The Lenoir County Board of Commissioners on Monday formally recognized the BBQ Fest on the Neuse for its cultural significance, community contributions, and recent Guinness World Record achievement.
Three Lenoir County educators honored with Buzzing Bee BT Award
Lenoir County’s Sigma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma recognized outstanding beginning teachers in their third year of teaching in May with the Buzzing Bee BT Award.
North Carolina Baroque Orchestra brings world-class early music to North Carolina communities
The North Carolina Baroque Orchestra (NCBO) is a nonprofit ensemble dedicated to performing Baroque music with historical authenticity and fostering community connections across the state. Founded in 2011, NCBO brings together professional musicians from across the United States to perform on period instruments, creating a unique and historically informed sound that transports audiences back to the 17th and 18th centuries.
Event: Voyages Day Camp
July 21–25, 2025 Hosted at Westminster United Methodist Church, Kinston Led by Camp Don Lee Staff Children in Lenoir County who have completed 1st through 4th grade are invited to experience a week of faith, fun, and friendships—right here in Kinston!
Two men shot during altercation on Old Snow Hill Road in Kinston
On June 2, 2025, at approximately 7:04 p.m., the Kinston Police Department responded to UNC Lenoir Health Care after receiving reports that two gunshot victims had arrived at the hospital by private vehicle.
Obituary: Jerry Potter
Lemuel Jerry Potter Jr, 70, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025. A service of love and remembrance will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at Rouse Funeral Home with Pastor Brian Rogers officiating. The family will receive friends in the hour prior to the service at the funeral home. A graveside committal will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at Fairview Cemetery, La Grange.
Lenoir County woman charged with felony negligent child abuse
A 29-year-old Lenoir County woman has been charged with felony negligent child abuse following the death of her 5-year-old son in a structure fire that occurred earlier this year.
LCPS to award diplomas to nearly 600 seniors in four commencement ceremonies this week
Nearly 600 seniors will reach the milestone that is high school graduation next week at commencement exercises scheduled at four LCPS schools. Graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2025 at the county’s three traditional high schools will be held in succession on Saturday, June 7. Students at Lenoir County Learning Academy will graduate a day earlier. Here are details about the four graduations:
Lenoir County Commissioners advance park, sewer projects; discuss budget
The Lenoir County Board of Commissioners took action on several significant projects and held a detailed discussion on the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 during their regular meeting on Monday, June 2, 2025.
Evelyn Dove-Coleman: Aging Ain't Easy
I was walking down the hallway recently with a young lady who appeared to be about 26 or 27. She was kindly helping me to find my way to an appointment with a specialist. As we walked along, she apologized for her gait, explaining that she had recently experienced knee surgery. She played sports in high school and college and her knees were now bothering her as she aged. Aged? Are you kidding? She had not hit 30 yet.
Snow Hill reinstates police department after public outcry and congressional appeal
SNOW HILL — Less than a week after voting to dissolve its municipal police department, the Snow Hill Board of Commissioners has unanimously reversed course, voting Monday to retain the town’s law enforcement agency.
DWI arrests made at KPD checking station
In the early morning hours of June 1, 2025, KPD’s B-Squad was conducting a checking station on King Street when two individuals were arrested for Driving While Impaired.
Traffic stop leads to drug arrests
On May 30, 2025, at 11:05 a.m., officers from KPD’s D-Squad conducted a traffic stop on Highway 70 West. The driver, Michael Bridgers Jr., 26, of Macclesfield, NC, was found to be in possession of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and marijuana after K9 Kilo assisted in a vehicle search.
Congressman Davis urges reversal of police dissolution as Snow Hill schedules emergency meeting
SNOW HILL — U.S. Congressman Don Davis is urging the Town of Snow Hill to reconsider its decision to dissolve the municipal police department, as the town’s Board of Commissioners prepares for an emergency meeting scheduled for Monday, June 2, at 1 p.m. The meeting follows a 3-2 vote last week to disband the department and transition law enforcement services to the Greene County Sheriff’s Office.
North Carolina's April County and Area Employment Figures Released
Raleigh, N.C. — Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in all 100 counties in April 2025. Edgecombe County had the highest unemployment rate at 4.9 percent while Currituck and Camden Counties each had the lowest at 2.7 percent.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were filed with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Mike Parker: Beware ‘smishing’ toll texts
Just Thursday I received three threatening text messages regarding my non-payment of tolls. All came from different email addresses, but instead of coming as emails, the messages were delivered as text messages to my phone.
Op-Ed: Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler on raw milk
From childhood, we have learned that milk is a foundational food, growing strong bones and a healthy body. People likely remember the slogan "Milk, It Does a Body Good" and our meals being served with a glass of milk. Milk is a staple of childhood and a product families can confidently serve their kids.
Bucklesberry, Back in the Day: Migration and Arrival
Settlers did not all migrate into the backcountry of Bucklesberry at the same time, nor did they arrive in large mass. Rather, the various dates of 131 land records ranging from 1729 to 1759 suggest that the 92 named settlers trickled in individually, some possibly in small groups.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County: