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Sandy Landis: A Legacy of Art and Community in Kinston
Sandy Landis has been a transformative figure in Kinston, North Carolina’s cultural landscape, serving as the Executive Director of the Community Council for the Arts (CCA) for 27 years. Her tenure has been defined by a deep commitment to integrating the arts into everyday life, strengthening education, and fostering economic revitalization through culture.
Western Carolina University Fall 2025 Chancellor's List
Western Carolina University congratulates more than 2,900 students named to the Chancellor's List for Spring 2025. To qualify for this honor, students must achieve a GPA of 3.8 or higher. Students named to the Chancellor's list are also named to the Dean's List.
Recovery requires community
Over the years of working in recovery courts and with folks in recovery, I have learned that everybody’s recovery is different. Some are able to be substance free quickly, some it may take months. Being able to sustain abstinence long term is even more challenging.
Snow Hill Commissioners vote to disband police department
SNOW HILL — The Town of Snow Hill has officially voted to disband its municipal police department, choosing instead to contract with the Greene County Sheriff’s Office for law enforcement services. In a special meeting held Monday at 5 p.m., the Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 against a motion to keep the local department intact. Commissioners Daniels, Washington, and Shackleford voted in favor of dissolving the police department, while Commissioners Andrews and Wilkes opposed the measure.
Lenoir County Well-Represented as NCHSAA Releases 2025 State Championship Baseball and Softball Schedules
For the first time in history, two Lenoir County teams are headed to their respective NCHSAA State Championship Series at the same time—and the stage is officially set. The North Carolina High School Athletic Association announced that the 2025 Baseball State Championships will be held at Burlington Athletic Park and the Softball Championships will take place at UNCG Softball Stadium in Greensboro.
Michael Clements named to Western Carolina University's Spring 2025 Dean's List
CULLOWHEE, NC (05/27/2025)-- Congratulations to Michael Clements, of Kinston, NC for being named to the Western Carolina University Spring 2025 Dean's List.
Extension Master Gardener Volunteer of Lenoir County presented with the NC Governor’s Volunteer Award
During the Lenoir County Commissioners Meeting in April, Marsha Lovick was presented with the 2025 NC Governor's Volunteer Service Award by her nominator, Paige Petticrew, consumer horticulture agent in Lenoir County, and Linda Rouse Sutton, Lenoir County Commissioner Chairman.
Son arrested for shooting father in foot
A son was arrested early Monday morning by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office after he allegedly shot his father in the foot.
May 31st STEAM Day for Youth in Kinston
A local eastern North Carolina nonprofit organization will provide youth with an opportunity to participate in hands on activities in science, technology, engineering, arts and math.
In his eighth year in the classroom, Frink social studies teacher collects fifth statewide award
In his eight years as a social studies teacher at EB Frink Middle School – his entire career in education – Chadwick Stokes has won five statewide awards for excellence in teaching. With the most recent, the North Carolina Council for the Social Studies honored Stokes as the state’s Middle School Social Studies Teacher of the Year for 2025.
Lenoir County restaurant inspections
The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
Lions Industries sees growth surge, faces hiring hurdles for visually impaired workforce
Lions Industries for the Blind has seen significant growth over the past year, with new projects, expanded shifts, and rising sales placing the Kinston-based nonprofit in one of the most productive periods in its history. But with that success has come a pressing need: more employees who are blind or visually impaired.
Emma Webb Park nears completion as community transformation takes shape
After nearly two years of planning, construction, and collaboration, Emma Webb Park in Kinston is approaching the finish line on a transformative renovation, with a public grand opening anticipated around July 4.
Aspiring artist embraces color, creativity at downtown Kinston studio
At Art 105, a vibrant creative space located on West Blount Street, artist Cory Jones is building a world of color, characters, and childhood nostalgia — one acrylic painting at a time.
Snow Hill Board of Commissioners Special Called Meeting: Budget Workshop for 2025-2026
On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., the Snow Hill Board of Commissioners convened a special called meeting at G. Melvin Oliver Town Hall, located at 908 SE Second Street.
Lenoir County Farmer's Market update for May 24, 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: Spring suppers Mediterranean style
The Mediterranean Diet has proven to be the healthiest way to retain lifetime longevity and good health! Food Choices very from region to region in the Mediterranean Area but are all focused on primarily a plant based diet, with as much as 95 percent of daily food intake coming from vegetables, fruits, grains, and legumes.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Disturbance at Pink Hill Elementary Leads to Four Arrests
A disturbance at Pink Hill Elementary School this afternoon led to a temporary lockdown at the school and the arrests of three adults and charges against a juvenile by the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office.