Kinston is gearing up for our area’s largest festival of the year – BBQ Festival on the Neuse. On part of Thursday and Friday and all-day Saturday, the extended Herritage Street downtown area will be packed with activities for all ages.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were filed with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Help Wanted: Environmental Services Technician – Custodian
The Environmental Services Technician - Custodian performs general custodial duties related to the maintenance and cleaning of assigned buildings and facilities and performs a variety of tasks relative to the assigned area of responsibility.
Help Wanted: Reentry Case Manager
The primary role of the Reentry Case Manager is to provide direct services that address the employment, vocational, and training needs of offenders/formerly incarcerated individuals and develop an individual employment strategy or employment plan for each offender.
For foreign exchange students at South Lenoir, English just one of many lessons learned
Two admittedly shy teenagers – one young woman from France and one from Germany – took a leap of faith and landed in Lenoir County last August as foreign exchange students at South Lenoir High School. Their courage has been rewarded with new friends, new experiences and a new perspective on the wider world.
Congressman Don Davis Visits ICE Detention Facility in Georgia
Congressman Don Davis toured the Stewart ICE Detention Facility in Lumpkin, Georgia, on Thursday, April 24. The trip marks the third detention facility Congressman Davis has visited in 2025, following visits to Alamance County ICE Detention Facility in Graham, NC, and Naval Station Guantanamo Bay.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Public Notice: Notice for children with disabilities in private/parentally-placed and home schools
The Private School Meeting is scheduled for April 30, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. with Georgia Maready, EC Director. If interested in attending the meeting please call Beth Loftin at 252-527-1109 by April 28, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to consult with private schools and parents of parentally-placed private school students as well as home schooled students.
Help Wanted: Environmental Services Technician – Custodian
The Environmental Services Technician - Custodian performs general custodial duties related to the maintenance and cleaning of assigned buildings and facilities and performs a variety of tasks relative to the assigned area of responsibility.
Help Wanted: Reentry Case Manager
The primary role of the Reentry Case Manager is to provide direct services that address the employment, vocational, and training needs of offenders/formerly incarcerated individuals and develop an individual employment strategy or employment plan for each offender.
UNC Health Lenoir Honors Dedicated Volunteers During National Volunteer Week
In celebration of National Volunteer Week (April 20–26, 2025), UNC Health Lenoir proudly recognizes and celebrates the extraordinary individuals who selflessly give their time and energy to support our patients, staff, and the entire hospital community.
Lenoir County Farmer's Market update for April 26, 2025
The Lenoir County Farmer's Market update for April 26, 2025. The Farmer's Market will be open on Tuesday and Saturday from 8:00 AM until 2:00 PM.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Moss Hill Elementary’s student Tech Team leads the way in digital learning
In an age where technology is woven into almost every aspect of education, it’s crucial for students to not only use it, but to understand it. With nearly every school in Lenoir County Public Schools recognized as an Apple Distinguished School, digital fluency is more important than ever.
Rep. Chris Humphrey: The Hwy 58 Connector
Eastern North Carolina continues to move forward — and I’m proud to be working every day to make sure that progress reaches every family, student, and small business in our region.
Public Notice: Execution sale of Personal Property
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office will conduct a public sale of personal property as part of an execution issued by the Superior Court of Pitt County (Case #24CVD41: Ruby J. Nethercutt vs. Robert K. Ashton). For sale: 2023 Sea Fox 288 Commander – only 18.4 hours on twin 250HP Yamaha outboards
Obituary: H.Louie Eargle
H. Louie Eargle of Waxhaw and Kinston, NC, passed away September 1, 2024, in Chapel Hill of complications from a fall. He was 92 years old. Louie will be remembered as a loving uncle, an accomplished musician, raconteur, and loyal friend.
Woman arrested for providing marijuana to children
On April 23, 2025, the Kinston Police Department’s Violent Crimes Apprehension Team (VCAT), in collaboration with officers from KPD’s B-Squad, arrested Stephanie Stallings (46) following an investigation into allegations that she provided marijuana to two young children, ages 5 and 6.
Grounded and Baked expands with third location in Mount Olive
From humble beginnings in La Grange, Grounded and Baked is quickly becoming a local staple across eastern North Carolina. Co-owners Brad Mitchell and Jennifer Bland are preparing to open their third location in Mount Olive, with a grand opening slated for May 30.
Public Notice: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA–Part B, Public Law 108-446) Project is being amended
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA–Part B, Public Law 108-446) Project is presently being amended. The Project describes the special education programs that Jones County Public Schools proposes for federal funding for the 2025–2026 school year.