MANCHESTER, NH (09/09/2025)-- It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Summer 2025 Dean's List. The summer terms run from May to August.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Obituary: Needham Herring
Needham Herring, 80, passed away on September 11, 2025, at his home. A service of love and remembrance will be held at La Grange Christian Church at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Committal will follow at Fairview Cemetery, La Grange.
Temporary Lane Closure Scheduled in Lenoir County
A contractor for the N.C. Department of Transportation will utilize a lane closure next week at the intersection of Airport Road and Academy Heights Road.
Obituary: James Percy (J.P.) Cauley, Jr.
James Percy (J.P.) Cauley, Jr., age 90, of Kinston, N.C., passed away September 12, 2025, at his home on Stonington Farm, near Kinston. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Spilman Memorial Baptist Church in Kinston at 12 Noon with the Rev. Dr. H. Powell Dew, Jr., pastor, officiating. Visitation will be before the service, beginning at 11:00 A.M.
From the Desk of Senator Brent Jackson, September 10, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to read my newsletter and staying connected with the latest news from District Nine and our efforts in the General Assembly.
Cormya Baker named to summer 2025 President's List at Georgia State University
ATLANTA, GA (09/10/2025)-- Cormya Baker, of Kinston (28504), was named to the Summer 2025 President's List at Georgia State University.
Lenoir County building permits
The following building permits were issued in Lenoir County:
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Cook Up a Win Worthy Tailgate Spread
No matter which team you are cheering for, don’t let the absence of a trip to the stadium stop you from cooking up a win worthy tailgate spread. You will always come out a winner while serving up delicious food and drink for tailgating at home or at the stadium.
Kristy Kelly: Charlie Kirk did not deserve to die
Charlie Kirk did not deserve to die. Full stop. We do not live in a society that condones vigilante justice, and yet, a man was executed in public view.
Kinston City Council to consider 4% electric rate reduction
Kinston electric customers could soon see relief in their electric bills, as City Council prepares to consider a proposed 4% rate reduction. The measure comes on the heels of the North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency’s (NCEMPA) final debt payoff in July, closing out more than four decades of obligations that once left member cities with some of the highest power rates in the state.
Kinston woman arrested after spraying liquid, leading police pursuit
On September 11, 2025, at approximately 1:04 p.m., Kinston Police Department officers responded to reports of a woman spraying an unknown liquid on individuals at two locations, Walmart and Piggly Wiggly (2407 N. Herritage Street).
Humphrey presents Allstate Foundation Helping Hands Grant to LCC
Allstate Agent and NC Representative Chris Humphrey (second from left) presented a $500 Helping Hands Grant from The Allstate Foundation to Lenoir Community College President Dr. Rusty Hunt. The grant was awarded in recognition of Humphrey’s dedicated service to the LCC Foundation and the educational opportunities the Foundation provides.
Evelyn Dove Coleman: A True Friend of Faith
On a recent Saturday morning I talked to a good friend who downright lifted my faith by every sentence. You've heard the old saying that if you squeeze a sponge, what it is filled with comes out.
UNC Health Lenoir Inducts Eight New Members into Hall of Honor
UNC Health Lenoir proudly welcomed eight outstanding individuals into its prestigious Hall of Honor during a ceremony celebrating their extraordinary service to healthcare and the community.
LCC Small Business Center Launches ENC Regional Roundtable for Nonprofits
The Lenoir Community College Small Business Center hosted the launch of the new ENC Regional Roundtable for Nonprofits today at the Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library, bringing together nonprofit leaders from Lenoir, Greene, and Jones counties for a conversation on collaboration, growth, and community impact.
Snow Hill Commissioners address infrastructure, community projects, and public safety in comprehensive meeting
The Snow Hill Board of Commissioners convened a dynamic meeting at town hall, addressing a wide range of issues from policy re-approvals to infrastructure upgrades and community initiatives. Led by Town Manager April Vinson, the session highlighted collaborative efforts to shape the town’s future, drawing input from residents, county representatives, and state officials.
SNHU announces Summer 2025 Dean's List
MANCHESTER, NH (09/09/2025)-- It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Summer 2025 Dean's List. The summer terms run from May to August.
Murphy introduces resolution to urge UN to end special treatment of China
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., introduced a resolution calling on the House of Representatives to reject China’s classification as a developing nation at the United Nations.
Two Lenoir County women charged with animal cruelty
Two Lenoir County residents have been arrested and charged with animal cruelty after multiple animals were found dead and in emaciated conditions on their properties.