RALEIGH – Every year, the Fourth of July holiday ranks as one of the deadliest periods on the nation’s roads.
Obituary: Michael Keith Farmer
Beloved husband, father, Papa, son, and friend, Michael Keith Farmer, 60, of Moncure, NC, left this earthly realm for heaven on Monday, June 23, 2025. A memorial service to honor his life will be held Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 11:00 a.m. at Donaldson’s Funeral Home in Pittsboro, NC. A private burial will follow.
Trillium providing funds for adult and child behavioral health urgent care facility
Trillium Health Resources is providing $2,000,000 to help develop an adult/child behavioral health urgent care facility (or BHUC) operated by S&H Youth and Adult Services. The facility will serve individuals regardless of county of residence or payer, and will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
GHSP Operation & Stolen Vehicle Arrest
On June 28, the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office led a Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) proactive enforcement operation across the county. The effort included 31 officers from the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office, North Carolina Highway Patrol, Craven County Sheriff’s Office, Duplin County Sheriff’s Office, Jones County Sheriff’s Office, Onslow County Sheriff’s Office, Kinston Police Department, Grifton Police Department, and Pink Hill Police Department.
Obituary: Thomas Epps Chaney
Thomas Epps Chaney, 90, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at home. A service to celebrate Tom’s life will be held at Spilman Memorial Baptist Church in Kinston on Saturday, July 12th at 2pm, with visitation to follow.
Larceny Complaint Leads to Arrest of 22-Year-Old Lenoir County Man
On June 15, 2025, deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a stolen motorcycle at a residence in the 2200 block of Tulls Mill Road in Lenoir County.
Kinston named 2025 All-America City for third time
Kinston has once again been recognized for its efforts to strengthen environmental sustainability and for their civic infrastructure, earning the prestigious 2025 All-America City Award for the third time in its history. The announcement came during the 76th annual awards ceremony held in Denver, Colorado, following three days of presentations from finalist communities.
Mike Parker: ‘Wings Over the Neuse’ seeking sponsors
When the first “Wings Over the Neuse” fundraiser occurred, I was not part of the CSS Neuse Foundation Board. In 2009, board members decided to do something special to raise funds to place a monument for Alton “Doc” Stapleford to recognize and honor all the work and supervision he provided during the construction of the CSS Neuse II.
Construction begins on new SECU branch in Kinston
Construction is officially underway on a new State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) branch on Hill Farm Road, just off U.S. 70 near Walmart.
Lenoir County births
The following births were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
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
Event: Kinston/Lenoir Co. Sports Hall of Fame
Kinston-Lenoir County Sports Hall of Fame is excited to announce the incoming class of 2025 which include the following inductees: Tony Dawson, Eddie Gwaltney, Tracy Hart, Dee Dee Jarman, Norman Joyner, Cam Mcrae, Cliff Whitfield and the 1967 Grainger High School State Championship Baseball team.
Neuse Regional Libraries Awarded Cannon Foundation Grant for the La Grange Public Library
Neuse Regional Libraries Awarded Cannon Foundation Grant for the La Grange Public Library: Opening the Door to Accessibility Project
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
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 County marriages
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.