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Majestic, dignified, splendid. These are words that described Mrs. Verna Mae Chapman of Grifton, North Carolina. When her daughter Jean Hill told me that her mother's health was frail, I began remembering her from decades ago. I met her daughters in the first grade at Savannah High School. Jean and Faye were to later become majorettes under Ms. Kathryn Jones. They were already well-poised for the job because of their mother.
The NC Global TransPark Economic Development Region is proud to announce the addition of Lauren Ellis as the new Greene and Lenoir County Existing Industry Director.
Winter Storm Watches remain in effect for all of eastern NC with the potential for significant accumulating snow.
Due to the inclement weather system heading our way, Mayor Moore has issued a new Declaration of a State of Emergency, which includes a curfew.
Winter Storm Watches have been issued for eastern NC with the potential for significant accumulating snow.
Lenoir Community College Performing Arts invites audiences to experience Songs for a New World, a one-weekend-only production that is both intimate and deeply affecting. Written by Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown, this contemporary song cycle features a series of vivid musical vignettes that capture the moments when everything can change—when a choice must be made and a new chapter begins.
While it remains too early for specific snow accumulations, the likelihood of at least moderate to major (significant snow accumulations) impacts continues to increase.
We continue to hone in on the potential winter storm this weekend. While it remains too early for specific snow accumulations, the likelihood of at least moderate impacts is growing.
The interim city manager for the City of Kinston resigned Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, according to city officials.
The Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce recognized five community leaders Tuesday night during its annual awards banquet, held Jan. 27 at the Kinston Country Club.
The Lenoir County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, Jan. 20, to honor the late Commissioner Roland Best Jr., appoint his replacement, and take action on several major county initiatives, including park development, investment strategy, and long-term capital projects.
On January 26, 2026, at approximately 9:51 a.m., Kinston Police Department A-Squad responded to the 600 block of Airport Road in reference to a motor vehicle collision.
Josie Phelps of La Grange was named to the Dean's List for the fall 2025 term at University of Maryland Global Campus. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earned a grade point average of at least 3.5 for the term, and maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.5 at UMGC.
While it is WAY too early for too many specifics, the trend continues to increase that we may see at least moderate impacts in our area.
On January 22, 2026, at approximately 8:09 a.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department’s A-Squad were requested to assist the Kinston Fire Department with a vehicle fire in the parking lot of Carver Courts.
Lenoir County Public Schools is proud to recognize students who made their schools’ Principal’s List and Honor Roll in the second nine weeks of classes this school year. Congratulations to everyone who has been named!
On February 6-8, the CSS Neuse Foundation will offer a special event for those interested in local history from 1861 through 1865. The CSS Neuse Foundation is responsible for the CSS Neuse II, a full-scale replica of the original CSS Ram Neuse. This ironclad gunboat was outfitted and stationed here in Kinston.
SNOW HILL — Greene County officials marked the opening of the county’s first inclusive public playground Tuesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Greene County Recreation Complex.
The following births were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
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