classroom to help shape his path toward medicine or two of North Carolina’s most prestigious scholarship opportunities. Now, the South Lenoir High School senior and FFA president is a finalist for both the Morehead-Cain Scholarship at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the Goodnight Scholarship at North Carolina State University, honors that recognize students for academic excellence, leadership and service.
Black History Month is important because it recognizes, preserves, and honors the contributions of Black people that have often been ignored, minimized, or erased from mainstream history. Join G.I. Joe’s Living History Museum in celebrating Black History Month February 15th, at 2:30pm.
Neuse News and Magic Mile Media are accepting applications for their paid summer internship program, offering a limited number of opportunities for high school and college students and a once in a lifetime experience.
In August, 2025, Kenji Jerkins, 31, and Tyquil Yates, 31, were arrested by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office as a result of a narcotic investigation into the distribution of methamphetamine throughout Lenoir County. During their arrest, a large quantity of methamphetamine was located.
The North Carolina Global TransPark Economic Development Region is pleased to announce the hiring of Gracie Herring as its new Marketing and Communications Manager.
A tense exchange between Felicia Solomon, Chris Suggs, and Don Hardy defined the final Kinston City Council meeting before the swearing-in of Kareem Moore, Les Lipford and Sammy Aiken, following the certification of the municipal election results.
flyExclusive has confirmed that it plans to relocate fewer than 100 employees from Kinston to Raleigh over the next six months.
The Lenoir County Board of Commissioners on Jan. 5 approved a budget ordinance amendment related to the settlement of a lawsuit stemming from the renovation of the county administration building, with county officials repeatedly emphasizing that taxpayer dollars were not used.
