Wallace Jones left his earthly home on May 22, 2025. He was born in Onslow County, in 1932 to Clarence and Nora Mae Jones. Graveside Services will be held Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Pinelawn Memorial Park in Kinston.
Son arrested for shooting father in foot
A son was arrested early Monday morning by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office after he allegedly shot his father in the foot.
May 31st STEAM Day for Youth in Kinston
A local eastern North Carolina nonprofit organization will provide youth with an opportunity to participate in hands on activities in science, technology, engineering, arts and math.
In his eighth year in the classroom, Frink social studies teacher collects fifth statewide award
In his eight years as a social studies teacher at EB Frink Middle School – his entire career in education – Chadwick Stokes has won five statewide awards for excellence in teaching. With the most recent, the North Carolina Council for the Social Studies honored Stokes as the state’s Middle School Social Studies Teacher of the Year for 2025.
Lenoir County restaurant inspections
The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
Lions Industries sees growth surge, faces hiring hurdles for visually impaired workforce
Lions Industries for the Blind has seen significant growth over the past year, with new projects, expanded shifts, and rising sales placing the Kinston-based nonprofit in one of the most productive periods in its history. But with that success has come a pressing need: more employees who are blind or visually impaired.
Help Wanted: Skilled Maintenance Technician
The Skilled Maintenance Technician is responsible for general maintenance of facilities to avoid possible failure and malfunctions. This individual will report to the Director of Facility Operations in the servicing, repairing, and basic day-to-day needs of the Facilities Maintenance Department.
Help Wanted: Assistant Registrar – Occupational Extension Coordinator
The Assistant Registrar - Continuing Education assists the Registrar - Continuing Education in ensuring that all classes within the division follow the State Board of Community Colleges Code (SBCCC) and other system office policies and program guidelines.
Help Wanted: Assistant Registrar – Continuing Education
The Assistant Registrar - Continuing Education assists the Registrar - Continuing Education in ensuring that all classes within the division follow the State Board of Community Colleges Code (SBCCC) and other system office policies and program guidelines.
Emma Webb Park nears completion as community transformation takes shape
After nearly two years of planning, construction, and collaboration, Emma Webb Park in Kinston is approaching the finish line on a transformative renovation, with a public grand opening anticipated around July 4.
Aspiring artist embraces color, creativity at downtown Kinston studio
At Art 105, a vibrant creative space located on West Blount Street, artist Cory Jones is building a world of color, characters, and childhood nostalgia — one acrylic painting at a time.
Snow Hill Board of Commissioners Special Called Meeting: Budget Workshop for 2025-2026
On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., the Snow Hill Board of Commissioners convened a special called meeting at G. Melvin Oliver Town Hall, located at 908 SE Second Street.
Help Wanted: Assistant Registrar – Continuing Education
The Assistant Registrar - Continuing Education assists the Registrar - Continuing Education in ensuring that all classes within the division follow the State Board of Community Colleges Code (SBCCC) and other system office policies and program guidelines.
Help Wanted: Skilled Maintenance Technician
The Skilled Maintenance Technician is responsible for general maintenance of facilities to avoid possible failure and malfunctions. This individual will report to the Director of Facility Operations in the servicing, repairing, and basic day-to-day needs of the Facilities Maintenance Department.
Help Wanted: Assistant Registrar – Occupational Extension Coordinator
The Assistant Registrar - Continuing Education assists the Registrar - Continuing Education in ensuring that all classes within the division follow the State Board of Community Colleges Code (SBCCC) and other system office policies and program guidelines.
Public Notice: Jones County Notice of Public Hearing
Please be advised that the Jones County Board of Commissioners shall hold a public hearing on June 2, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as this matter may be reached, at the Jones County Agricultural Building, 110 S. Market Street, Trenton, North Carolina.
Lenoir County Farmer's Market update for May 24, 2025
The Lenoir County Farmers Market, located at 100 N. Herritage Street, will be open Tuesday and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Spring suppers Mediterranean style
The Mediterranean Diet has proven to be the healthiest way to retain lifetime longevity and good health! Food Choices very from region to region in the Mediterranean Area but are all focused on primarily a plant based diet, with as much as 95 percent of daily food intake coming from vegetables, fruits, grains, and legumes.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Public Notice: Jones County Notice of Public Hearing
Please be advised that the Jones County Board of Commissioners shall hold a public hearing on June 2, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as this matter may be reached, at the Jones County Agricultural Building, 110 S. Market Street, Trenton, North Carolina.