A traveling silent auction featuring an original oil painting of the Neuse River will make its way across Kinston during October, with proceeds supporting the redesign of the Buddy and Mary Mac Ritch All American City Park.
Obituary: Ginger J. Taylor
Ginger J. Taylor, beloved mother, grandmother, nurse, and woman of steadfast faith, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2025, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, NC, after a courageous eight-year battle with cancer. She was 77. A Celebration of Life will be held at Faith Fellowship in Kinston, North Carolina, on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Visitation with the family begins at 1:00 PM, followed by a memorial service at 2:00 PM.
Public Notice: Notice of offer to purchase property and opportunity for upset bids
Notice is hereby given that the Town of La Grange has received an offer to purchase the following property: Property: Town-owned real property located at 313 S. Caswell Street, La Grange, NC, identified as Parcel #15109. The property is approximately 0.74 acres and is currently zoned R-18 Residential.
Public Notice: Fire Alarm Infrastructure Repair or Partial Replacement – North Lenoir High School
The Board of Education of Lenoir County Public Schools is soliciting sealed proposals from qualified contractors for the repair or partial replacement of the fire alarm infrastructure at North Lenoir High School. The intent of this project is to bring the fire alarm system into compliance with applicable codes and regulations while utilizing all currently available, functional resources where possible.
Lenoir County Deputies assist NCSHP in Hit-and-Run Investigation involving pedestrian
On the evening of September 22, 2025, Lenoir County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the 3100 block of Hugh E. Hardy Road in LaGrange to assist the North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) with a vehicle collision involving a pedestrian.
Kinston/Lenoir Community Chorus: A Tradition of Music and Community Since 1998
KINSTON – For more than 25 years, the Kinston/Lenoir Community Chorus has brought together singers and audiences in a shared celebration of music, faith, and fellowship.
Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D.: Updates from eastern North Carolina and Washington D.C.
Thank you for taking the time to read my most recent updates from Eastern North Carolina and Washington, D.C. As always, it remains a true honor and a privilege to represent you in Congress! If this email was forwarded to you, you can subscribe to my e-newsletter here.
Kinston police seize firearms, make arrests in weekend cases
Kinston police seize firearms, make arrests in weekend cases
High-Speed Pursuit Leads to Felony Arrest on I-795
Over the weekend, the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reduction Team (CRT) partnered with the Wayne County DWI Task Force and the Onslow County DWI Task Force to conduct several enforcement events across the eastern region focused on impaired and reckless driving.
Rep. Chris Humphrey: The HWY 58 Connector
As summer turns to fall, I’ve been grateful for the chance to spend time with so many of you across Lenoir, Greene, and Jones Counties while also staying hard at work in Raleigh.
Mike Parker: Family connections with World War II
I have written before about not having the opportunity to meet Sandra’s father – Floyd Dawson. The closest I have come is through several photos of him – one that stands constant guard in our living room. In that photo, Floyd Dawson stands on the right of an ambulance, while an unidentified soldier stands on the left.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
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.
South Lenoir's Campbell Price named Distinguished Young Woman of Lenoir County 2026
Campbell Price, a South Lenoir senior, was named Distinguished Young Woman of Lenoir County 2026 on Saturday evening. She is the daughter of Neal and Jill Price and plans to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Bethel Christian Academy expands agriculture program with community support
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