Bethel Christian Academy is growing its agriculture program thanks to strong community partnerships and dedicated staff.
Snow Hill Primary "Terrific Kid" awards
Snow Hill Primary gives out a weekly award called "Terrific Kid" awards. Each teacher at SHP chooses a student who has been responsible, shows great character, or has reached a personal goal. On Fridays, these students are presented with an award and are congratulated for their hard work. Below are Snow Hill Primary's Terrific Kid Awards!
From the Desk of Senator Brent Jackson, September 17, 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.
Help Wanted: Adjunct Early Childhood Instructor
The Adjunct Early Childhood Instructor is responsible for providing quality and engaging instruction to early childhood education students through the use of seated and/or online courses, and through other creative modalities as needed to promote successful completion of degree requirements
Help Wanted: Early Childhood Program Chair/Instructor
Lenoir Community College is a comprehensive institution that places primary emphasis on excellence in classroom instruction. The responsibility of the Early Childhood Program Chair/Instructor is to provide quality instruction to program students through the use of seated, online, hybrid, and practicum courses.
Help Wanted: Adjunct Biology Instructor (Part-time)
Lenoir Community College is a comprehensive institution that places primary emphasis on excellence in classroom instruction. The Adjunct Biology Instructor is responsible for providing quality and engaging instruction to LCC students through the use of seated and online courses, and through creative biology labs as needed to promote successful completion of degree requirements.
Lenoir County Farmer's Market update for September 20, 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: Fall is for Apple Picking in North Carolina
North Carolina ranks 7th in the US in apple production and is home to over 9,000 bearing acres of apple orchards equaling over 200 commercial apple operations. There are thousands of apple varieties grown across the United State but there are 4 major varieties grown here in North Carolina, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Rome Beauty and Galas.
Lenoir County building permits
The following building permits were issued in Lenoir County:
Event: Bethel Christian Academy's Class of 2026 Yardsale
Event: Bethel Christian Academy's Class of 2026 Yard Sale
Protest challenges Kinston council candidate’s eligibility
A formal protest has been filed against Quarla Blackwell, a candidate for an at-large seat on the Kinston City Council, arguing she is ineligible to serve because she is on probation following a felony conviction.
Obituary: Hazel Moore Loftin
On Wednesday, September 17, 2025, Hazel Moore Loftin, 92, of Kinston, NC transitioned to the arms of her waiting husband, Garland A. Loftin, in Heaven. A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, September 26 at 11 am at Shady Grove Church. Burial will be private.
Obituary: Lillian Ruth Center
LaGrange – Lillian Ruth Center, 78, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, September 20, at 4pm at Trinity FWB Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Greene County receives a permanent replica of the Charters of Freedom at the Greene County Museum
A grand celebration of freedom and patriotism took place in Snow Hill, North Carolina today, as the 74th Charters of Freedom setting nationwide was dedicated in the Greene County Museum Courtyard at 101 Northwest Third Street, Snow Hill, NC.
Evelyn Dove Coleman: The Least To Do
When my former Sunday School teacher was in a Rehabilitative Assisted Living Center, I visited her to sit and chat for a little while. As we drove to Greenville, my sister and I pondered whether Mrs. Nannie Best-Hargett would recognize us as adults.
Distinguished Young Women of Lenoir County program scheduled for Saturday
The Distinguished Young Women of Lenoir County program proudly presents Rachel Noble, Distinguished Young Woman of Lenoir County for 2025, and Lilli Daughety, Distinguished Young Woman of Kinston in its annual program which will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, September 20, 2025 in the Performing Arts Center on the campus of Kinston High School.
Two brothers charged in separate homicides on same street
Two brothers have been charged in connection with separate homicides that occurred just days apart on the same block of East Bright Street.
Traffic Stop Leads to Stolen Vehicle Arrest
On Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at approximately 5:45 PM, Sheriff Jackie Rogers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed and driving erratically on U.S. 70 near the NC 148 overpass. The vehicle was displaying a temporary paper registration plate.
Letter of Intent Now Open for Lenoir/Greene United Way
Lenoir/Greene United Way invites interested nonprofit organizations to submit a letter of intent to request funding for the 2026 application cycle. Applicants must meet the following guidelines to pursue funding
Kinston Native wins Emmy Award
Kinston native, Neha Patel, won an Emmy this week for her work on Netflix's Conan O'Brien: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor which won for outstanding Variety Special.