TRENTON — USDA Rural Development State Director Robert Hosford along with representatives from North Carolina Congressional offices and Jones County leadership participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the new Jones County emergency medical services building in Trenton today.
Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected Thursday and Friday, with damaging winds, hail, and localized flooding possible
Sandy Landis has been a transformative figure in Kinston, North Carolina’s cultural landscape, serving as the Executive Director of the Community Council for the Arts (CCA) for 27 years. Her tenure has been defined by a deep commitment to integrating the arts into everyday life, strengthening education, and fostering economic revitalization through culture.
Western Carolina University congratulates more than 2,900 students named to the Chancellor's List for Spring 2025. To qualify for this honor, students must achieve a GPA of 3.8 or higher. Students named to the Chancellor's list are also named to the Dean's List.
Over the years of working in recovery courts and with folks in recovery, I have learned that everybody’s recovery is different. Some are able to be substance free quickly, some it may take months. Being able to sustain abstinence long term is even more challenging.
As a member of the Lenoir County Health Department, you can make an impact! The Health Department is seeking candidates for a Public Health Educator I within the Health programs.
The public is hereby advised that per G.S. 159-12, the City Manager has submitted the proposed budget for the City of Kinston for FY 2025-2026 to the Mayor and the City Council. A copy of the proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026 is on file in the office of the City Clerk, the Public Library and on the City of Kinston's website, www.kinstonnc.gov.
SNOW HILL — The Town of Snow Hill has officially voted to disband its municipal police department, choosing instead to contract with the Greene County Sheriff’s Office for law enforcement services. In a special meeting held Monday at 5 p.m., the Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 against a motion to keep the local department intact. Commissioners Daniels, Washington, and Shackleford voted in favor of dissolving the police department, while Commissioners Andrews and Wilkes opposed the measure.
Shirley Marie Heath, 90, passed away May 26, 2025, at home surrounded by her family. The funeral services will be held at 2 P.M. on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Edwards Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow the service at Pinelawn Memorial Park.
For the first time in history, two Lenoir County teams are headed to their respective NCHSAA State Championship Series at the same time—and the stage is officially set. The North Carolina High School Athletic Association announced that the 2025 Baseball State Championships will be held at Burlington Athletic Park and the Softball Championships will take place at UNCG Softball Stadium in Greensboro.
CULLOWHEE, NC (05/27/2025)-- Congratulations to Michael Clements, of Kinston, NC for being named to the Western Carolina University Spring 2025 Dean's List.
During the Lenoir County Commissioners Meeting in April, Marsha Lovick was presented with the 2025 NC Governor's Volunteer Service Award by her nominator, Paige Petticrew, consumer horticulture agent in Lenoir County, and Linda Rouse Sutton, Lenoir County Commissioner Chairman.
One thing is certain in life: disagreements are inevitable. Chinese or Mexican? Beach or Mountains? Toyota or Chevy? State, Duke or Carolina? Disagreements are everywhere, because we all have our own ideas about what’s better.
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.
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.
A son was arrested early Monday morning by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office after he allegedly shot his father in the foot.
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 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.
The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
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.
