Mother Earth Spirits, a local company from Kinston, North Carolina, has brought home several awards from the 2024 SIP Awards, showcasing their excellence in craft spirits.
Local VFW Post 2771 to honor veterans with flag tribute
The local VFW Post 2771 invites community members to help place flags on veteran graves in Lenoir County on May 18, 2025. Volunteers will meet at the Walk of Honor before dispersing to the graveyards. The VFW encourages as many people as possible to join this tribute.
Grand opening celebration of Lakes RV & Cabin Resort marks a milestone in Maysville’s tourism industry
The charming Town of Maysville is thrilled to announce the grand opening of Lakes RV & Cabin Resort, a premier destination nestled amidst the serene beauty of nature. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place on May 18, 2024, at 11:00 am, marking a significant milestone in the town’s tourism industry.
Service Club at ECI Donates $1,000 to LCC Scholarship Fund
The Service Club at Eastern Correctional Institution presented a $1,000 to the Lenoir Community College Foundation Scholarship Program.
Obituary: Alben Thomas Lokey, III
Alben Thomas Lokey, III, of Knoxville, TN, formerly from Kinston, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024. Funeral Services will be conducted Friday, May 17, at 3PM at Edwards Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Westview Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Covered trailer stolen from Lenoir County Cooperative Extension office
MISSING TRAILER!!! This covered trailer was stolen from the Lenoir County Cooperative Extension office over the weekend (May 10-11) if anyone has any information or has seen anything please call our office at 252-527-2191.
Kinston High’s Kyonna Kelly chosen for selective Greenhouse Scholarship
Kyonna Kelly relished being in the backcourt, leading the Kinston High School women’s team from her point guard position; but, otherwise, the graduating senior prefers the back row, out of the public eye. She’s had to step up her public relations game since being named a winner of the selective Greenhouse Scholarship.
Kinston man charged with attempted murder after shooting incident
A 68-year-old Kinston man is in custody after being charged with attempted first degree murder by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office.
Stolen vehicle crashes, one dead, driver faces murder charge
On May 15th, 2024, at approximately 1:30 p.m., Officers with the Kinston Police Department received a report of a stolen vehicle in the area of Old Snow Hill Rd. Officers began searching the area and located the car parked in the U.S. Mini Mart parking lot, 1404 Old Snow Hill Rd. Kinston, N.C.
Kristy Kelly: The complex role of churches in my life
As we observe Mental Health Awareness Month, I embark on a series of personal columns detailing my journey toward improved mental well-being.
Greene Early College LCC graduates
The following Greene Early College High School students graduated from Lenoir Community College on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at LCC:
Public Notice: LCPS RFQ - Heated Equipment Maintenance and Repair
Lenoir County Public Schools - Request for Quote - RFQ2024H- Heated Equipment Maintenance and Repair
Lenoir County Public School’s Child Nutrition Department’s current heated equipment maintenance and repair contract will expire on June 30, 2024. This Request for Quote is being released to allow eligible vendors an opportunity to submit a quote for our hot equipment and repair needs.
Public Notice: LCPS RFQ - Refrigerated Equipment Maintenance and Repair
Lenoir County Public Schools - Request for Quote - RFQ2024C- Refrigerated Equipment Maintenance and Repair
Lenoir County Public School’s Child Nutrition Department’s current refrigerated equipment maintenance and repair contract will expire on June 30, 2024. This Request for Quote is being released to allow eligible vendors an opportunity to submit a quote for our refrigerated equipment and repair needs.
Event: Kinston/Lenoir Co. Parks & Recreation-Summer Programs & Activities 2024
Registration Ongoing for Day Camps, Swimming Lessons, Swim Teams, Tennis Clinics, Summer Baseball & Volleyball, and KCC Specialty Camps!
Event: Run Baby Run- Run 4 Life
Register by May 21 and receive early bird discount and free race T-shirt.
Obituary: Beth Wray Harris Williams
Beth Wray Harris Williams, age 85, of Columbia, SC, passed away Saturday May 11, 2024. Her funeral service will be conducted Saturday May 18, at 2pm in the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel located at 702 North Queen Street, Kinston, NC. Rev. Doug Stokes of Gordon Street Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) will officiate. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will be private.
Weatherman wins Republican runoff for Lt. Governor, Boliek for State Auditor
Political strategist Hal Weatherman won the Republican runoff for North Carolina lieutenant governor, defeating Forsyth County District Attorney Jim O'Neill with 74% of the vote. Dave Boliek secured the primary win for State Auditor.
Public assistance needed for Walstonburg store break-in information
The Greene County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for assistance in any information related to a breaking and entering that occurred at Lewis Food Mart located in Walstonburg, around 11:50 pm on 05/13/2024.
NWS: Severe Thunderstorm Risk Wednesday
There will be a slight risk (Level 2 of 5) of isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms developing across portions of eastern North Carolina today.
UNC Health Lenoir welcomes new Chief Financial Officer
UNC Health Lenoir welcomes Mr. Bharadwaj “Brad” Mantha as the organization’s new Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective June 10, 2024. Mr. Mantha brings a decade of expertise from the healthcare finance sector highlighted by his recent role as Chief Financial Officer at Maryview Medical Center under Bon Secours Mercy Health.