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: Watermelon, the Symbol of Summer
Can’t you always envision a fresh bright pink slice of watermelon whenever you think of summer?? There are hundreds of varieties of watermelon across the country, my favorite this summer has been the Black Jack, beautifully red, seedless and the perfect size! Growing in popularity and this summer’s star has been the very sweet yellow watermelon.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
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Public Notice: PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
This is to inform the public that a public hearing will be held on the proposed Lenoir County Community Transportation Program Application to be submitted to the North Carolina Department of Transportation no later than October 3, 2025. The public hearing will be held on August 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM before the Lenoir County Board of Commissioners.
LaGrange man arrested after KPD traffic stop leads to meth discovery
On August 15, 2025, at approximately 1:35 a.m., Kinston Police Department D-Squad officers conducted a traffic stop on Vernon Avenue with 49-year-old Eric Pettry of LaGrange. During the stop, K9 Kilo performed an open-air sniff around the vehicle and alerted to the presence of narcotics.
Edwards Funeral Home hosts annual First Responders Breakfast
Edwards Funeral Home continued its tradition of honoring those who serve and protect the community by hosting its annual First Responders Breakfast on Aug. 14.
Amvets Women’s Auxiliary awards $1,000 scholarship to nursing student
Amvets Women's Auxiliary member Catharine Kosinski was recently awarded a scholarship in the amount of $1,000 by Linda Bonin who is also a Amvets member and member of the Sackettes a organization developed to encourage fun and honor among Women's auxiliary members.
North Carolina Central University 2025 Student Sendoff
The spirit of Eagle Pride soared high on August 7, 2025, as the North Carolina Central University (NCCU) Alumni hosted a heartfelt sendoff celebration for ten local students preparing to begin their academic journeys at the historic university. The event, held at the Kinston Community Center at 6:00 p.m., brought together students, their families, and community members to honor the future Eagles.
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Sección 5311 (ADTAP), 5310, 5339, 5307 y financiación estatal aplicable, o una combinación de ellas. Se informa al público que se llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre la propuesta
Public Notice: PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
This is to inform the public that a public hearing will be held on the proposed Lenoir County Community Transportation Program Application to be submitted to the North Carolina Department of Transportation no later than October 3, 2025. The public hearing will be held on August 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM before the Lenoir County Board of Commissioners.
Obituary: Wallace “Mike” Michael Jones
Wallace “Mike” Michael Jones, 67, of Kinston went home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 11, 2025. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Monday, August 25, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 800 Rountree Street, Kinston, NC. A reception will follow in Moseley Hall.
UNC Health Lenoir’s Dr. Joel Rose honored with Cayman Connection Making Waves Award for health excellence
UNC Health Lenoir proudly announces that Dr. Joel Rose, General and Bariatric Surgeon at UNC Health Lenoir and Executive Medical Director of UNC Physicians Network, has been honored with Special Recognition in the Health Category at the 2025 Cayman Connection Making Waves Awards, a prestigious program celebrating outstanding achievements by Caymanians living overseas.
Obituary: Charlie Dunn Alston
Charlie Dunn Alston, passed away peacefully at his home in LaGrange, NC on August 10, 2025, at the age of 86. The family will receive friends at Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service ~ Letchworth Chapel in Scotland Neck on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM, followed by a funeral service at 2:00 PM with Elder William Edwards officiating the service. A private burial will take place at the Baptist Cemetery.
Public Notice: PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
This is to inform the public that a public hearing will be held on the proposed Lenoir County Community Transportation Program Application to be submitted to the North Carolina Department of Transportation no later than October 3, 2025. The public hearing will be held on August 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM before the Lenoir County Board of Commissioners.
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Sección 5311 (ADTAP), 5310, 5339, 5307 y financiación estatal aplicable, o una combinación de ellas. Se informa al público que se llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre la propuesta
Succulents and style meet at Fab Finds
What started as a porch conversation between two friends has blossomed into a new Kinston destination for unique home décor, handmade succulent arrangements, and one-of-a-kind treasures.
Two Lenoir County solid waste sites to close temporarily for improvements
Two Lenoir County solid waste convenience sites will temporarily close later this month for repaving and upgrades.
Kinston police arrest man after foot chase, recover firearm
On August 12, 2025, Kinston Police Department Detectives were conducting consensual encounters as part of ongoing criminal investigations. While in the area of Holly Lane, detectives observed two males who appeared to be attempting to conceal items in their waistbands.
Obituary: Ruben Carnell Sloan, Sr.
Ruben Carnell Sloan, Sr. of Kinston passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. The funeral service will be conducted on Friday, August 15 at 11:30 am in the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10 am until the funeral hour at the funeral home. A graveside service will follow at 2 pm at Wayne Memorial Park with military rights in Goldsboro.