Meta Mae Williams Kennedy, 92, passed away on May 30, 2024, at UNC Lenoir Hospital in Kinston, North Carolina. A Celebration of Life will be conducted Monday, June 3, 2024, at 11AM in the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will be private.
Karen Jackson Skinner, 79, passed away at her home Friday, May 31, 2024. The Funeral Service will be conducted at 2pm Tuesday, June 4, at Faith Lutheran Church. Burial will follow in Pinelawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Monday, June 3, from 5- 7pm at Edwards Funeral Home.
For Dakota Tyndall, it was a good problem to have: colleges lined up to welcome her in the fall and her two favorites – the University of North Carolina and Campbell University – both solid choices for an aspiring pharmacist. How the South Lenoir High School senior sorted out those opportunities says something about the considerations top students have when they become the choosers.
School is almost out for summer and most of you at some point will be heading for the Crystal Coast. There’s no secret that hanging out at the beach just naturally makes you extra ready to snack! Be prepared with some healthier options and you will breeze through the summer and keep up your healthy habits!!
The Lenoir County Farmer’s Market is located at 100 North Heritage Street. The market is open on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm.
More than 600 seniors will reach the milestone that is high school graduation next week at commencement exercises scheduled at four LCPS schools.
Two positions available. Performs skilled tasks in the maintenance and repair of units and facilities including but not limited to carpentry, plumbing, electrical, wall preparation and painting. Must be able to work independently.
Must have an active North Carolina Unlimited Plumbing License. Performs skilled tasks in the maintenance, repair and installation of plumbing systems and the maintenance of units and facilities including but not limited to carpentry, electrical, wall preparation and painting. This position could be required to work emergency/on call if needed.
B-Mocha Coffee Shop, located at 2908 Vernon Avenue, has closed its doors unexpectedly, just two months after its grand opening in March 2024. The sudden closure has left both customers and employees in shock, as a "For Rent" sign now hangs on the building.
A Kinston man was arrested by Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office deputies Thursday afternoon on charges of identity theft and obtaining property by false pretense.
As the Atlantic hurricane season commences, NC Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey visited Kinston to underscore the importance of hurricane preparedness for the residents of eastern North Carolina. The event brought together local officials to discuss strategies for minimizing damage and ensuring public safety during the anticipated active hurricane season.
RALEIGH — While some economic metrics continue to offer good news to North Carolinians, others point in a different direction. U.S. agricultural exports, for example, fell by $17 billion last year and appear to be on track for another decline of about $8 billion or so this year.
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
This afternoon, a truck collided with the Mother Earth building at the corner of Herritage and North Street in Kinston. No injuries were reported.
It is with great sadness that we report that one of our beloved retired canines passed away today. Police Canine Odin served our community from 2015 to 2022 before retiring.
The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department
On Saturday, June 1, Grainger Stadium will host the Challenger Baseball game, starting at 11:00 a.m. The event, organized by RADD, is free and open to the public, encouraging community support for special athletes. Players from the DownEast Wood Ducks will participate alongside RADD players, making it a memorable day of inclusive fun and community spirit. Attendees can also look forward to a few surprises that will add to the excitement of the day.
This is my last column for Mental Health Awareness Month. I want to take a moment to thank each and every one of you for joining me on this journey of self-awareness. It took me a long time to understand that the world I read about growing up and the reality I lived in are not the same.
I have come across people who absolutely love them, and those that shudder at the thought. The hydrangea is a gorgeous, cloud-like bloom, that in my opinion is quintessentially the definition of a southern home landscape. Probably most known for their changing colors to match soil pH, they are a great cut flower, and can do well in a variety of conditions. They are a great addition to any home if you follow a few basic guidelines.
The Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary will be hosting a Can Food Donation Drive-Thru on Saturday, June 8th, 2024, from 10:00am - 1:00pm, located at The Salvation Army 2110 N. Queen Street in Kinston.
