Medicare Advantage is a lifeline for more than 1 million seniors in North Carolina — delivering high-quality, comprehensive health care at a lower cost to beneficiaries than traditional fee-for-service Medicare.
LCSAEOP Names Heath Office Professional of the Year, Jones Administrator of the Year
The Lenoir County Schools Association of Educational Office Professionals (LCSAEOP) gathered last Thursday for its annual banquet, a celebration of service, scholarship, and excellence across the district. The event featured the installation of new officers, recognition of student scholarship recipients, and the presentation of two of the organization’s highest honors: Educational Office Professional of the Year and Administrator of the Year.
Evelyn Dove-Coleman: Facing the Wall to Pray
Isaiah 38: 2-5 is a scripture I want to recommend to Joe and Jill Biden. Verse 5 in particular is instructive. In it, God says "I have heard thy prayer." That line resonates with me because we are not just throwing up our words into thin air when we pray. We are sending them to a listening ear. And that ear is connected to a caring heart that forgives and renders massive mercy.
Kristy Woodson Harvey to sign copies of her newest novel, Beach House Rules, at the Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library
Join us for a Beach Party at the Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library on May 29 at 12 p.m. when Southern fiction author Kristy Woodson Harvey will discuss and sign copies of Beach House Rules. Harvey’s newest novel will be released on May 27; copies will be available for purchase at the event for $28.
Colleen Kosinski: Harm reduction, stigma and community
Harm reduction is part of a prevention strategy. Harm reduction is an evidence-based approach that is critical to engaging people who use drugs and equipping them with tools and information that support positive changes and save lives. Harm reduction simply means offering options to help people where they are.
Public Notice: Town of La Grange Public Hearing Notice
NOTICE is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of La Grange will hold two (2) public hearings at the regular La Grange Town Council meeting on June 2, 2025, at 6:00 PM at the La Grange Town Hall located at 203 South Center Street, La Grange, North Carolina.
Obituary: Dorothy “Dot” Gaskins
Dorothy Mae “Dot” Whaley Gaskins peacefully entered into the joy of her salvation on Saturday, May 17, 2025, after a long and meaningful life filled with love, faith, and devotion to her family. A service of love and remembrance will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2025 by the graveside at Pinelawn Memorial Park with Pastor Bill Rose officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.
Contentnea-Savannah Joins Frink, Northwest in State STEM recommendation
Contentnea-Savannah joins list of schools recommended for state STEM distinction Contentnea-Savannah K-8 School has been added to a growing list of Lenoir County Public Schools campuses recommended to the State Board of Education for recognition as North Carolina STEM Schools of Distinction—joining earlier recommendations for E.B. Frink Middle School and Northwest Elementary.
Obituary: Mike Boyette
William Michael “Mike” Boyette, 64, left the embraces of his devoted family to enter into life eternal with his Savior early on Saturday, May 17, 2025.
A service of love and remembrance will be held at 2:00 p.m. at Faith Fellowship Church, Kinston, on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 with Pastor John Robert Harris officiating.
Woman gives false ID, caught with gun at gas station
On May 18, 2025, at approximately 9:11 PM, officers with the Kinston Police Department’s D-Squad responded to the Marathon gas station at 1050 W New Bern Road regarding a report of a possible road rage incident.
Impaired driver arrested following pursuit
On May 18, 2025, at approximately 7:16 p.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department’s D-Squad attempted to conduct a traffic stop near the intersection of Highland Avenue and Highway 11 for littering and other motor vehicle violations. The driver failed to stop and fled from officers, initiating a vehicle pursuit.
Man arrested after disturbance at local convenience store
On May 18, 2025, at approximately 5:41 PM, officers from the Kinston Police Department’s D-Squad responded to a 911 call regarding a report of indecency at the Circle K located at 509 E. New Bern Road.
Traffic stop leads to drug and firearm arrests
On May 17, 2025, at approximately 5:20 p.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department’s D-Squad conducted a traffic stop on Cunningham Road for motor vehicle violations. During the stop, officers observed indicators of narcotics activity inside the vehicle.
Luke Bryan Achieves Spring 2025 Dean's List at Belmont University
NASHVILLE, TN (05/15/2025)-- Belmont University recently released the Dean's List for the spring 2025 semester. Approximately 47% of the University's 6,912 undergraduate students qualified for the spring 2025 Dean's List, including Luke Bryan (La Grange).
SNHU Announces Spring 2025 Dean's List
MANCHESTER, NH (05/13/2025)-- It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Spring 2025 Dean's List. The spring terms run from January to May.
Mike Parker: Celebration recognizes conservation education
On Wednesday evening, I had the joy and privilege of attending the 2025 Annual Education Celebration sponsored by the Lenoir Soil and Water Conversation District.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Friends of the Library Conduct Love Your Library! Raffle
The Kinston-Lenoir County Friends of the Library are conducting a Love Your Library! Fundraising raffle to support programming at the Kinston-Lenoir County, La Grange, and Pink Hill Public Libraries. For a donation of $50, all participants will be entered into a one-time virtual drawing for $1,000 to be held on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Assorted door prizes will also be awarded to participants.
Help Wanted: Mathematics Instructor
The Mathematics Instructor is responsible for providing adequate, engaging, and challenging, yet appropriate, mathematics instruction to LCC students through the use of seated, online, and lab courses. Through one-on-one and whole group instruction, the Instructor will ensure that students are able to successfully complete degree requirements in an engaging environment, while also advising students towards degree completion and promoting the College in the surrounding community.
Help Wanted: Business Administration Instructor
The Business Administration Instructor is responsible for providing quality instruction to program students using seated, online, and hybrid courses. Effective instruction will lead to the accomplishment of course objectives.