Michael Lee Bridwell, of Emerald Isle, North Carolina, passed away on March 11, 2026, at the age of 66. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, March 22 at 3:00 PM at Emerald Isle Baptist Church.

The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:

PINK HILL — The Pink Hill Festival Committee is preparing for a full Easter weekend with two community events scheduled for March 27 and March 28 in Pink Hill.

St. Patrick's Day is a holiday known for parades, shamrocks and all things Irish. From leprechauns to the color green, thousands of Irish Americans gather with their loved ones on St. Patrick's Day to share a "traditional" meal of corned beef and cabbage.  Some even celebrate with Shepherd’s pie.  

For Amanda Stroud, Rooted Willow Studio (RSS) is more than a new business. It is the realization of a dream shaped by family, grief, creativity and a deep belief in the power of art to bring people together.

The Lenoir County Board of Education opened its March 9 meeting with debate over board procedure before shifting into a lengthy celebration of student and staff achievements across Lenoir County Public Schools.

This week in 1947, Winston Churchill delivered his famous “Sinews of Peace” speech in Fulton, Missouri, warning of the “Iron Curtain” and highlighting the growing tensions that would define the early years of the Cold War.

Kinston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. to Present the 2026 Jabberwock Scholarship Pageant in Partnership with Delta Research Education Foundation.

For Halle Powell, dance has always been a big part of her life. In recent years, it has also become a way to bring joy and connection to others. 

Sealed proposals will be received by the KINSTON HOUSING AUTHORITY for the CAPITAL FUND PROJECT NC 004-50124 AND NC 004-50125 until 3:00 PM, THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 2026, and immediately thereafter publicly opened and read for the furnishing of labor, material and equipment entering into the HVAC Replacement project. Scope of work will consist of, but is not limited to, the following items:

The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Johnston County woman following an investigation into an identity theft case involving a Lenoir County resident.

Lenoir County Public Schools (LCPS) is inviting the community to attend its All County Art Show tonight as part of Arts in Our Schools Month.

John David Grady, III, PE, RLS, CSP passed away at his Walnut Creek home surrounded by his loving family on March 10, 2026. A service of love and remembrance will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at Garris Chapel Church with Pastor Gabe Mitchell officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service in the Family Life Center, beginning at 5:00 p.m. Committal will be held at the Grady Family Cemetery in Albertson at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 13, 2026.

The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a 46-year-old Lenoir County man following a joint narcotics investigation into the distribution of illegal controlled substances.

James Robert “Rabbit” Fulghum, 87, of Snow Hill, NC, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, March 10, 2026, surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Saturday, March 14th, at the James R. Fulghum Athletic Complex Baseball Field with the Reverend Kelley Smart officiating. The family will greet friends following the service. The interment will be held privately at the Snow Hill Cemetery.