The following couples were recently married in Lenoir County:
Lenoir County Farmers Market update for June 28, 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: Quick and Easy Summer Seafood Suppers
Enjoy the bounty of the season without spending a lot of time cooking over a hot stove with these quick and easy seafood recipes. From shrimp to scallops and salmon to crab, these recipes will make using the seasonal harvest from our crystal coast, a breeze! Hope you will enjoy your dinner and support our fishermen!!
Public notice: Request for Statements of qualifications for testing and special inspection services
Public notice: Request for Statements of qualifications for testing and special inspection services
Traffic stop leads to drug arrest
On June 26, 2025, Detectives with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit conducted a traffic stop on U.S. Highway 70 West near Albert Suggs Road. During the course of the stop, Detectives observed illegal items in plain view, prompting a search of the vehicle.
Maysville unveils Workforce Training Center in restored historic rail building
In a celebration of both history and progress, the Town of Maysville cut the ribbon on a newly restored workforce training center Wednesday, housed in a 100-year-old former rail warehouse now transformed into a hub of economic opportunity.
The building, once used to store and move goods along the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad, has been refurbished thanks to a partnership between the town, Lenoir Community College, and the Golden LEAF Foundation. The $750,000 project will offer training in high-demand trades such as water treatment, electricity, plumbing, and eventually health sciences.
LCPS STEM Coordinator selected for NASA leadership program
As a child, Dr. Stephanie Harrell dreamed of becoming an astronaut. She vividly remembers watching shuttle launches on television, and later, in person.
Event: Military Appreciation Sunday at Bethel Church
Join us at Bethel Church in Kinston as we honor and celebrate the brave men and women of our Armed Forces—both active duty and veterans—at our Military Appreciation Service on Sunday, June 29th at 10:30 A.M.
Public notice: Request for Statements of qualifications for testing and special inspection services
Public notice: Request for Statements of qualifications for testing and special inspection services
Lenoir Woman Sentenced in Inmate Overdose Death Case
Lenoir County Woman Convicted in Death by Distribution Case Following Inmate Overdose Receives a Minimum of 15 Years in Prison.
Traffic stop leads to fentanyl trafficking arrests
On June 25, 2025, at approximately 1:42 p.m., detectives with the Kinston Police Department’s Violent Crime Action Team (VCAT) conducted a traffic stop for multiple violations on the 4000 block of Highway 70 West.
Lenoir County man sentenced to a minimum of 12 years in prison following jury conviction
On June 25, 2025, a Lenoir County man was sentenced to a minimum of 148 months and a maximum of 198 months in prison after being found guilty by a jury earlier this month.
Lenoir County Board approves contentious fire tax rates
After much public criticism, a high-profile letter to the editor, public and online statements, and social media campaigns from local fire departments, the fire tax rate issue has been settled. When the Lenoir County Board of Commissioners approved their Fiscal Year 2025–2026 budget, they also approved the new fire tax rates for each department.
La Grange adopts revenue-neutral budget, cuts tax rate following property revaluation
LA GRANGE — The La Grange Town Council unanimously adopted an $8.6 million budget for fiscal year 2025–2026 on June 16, marking a 5.45% year-over-year increase while reducing the town’s property tax rate by more than 20 cents to maintain revenue neutrality in the wake of a sharp countywide property revaluation.
Veteran mindset coach releases breakthrough book on mental strength and sustainable progress
What if the key to your next breakthrough isn’t grinding harder, but thinking differently?
Obituary: Annie Petteway Taylor
Annie Petteway Taylor of Kinston, N.C, passed away on June 4, 2025, at the age of 95.
A graveside service will be held at the Jacksonville City Cemetery, 1000 Hargett Street, Jacksonville, N.C on Monday, June 30, at 11 A.M. Annie will be laid to rest next to her loving husband, Tyson.
Obituary: Helen Dawson Creech Newell
Helen Dawson Creech Newell, 87, passed away on June 8, 2025. Helen was born to Dr. and Mrs. James Nelson Dawson on October 15, 1937. A celebration of Helen’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Rouse Funeral Home. A reception will follow the service.
Arrest made following workplace altercation at Smithfield Packing
On June 24, 2025, officers from the Kinston Police Department’s B-Squad responded to a report of a fight at Smithfield Packing.
Anastasia: The Musical Comes to LCC: Meet the Performers Bringing the Story to Life
This summer, journey through time with Anastasia: The Musical as it takes center stage at Lenoir Community College’s Briley Auditorium. Based on the beloved animated film and the legendary mystery of the Romanov family, the show follows Anya, a young woman with no memory of her past, as she teams up with two schemers to discover her true identity.
Preliminary DMV Audit Findings Highlight Need for Additional Staffing and Workforce Flexibility
RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor is releasing preliminary information from its ongoing audit of the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), including how DMV staffing and personnel flexibility challenges are affecting customer experiences across the state.