Mrs. Mary Frances Lane Jones, age 93, passed away at her home Tuesday morning, June 25, 2024. Funeral Services will be held 2 PM Thursday, June 27th, at the Chapel of Taylor-Tyson Funeral Service with Pastor Hank Jarman officiating. Committal Services will be held privately at the Jones Family Cemetery.
The Kinston Police Department posted the following on their Facebook page: Help us get justice for Nell. Governor Roy Cooper is offering a reward of up to $25,000 in the attack of Nell Pittman.
According to multiple news outlets, Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems are in talks for a potential acquisition that could have significant implications for Kinston's aerospace industry. Boeing and Airbus have made substantial progress in dividing Spirit AeroSystems' programs, a critical aspect of unblocking the deal. Airbus is expected to acquire Spirit's plants in Kinston.
Richard Lee Dryden passed away on June 21, 2024 at ECU Medical Center in Greenville, NC after battling cancer. No service is planned at this time.
Most nights about bedtime, my only sister will announce that she is turning in and say "Good Night." I will say to her "Say your prayers." She will reply to me "You too." And I will answer "Always." That's our ritual: Good night.
When Jenna Oliver of Fremont embarked on her journey at Lenoir Community College in the Fall of 2020, the path ahead of her remained unclear. Little did she know this experience was just the beginning of her academic success.
About the time they and their classmates were graduating from high school, three LCPS seniors were “graduating” from a nationally recognized apprentice program with Crown Equipment that has moved them farther down the road to a well-paying job.
Mr. Gary Reynolds Askew, age 79, passed away at his home Friday evening, June 21st, with the family he so loved by his side. Funeral Services will be held graveside 10:30 AM Tuesday, June 25th, at the Mewborn Family Cemetery with Reverend Leon Grubbs and Reverend Percy Cunningham officiating.
Southernly Sweet Boutique, owned by Cassidy Kennedy, is set to open its doors on June 26 at 1201 W Vernon Ave., Suite G, in Kinston. The boutique will offer a variety of clothing, accessories, home decor, and gift items.
The following inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
On Wednesday, states across this nation celebrated “Juneteenth,” one of the oldest known commemorations related to the abolition of slavery in the United States. The word “Juneteenth” is a contraction, actually a portmanteau, of the month “June” and the date “Nineteenth.” Juneteenth celebrates June 19, 1865, when enslaved people of African descent located in Galveston, Texas, finally learned of their freedom from slavery in the United States.
On the Fourth of July 2024, the Lenoir County Historical Association will be hosting a Naturalization Ceremony for new citizens of the United States of America at Historic Harmony Hall. The event will begin at 10am that morning and will include dignitaries such as US Congressman Greg Murphy, Linda Sutton of the Lenoir County County Commissioners and the Mayor of Kinston, Don Hardy.
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
A new office to promote and celebrate North Carolina music, musicians and the music industry is being established within the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
The agency is seeking candidates for several levels within the Social Work classification.
Were you “born for corn”? That’s definitely a southern expression, but also reflects a love of the sweet summer vegetable. As we move into summer corn remains a star ingredient that will dominate every Farmers Market and dinner table in the south.
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. Most vendors accept EBT and Sunbucks, plus major credit cards.
KPD Officers responded to a report of a vehicle B&E on the 300 N Herritage Street. Officers met with the local business owners and obtained video evidence of two offenders.
The combination of heat and humidity will make it feel like 100-105 degrees outside Sunday and Monday. This will lead to an increased risk of heat-related impacts across much of Eastern NC.
Almost 50 people have been arrested over the past few days and weeks as part of “Operation Summer Jump” by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office.
