Julius Daniel “Bud” Harris, 85, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, October 11, 2025. A service of love and remembrance will be held at Rouse Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 with Pastors Josh Howell and Virgil Whaley officiating. Committal will follow at Snow Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Rouse Funeral Home.

Lenoir Maintenance has scheduled a pipe/crossline Replacement on Hillcrest Rd on Tuesday Oct 14th 2025 at 8:00 AM.

E. B. Frink Middle School is seeking an all-inclusive classroom camera system that provides comprehensive coverage, ease of use, and integration with existing district systems. The selected vendor will provide all necessary components, installation, and support services as outlined below.

After years of building her reputation as a nail technician, Alexis Carter turned a dream into reality by purchasing and revitalizing Salon 408 & Co in the heart of downtown Kinston.

Saturday, October 18, will be an event-packed day. When Mother Earth Brewing established the Ironclad Races Half-Marathon in 2015, representatives of Mother Earth Brewing and the CSS Neuse Foundation decided to collaborate to make the day special. The Neuse Foundation would host “Breakfast on the Boat” while runners were beginning the 13.1-mile half-marathon run.

When Dr. Rodney McNeill stepped into his role as Superintendent of Greene County Schools this summer, he brought with him not only nearly two decades of educational experience but also a deep personal connection.

The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:

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!

Oct. 9, 2025 – The Lenoir County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the North Carolina Community Foundation, recognized its 2025 grant recipients at the October 2 meeting of the Kinston Rotary Club. 

As the federal government shutdown stretches into its second week, NCDHHS is actively working with local, state and federal partners to understand and navigate the evolving impacts on essential services.

Lenoir County Emergency Services is getting ready to hit the airwaves with a new community podcast designed to educate residents about what happens behind the scenes when emergencies strike.

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, 2025 to reserve your seat at 252-527-9160 ext. 256 or email asanders@khanc.org.

The Lenoir County Farmers Market, located at 100 N. Herritage Street, will be open Tuesday and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Do you have a million-dollar idea that you want to turn into the next big startup? Or would you like to set up a small side business that turns your hobbies and passions into profit? If you would like to learn more about what it takes to start a small business, or you’re a current entrepreneur looking for ways to be more successful or learn more about your market, Neuse Regional Libraries has a great opportunity for you!

The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:

In case you missed it, on Wednesday night October 1st, of the Lenoir County Fair Kelly Tyndall, Family and Consumer Science Agent for the Lenoir County Center of NC Cooperative Extension conducted the Casserole Cook-off.  

Today, 41-year-old Wilbert Baldwin was served by Greene County Sheriff’s Deputies with a murder warrant for the death of another inmate, Ernest Nichols, on Sunday, 10/05/2025. Baldwin was previously convicted of Second Degree Murder in 2010 in Richmond County. He is serving a sentence in the Greene Correctional Institution located in Maury, NC.

When the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and the State Board of Education added to the roster of STEM Schools of Distinction with a high-profile announcement last month, no school district in the state added more names to that list than Lenoir County Public Schools.

On 10/09/2025 around 3:10 am Greene County Deputies responded to Deer Pointe Dr off of Hwy 903 South in reference to a call of a possible vehicle B&E.

The Lenoir County Board of Education met Monday, Oct. 6, recognizing several outstanding educators and reviewing key instructional and financial updates across the district.

Lenoir County Public Schools is proud to announce that Terry Wooten, principal of Rochelle Middle School, has been named the district’s 2025–2026 Principal of the Year.

There are a number of websites on the internet which outline the various stages of grief people normally go through when someone passes away.  They vary from denial to acceptance.  The Cleveland Clinic says "Grief is never easy.

As purple lights shine along Queen Street this October, Lenoir County commissioners and local advocates are calling attention to domestic violence — and to the growing demand for help amid shrinking funding.

Sylvia Carr Grady Wetherington, 79, was called to her home in Heaven on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. A service to remember Sylvia’s life will be held by the graveside at Fairview Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 10, 2025. The family will receive friends following the service.

On October 7, 2025, deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office “D” Shift responded to a residence in the 5000 block of Davis Hardy Road in Seven Springs, NC, to conduct a warrant check and follow up on a report involving three possibly stolen dogs.

The death of a person in custody at Greene Correctional Institution is being investigated as a homicide.

Notice is hereby given that the Town of La Grange has received an offer to purchase the following property:

Property: Town-owned real property located at 313 S. Caswell Street, La Grange, NC, identified as Parcel #15109. The property is approximately 0.74 acres and is currently zoned R-18 Residential.

The Kinston City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, approving a slate of public items ranging from a citywide electric rate reduction to a development agreement for Caswell Mill Park and a special-use permit for a downtown tattoo parlor.

RALEIGH – The N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program (NCGHSP) is urging drivers to follow the speed limit, as part of a statewide enforcement campaign, “Operation Crash Reduction”.

Lenoir County commissioners on Monday approved a contract for outside financial consulting, welcomed a new EMS operations manager, and heard plans for a county podcast aimed at demystifying emergency services.