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The day before Halloween at Northwest Elementary School, the reading lesson for Leah Jones’ kindergarten class centered on “Pumpkin Jack,” a story about children who carved a jack-o-lantern, set it outside to melt into the ground and, when the time came, saw its leftover seeds grow into vines, flowers and little Pumpkin Jacks.
Kinston residents no longer have to travel far for authentic Mediterranean food. Shawarma House has opened its doors, offering fresh, high-quality dishes made with care and tradition.
UPDATE:
The Lenoir County Board of Elections will hold a Preliminary Consideration Meeting Wednesday, November 12th at 5:30pm for the Election Protest filed against Les Lipford.
Sean Keenan has withdrawn his protest challenging the candidacy of Quarla Blackwell and has filed a new protest contesting the election of Kinston City Council elect Les Lipford.
When I took office in December 2022, Lenoir County was facing real challenges: rising gun violence, growing drug activity, and neighborhoods worn down by years of unchecked criminal hotspots. I didn’t walk into this job with slogans, I walked in with a 30-year law enforcement career, a plan, and a promise to the people of this county, we will take our communities back.
NCRMA is proud to recognize the 2025 Award Winners, presented on Tuesday, November 4, at the Kimpton Cardinal Hotel in downtown Winston-Salem.
The Lenoir County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing Monday, Nov. 17, at 4 p.m. to consider granting an economic development incentive to a company identified as Project Rehab.
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
The Sound of Music welcomes a devoted Nun Ensemble whose blend of wit, warmth, and quiet strength anchors the story. Their voices and presence turn a beloved favorite into a feel-good journey—uplifting when it should be, moving when it matters, and full of life throughout. Bring the people you love and share the joy together.
Lenoir County Public Schools educators have once again proven that innovation thrives in their classrooms, and this year their bright ideas are shining brighter than ever.
The following is a list of people who have passed away in Lenoir County:
The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
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.
We’ve taken several recent reports of scammers calling seniors claiming they’ve won money or a new car from “Publisher’s Clearing House.” The catch? They ask you to send money or gift cards to “claim” the prize.
The Lenoir County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing Monday, Nov. 17, at 4 p.m. to consider awarding an economic development incentive to a company identified as Project Ready Pad.
The Lenoir County Public Schools Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting on Monday, November 3, at its Vernon Avenue headquarters in Kinston. During a comprehensive session that included recognition of outstanding educators, administrative planning, and project updates, the board took time to acknowledge remarkable achievements and continued progress across the district.
October 18th is a special day for my family. It is the date that my father William Lee Dove was born in 1920. Had he lived, he would be celebrating his 105th birthday with cake and ice cream. Oh, there would be a full feast of a meal. But all that would matter to him is the dessert. So, we all eat ice cream in his memory every year.
TRENTON — The Jones County Board of Commissioners met Monday night for its regular session, covering a full agenda that included presentations on regional development, veterans services, and ongoing public health initiatives.
Students at Greene Early College have spent the first nine weeks of the 2025-2026 school year serving the community, building relationships, and working hard toward academic excellence. Students kicked off the year with a school-wide Community Service Day, where they volunteered at a variety of locations throughout Greene County.
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