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The Sound of Music sweeps onto the Turner Stage with a story of courage, joy, and the healing power of song. Follow Maria, a free-spirited governess whose love of music transforms the von Trapp family as they discover hope and harmony in uncertain times. With beloved classics like “Do-Re-Mi,” “My Favorite Things,” and “Edelweiss,” this production invites audiences of all ages to rediscover a timeless favorite filled with heart, humor, and soaring melodies.
On Monday, October 6, 2025, at 10:00 AM, the Greene County Board of Commissioners met at the Greene County Operations Center for a session reflecting the community’s spirit in this rural North Carolina county. The meeting focused on youth development, infrastructure planning, and recognizing local leadership.
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Lenoir Maintenance has scheduled a pipe/crossline Replacement on Hillcrest Rd on Tuesday Oct 14th 2025 at 8:00 AM.
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.
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.
