The 2025 BBQ Fest on the Neuse is closing the season with more than just memories of whole hog barbecue and packed downtown streets. This year, the festival returned nearly $40,000 to local organizations and initiatives.
Public notice: LCPS: REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) Furniture Procurement – Frink Middle School
Lenoir County Public Schools is soliciting qualifications from qualified vendors to provide furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) for the new E. B. Frink Middle School currently under construction at 405 N. Charles Street, LaGrange, NC 28551. The district seeks firms with proven experience in furnishing educational facilities with durable, ergonomic, and flexible furniture solutions appropriate for middle school students and staff.
Kinston police report multiple arrests in drug and property crimes
Kinston police made three arrests on Sept. 1 in separate cases involving drugs, firearms, and a residential break-in. Officers say the operations reflect ongoing efforts to keep illegal activity off city streets.
Neuse Regional Libraries Launches Adult Poetry Contest; Entries Due Sept. 8
Are you a poet living in Lenoir, Jones, or Greene County? Help Neuse Regional Libraries celebrate Eastern North Carolina's creativity by submitting an original and previously unpublished work. The contest is open to ages 18 and up with a maximum of 300 words; please limit one entry per participant.
Back in the Day: Early Beginnings: Conclusion
Digitally archived land records have recently come to light that unequivocally confirm that the settlement of the Bucklesberry area began in the early 1700s. A total of 131 deeds and surveys dated 1729 to 1759 prove Bucklesberry was opened for colonization fully a century before the traditionally held year of 1825.
Flexibility That Fuels Success: Selena Knight Turns LCC’s Online Accounting Program into an IRS Career
Selena Knight’s journey to becoming an Internal Revenue Agent with the IRS didn’t follow the traditional path—but that’s exactly what makes it so inspiring.
Public notice: LCPS: REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) Furniture Procurement – Frink Middle School
Lenoir County Public Schools is soliciting qualifications from qualified vendors to provide furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) for the new E. B. Frink Middle School currently under construction at 405 N. Charles Street, LaGrange, NC 28551. The district seeks firms with proven experience in furnishing educational facilities with durable, ergonomic, and flexible furniture solutions appropriate for middle school students and staff.
Mike Parker: ‘Bee’ smart as the new school year begins
You may recognize this information from the beginning of last school year. For the past several years, I have shared tips for succeeding in school I learned from 37-plus years as a classroom teacher. I am going to share my “Bees” of success.
Community gathers in Kinston to honor lives lost on Overdose Awareness Day
Dozens gathered outside Gordon Street Christian Church this week to mark International Overdose Awareness Day, honoring loved ones lost and calling for compassion and action in the fight against substance use disorder.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Public notice: LCPS: REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) Furniture Procurement – Frink Middle School
Lenoir County Public Schools is soliciting qualifications from qualified vendors to provide furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) for the new E. B. Frink Middle School currently under construction at 405 N. Charles Street, LaGrange, NC 28551. The district seeks firms with proven experience in furnishing educational facilities with durable, ergonomic, and flexible furniture solutions appropriate for middle school students and staff.
Lenoir County expands use of HyperReach emergency alert system
Lenoir County Emergency Services is urging residents to sign up for HyperReach, a new emergency notification system designed to quickly inform the public during critical situations.
Edwards Dentures and Implants opens new Wilmington clinic
Edwards Dentures and Implants, a trusted name in dental care across North Carolina, is thrilled to announce the opening of its new Wilmington, NC, denture clinic on September 2, 2025. Located centrally at 4230 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28403, this completely renovated facility joins the established Kinston clinic to serve residents from Southport to Jacksonville with free consultations, same-day dentures, and Medicaid options.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Public notice: LCPS: REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) Furniture Procurement – Frink Middle School
Lenoir County Public Schools is soliciting qualifications from qualified vendors to provide furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) for the new E. B. Frink Middle School currently under construction at 405 N. Charles Street, LaGrange, NC 28551. The district seeks firms with proven experience in furnishing educational facilities with durable, ergonomic, and flexible furniture solutions appropriate for middle school students and staff.
Lenoir County Farmer's Market update for August 30, 2025
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.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Crispy Ripe Fresh Pears
Fall is the time to welcome juicy, sweet pears to your farm markets, and turn this healthy fruit in hot crisps, flakey pies, and hearty salads. Generally, pears are in season in Eastern North Carolina from about August to October. If you have a pear tree in your yard or on your farm, cherish it. The weight of the fruit combined with the strong winds brought in by hurricanes and other storms, can really do some damage pear trees, especially aging ones.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Obituary: Don Griffin Phillips
Don Griffin Phillips, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 79 on August 28th, 2025 at his home in Trenton, NC. A memorial service celebrating Don’s life will be held on September 2nd, 2025 at 6pm, at Edwards Funeral Home located on 702 Queen Street in Kinston, NC. Visitation with the family will begin at 5pm prior to the memorial service. A private burial will be held at a later date.
Kinston Police Department: Communicating Threats Investigation – Arrest Made
On July 3, 2025, the Kinston Police Department was alerted to threatening comments posted on social media that were discovered during a review of publicly available information.