You’d never give a martini to a seven-year-old. No good parent would. Why? Because young minds take time to develop, and we all know that alcohol inhibits that development. America’s drinking age is 21 for just this reason: it takes more than two decades for brains to mature such that they can handle safe consumption of alcohol.
When asked what I’d wanted for Mother’s Day, my answer was simple: To be left alone.
In previous years, I had done all the work to make sure my children were able to give me the Mother’s Day they thought I deserved, and quite frankly, every year it was annoying and exhausting.
Congratulations to the 2025 Greene Early College High School graduates.
On Monday, May 5, 2025, at 10:00 AM, the Greene County Board of Commissioners convened at the Greene County Operations Center in Snow Hill, North Carolina, to address community initiatives, infrastructure projects, and a public correction regarding broadband services.
Yvonne Jacqueline Maynard Kasper, 88, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Honey’s Assisted Living in Kinston, NC.
A graveside service will be held at the Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery on Friday, May 16, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. 164 Longs Plant Farm Rd., Goldsboro, NC 27534
This fall, the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame will pay homage to six North Carolinians with their induction into its prestigious Hall of Fame. The 2025 induction ceremony, presented by Visit Mooresville, will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2025. The public is invited to attend the event as the inductees are honored.
Treatment courts break the cycle of crime and addiction, reunite families, make our communities safer, and to do so at far less cost than jail or prison. That’s why the 9th Judicial District Accountability and Recovery Courts are celebrating the month of May as National Treatment Court Month!
At approximately 12:51 AM on May 12, 2025, officers from the Kinston Police Department’s C-Squad conducted a traffic stop on W Vernon Avenue near Greenbriar Road for a motor vehicle violation. During the stop, officers identified the driver as Ricky Moody, 50, of Lenoir County, who had an outstanding Order for Arrest.
On May 10, 2025, officers with the Kinston Police Department’s C-Squad responded to a request from the Beaufort Police Department to check the area of Walmart for a vehicle linked to an unauthorized use investigation.
SNOW HILL — The Town of Snow Hill is facing growing scrutiny after it was revealed that town officials have been in talks with Greene County leaders to potentially dissolve the Snow Hill Police Department — a development that caught the department’s own chief by surprise and has prompted public outcry.
UNC Health Lenoir recognized Brandy Burd with the prestigious Faye Sugg Award.
The following births were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Snow Hill Primary gives out a weekly award called "Terrific Kid" awards. Each teacher at SHP chooses a student who has been responsible, shows great character, or has reached a personal goal. On Fridays, these students are presented with an award and are congratulated for their hard work. Below are Snow Hill Primary's last Terrific Kid Awards!
As the fictional Col. John “Hannibal” Smith, leader of the A-Team, was known to say: “I love it when a plan comes together.” These words best describe the intense effort and planning that goes into making Kinston’s BBQ Fest on the Neuse a success year after year. This year marked the 44th year our city has put on the festival.
Public Notice: Lenoir County Public Schools - The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA-Part B, Public Law 108.446) Project is presently being amended
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
As we approach Mother’s Day on Sunday May 11, let us rejoice in the opportunity to celebrate the most selfless and nurturing individuals in our lives. Whether you choose to honor your Mother on this day by giving her flowers, cards, money, jewelry, a special meal, family gatherings, or completing special chores for her, remember that the love and appreciation we show her is a reflection of the boundless love and devotion she has showered upon us
As I listened to several friends discuss their plans for Mother's Day celebrations, it struck me how varied they were. Plans ranged from dining in fancy restaurants to outdoor extended family cookouts. One involved a surprise. She didn't know where her children were taking her for brunch because her son told her they didn't want her to know in advance.
Lenoir Community College celebrated its 63rd Annual Commencement Ceremony on May 8, recognizing the achievements of 370 graduates whose ages ranged from 17 to 73. Family members, faculty, and community leaders gathered at the LCC Gymnasium to honor the Class of 2025, whose determination and resilience reflect the college’s mission to transform lives through education.
