Wilbur King remembers peeling potatoes on Saturday mornings when he was 12 years old. Ken Meeks remembers visiting King’s Restaurant as a child and riding the pig inside when he was 11.
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Op-Ed: Sean P. Keenan: Iran, the Price of Gas and the Price of Peace
Since 1979, American Presidents have been declaring publicly that the government of Iran is a threat to American and Western security. The theocratic regime of Iran has sponsored and funded countless terrorist attacks and taken dozens of American hostages.
Kinston Author Chris Noble Introduces DEFINE YOU: Beyond Survival
Author and Identity Strategist Chris Noble announces the October 20 release of DEFINE YOU: Beyond Survival, a book presented as a four-course experience rather than a conventional self-help guide.
Early voting begins Oct. 15 in Jones County
Jones County voters can cast ballots early beginning Thursday, Oct. 15, ahead of the Nov. 3 general election. The ballot includes races for sheriff, county commissioners, school board, state legislature and Congress, along with constitutional amendments and mixed beverage referendums.
Lenoir County offers three early voting sites for November election
Early voting for the Nov. 3 general election begins Thursday, Oct. 15, in Lenoir County, with three locations available to voters.
Greene County early voting begins Oct. 15 at farmers market
Greene County voters can cast early ballots for the Nov. 3 general election at the Elaney Wood Heritage Farmers Market beginning Thursday, Oct. 15.
Lenoir County woman charged after driving with boyfriend on hood
On October 10, 2026, deputies from the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Highway 258 North near Banks School Road following reports of a rolling domestic incident involving a male subject clinging to the hood of a moving vehicle.
Help Wanted: Accounting Assistant
The Accounting Assistant is responsible for daily monitoring, maintenance and collection of student accounts. The Accounting Assistant is also responsible for monthly, quarterly and annual financial and statistical reports.
Lenoir County births
The following birth certificates were issued in Lenoir County:
Greg Murphy brings a physician’s perspective to Congress
For U.S. Rep. Greg Murphy, continuing to see patients is part of how he approaches his work in Washington.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Help Wanted: Accounting Assistant
The Accounting Assistant is responsible for daily monitoring, maintenance and collection of student accounts. The Accounting Assistant is also responsible for monthly, quarterly and annual financial and statistical reports.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Harper’s Helpers seeks donations after collecting more than 500 items in 2025
Harper Ham is asking the community to help bring comfort to children at Duke Children’s Hospital through her annual Harper’s Helpers donation drive.
Lenoir County Farmer's Market update October 10, 2026
Join us Saturday, October 10, for TJ Designs, B&B Eggs, TC Smith, Julie Babbin, Robin’s Nest, Holy Granola, and Christi Luv Creations. Pick up eggs, banana nut bread, pimento cheese, granola, coffee cakes, and handmade finds. Stay for the Poster Party from 10 a.m. to noon!
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Literacy advocates seeking public support In creating Neuse Regional Reading Council
Public school educators and librarians from three counties have banded together to create a new organization to promote literacy in the region and they are asking the community to join in the effort by attending organizational meetings next week.
UNC Health Lenoir to Host “The Art of Healing: Celebrating Women’s Health & Wellness”
UNC Health Lenoir, in partnership with the Community Council for the Arts, will host “The Art of Healing: Celebrating Women’s Health & Wellness” on Tuesday, October 20, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Arts Center, 400 N. Queen Street, Kinston.
NWS: Heavy Rain, Coastal and Marine impacts possible across Eastern NC this weekend into Monday
Potential for heavy rain, coastal and marine impacts to parts of ENC and the nearby marine areas this weekend and into Monday.