LA GRANGE — The fourth annual Jingle Mingle will return to downtown La Grange on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 5:30 p.m. in the town park, according to an announcement from the Engage L.A. Facebook page.
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LCC student awarded Gail B. Reynolds Scholarship
Lenoir Community College practical nursing student Kadaisia Canady of Dover was recently awarded the Gail B. Reynolds Scholarship
Pink Hill Christmas parade to be livestreamed for 65th year
PINK HILL, N.C. – The Town of Pink Hill will celebrate its 65th Annual Christmas Parade on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, at 2 p.m., with this year’s festivities also being livestreamed by Magic Mile Media.
Jones County Commissioners keep leadership, celebrate youth cooks and senior program grants
Jones County commissioners opened their December organizational meeting by keeping their current leadership team in place, praising staff, and hearing from some of the county’s youngest chefs before moving through a long list of grants, facility projects and policy decisions.
Kinston City Council approves incentives for new industry, hires lobbying firm as residents press for action on crime, homelessness
The Kinston City Council approved incentives Tuesday night to bring a new industry and 20 jobs to the city, formalized support for the Highway 70 Welcome Center, and voted to hire a high-profile lobbying firm while residents urged leaders to take stronger action on crime, homelessness and government transparency.
UNC Health Lenoir elevates care through robotic innovation
UNC Health Lenoir is proud to announce the arrival of the state-of-the-art da Vinci 5 robotic surgical system, marking a significant milestone in the advancement of surgical care for Kinston, Lenoir County, and the surrounding region.
Kinston Christmas parade to light up downtown with evening celebration
The annual Kinston Christmas Parade will return on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, with an evening lineup scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m. The parade will be livestreamed by Magic Mile Media, with BJ Murphy and Aleatha Thrower hosting from the newly lit Paramount Theater.
Pink Hill sets Dec. 6 for Christmas on the Hill festival
PINK HILL — The Pink Hill Festival Committee will host Christmas on the Hill on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 3 to 7 p.m. in downtown Pink Hill, featuring seasonal attractions, live entertainment and family activities.
Coastal low, heavy rain expected tomorrow
Heavy rainfall is expected to accompany this system, especially for immediate coastal locales where some embedded thunderstorms are possible. Up to 2" with locally higher amounts are forecast here, with 1-2" elsewhere.
From the Desk of Senator Brent Jackson, November 26, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to read my newsletter and staying connected with the latest news from District Nine and our efforts in the General Assembly.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Chris Humphrey: November Legislative Update
I hope this message finds you and your family doing well. It’s been a full month here in Raleigh and throughout Lenoir, Greene, and Jones counties — and I’m grateful for every opportunity to stay connected with folks across our district. From honoring our veterans to celebrating new investments in public safety, jobs, and education, there’s a lot of good happening in Eastern North Carolina.
Greene County Community Foundation awards nearly $18,000 in grants
The Greene County Community Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded $17,840 in grants to 13 organizations supporting the local community.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Recipes from Super Saturday at the Lenoir County Farmers Market
It was a great day at the Lenoir County Farmers Market in downtown Kinston on November 22. The market hosted numerous extra vendors and special guests the Howard Sisters, Vivian Howard and Leraine Howard Tolston went Nuts! Each Chef shared a favorite recipe using nuts.
Rep. Chris Humphrey announces re-election campaign for NC House District 12
Kinston, N.C. – Today, Representative Chris Humphrey announced his campaign for re-election to the North Carolina House of Representatives, seeking a fifth term serving the people of House District 12, which includes Lenoir, Greene, and Jones counties. Representative Humphrey, a lifelong resident of Eastern North Carolina, reaffirmed his commitment to the region:
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
UNC Health Lenoir names Rachel Garris 2024 President’s Service Excellence Award of the Year Winner
UNC Health Lenoir is pleased to announce that Rachel Garris has been named the 2024 President’s Service Excellence Award (PSEA) of the year winner. Awarded annually, the PSEA of the year is presented to an employee selected by their peers who exemplifies superior performance, strong leadership, effective communication, and service excellence.
Evelyn Dove Coleman: The Sadie Hawkins Dance Concept
Years ago, I wrote a book as a project of PathChoice Ministry called "Let Him Find You." I used a platform called CreateSpace to write the book and design the cover. The cover is a scene of one of my favorite places to visit with visible ocean waves. After I wrote this book, Amazon acquired CreateSpace.
Deep Run Christmas Parade set for Nov. 29
DEEP RUN – Deep Run is getting ready to “put it all together” for the holidays with its annual Christmas parade on Saturday, Nov. 29, at 5 p.m.
Magic Mile Media and Neuse News staff share what they are thankful for this holiday season
As Thanksgiving arrives and the Christmas season begins, the Magic Mile Media, Neuse News and partner teams reflected on gratitude in their own words. Their responses show the range of personalities behind the work, from heartfelt to humorous.