Kinston officials say major improvements at Emma Webb Park are nearly complete, with a community ribbon-cutting expected in late October.
Public notice: LCPS: REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) Furniture Procurement – Frink Middle School
Lenoir County Public Schools is soliciting qualifications from qualified vendors to provide furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) for the new E. B. Frink Middle School currently under construction at 405 N. Charles Street, LaGrange, NC 28551. The district seeks firms with proven experience in furnishing educational facilities with durable, ergonomic, and flexible furniture solutions appropriate for middle school students and staff.
Remembering Senator Louis M. Pate Jr.: A Statesman, Gentleman, and Servant of North Carolina
North Carolina lost one of its most respected public servants last week with the passing of Senator Louis M. Pate Jr., a decorated veteran, longtime legislator, and former mayor of Mount Olive. He was 88.
Faith Forward with Jason McKnight: Forgiveness: what is it and why bother?
We’ve all lived the scenario: someone wrongs you, and it wounds you or makes you angry. Maybe you’re cut off in traffic, or cut out of a deal. Maybe its gossip or lies. Maybe its once, maybe its repeated: think of all the unjust wounds suffered by someone who is abused.
Public Notice: Town of La Grange Notice of an Evidentiary Hearing
NOTICE the La Grange Town Council acting as the La Grange Board of Adjustment will conduct an evidentiary hearing at its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, September 8, 2025, in the Council Chambers at La Grange Town Hall, 203 S. Center St., La Grange, NC starting at 6:00 PM. The Variance request is described below:
LCSO Arrests Driver for DWI and Drug Trafficking
Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Cynthia Carol Ingram after a traffic stop on Vernon Avenue revealed signs of impairment. Ingram faces charges including DWI and Level 3 Trafficking in Opium following her arrest this morning.
Obituary: Paul Robert Apodaca
SFC Paul Robert Apodaca (Ret), 82, passed away at his home on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Rouse Funeral Home.
BBQ Fest on the Neuse gives back nearly $40,000 to community
The 2025 BBQ Fest on the Neuse is closing the season with more than just memories of whole hog barbecue and packed downtown streets. This year, the festival returned nearly $40,000 to local organizations and initiatives.
Public notice: LCPS: REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) Furniture Procurement – Frink Middle School
Lenoir County Public Schools is soliciting qualifications from qualified vendors to provide furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) for the new E. B. Frink Middle School currently under construction at 405 N. Charles Street, LaGrange, NC 28551. The district seeks firms with proven experience in furnishing educational facilities with durable, ergonomic, and flexible furniture solutions appropriate for middle school students and staff.
Kinston police report multiple arrests in drug and property crimes
Kinston police made three arrests on Sept. 1 in separate cases involving drugs, firearms, and a residential break-in. Officers say the operations reflect ongoing efforts to keep illegal activity off city streets.
Neuse Regional Libraries Launches Adult Poetry Contest; Entries Due Sept. 8
Are you a poet living in Lenoir, Jones, or Greene County? Help Neuse Regional Libraries celebrate Eastern North Carolina's creativity by submitting an original and previously unpublished work. The contest is open to ages 18 and up with a maximum of 300 words; please limit one entry per participant.
Back in the Day: Early Beginnings: Conclusion
Digitally archived land records have recently come to light that unequivocally confirm that the settlement of the Bucklesberry area began in the early 1700s. A total of 131 deeds and surveys dated 1729 to 1759 prove Bucklesberry was opened for colonization fully a century before the traditionally held year of 1825.
Flexibility That Fuels Success: Selena Knight Turns LCC’s Online Accounting Program into an IRS Career
Selena Knight’s journey to becoming an Internal Revenue Agent with the IRS didn’t follow the traditional path—but that’s exactly what makes it so inspiring.
Public notice: LCPS: REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) Furniture Procurement – Frink Middle School
Lenoir County Public Schools is soliciting qualifications from qualified vendors to provide furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) for the new E. B. Frink Middle School currently under construction at 405 N. Charles Street, LaGrange, NC 28551. The district seeks firms with proven experience in furnishing educational facilities with durable, ergonomic, and flexible furniture solutions appropriate for middle school students and staff.
Mike Parker: ‘Bee’ smart as the new school year begins
You may recognize this information from the beginning of last school year. For the past several years, I have shared tips for succeeding in school I learned from 37-plus years as a classroom teacher. I am going to share my “Bees” of success.
Community gathers in Kinston to honor lives lost on Overdose Awareness Day
Dozens gathered outside Gordon Street Christian Church this week to mark International Overdose Awareness Day, honoring loved ones lost and calling for compassion and action in the fight against substance use disorder.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Public notice: LCPS: REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) Furniture Procurement – Frink Middle School
Lenoir County Public Schools is soliciting qualifications from qualified vendors to provide furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) for the new E. B. Frink Middle School currently under construction at 405 N. Charles Street, LaGrange, NC 28551. The district seeks firms with proven experience in furnishing educational facilities with durable, ergonomic, and flexible furniture solutions appropriate for middle school students and staff.
Lenoir County expands use of HyperReach emergency alert system
Lenoir County Emergency Services is urging residents to sign up for HyperReach, a new emergency notification system designed to quickly inform the public during critical situations.
Edwards Dentures and Implants opens new Wilmington clinic
Edwards Dentures and Implants, a trusted name in dental care across North Carolina, is thrilled to announce the opening of its new Wilmington, NC, denture clinic on September 2, 2025. Located centrally at 4230 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28403, this completely renovated facility joins the established Kinston clinic to serve residents from Southport to Jacksonville with free consultations, same-day dentures, and Medicaid options.