Registration is still open for the "1st Annual Pepsi Superball Classic Golf Tournament" hosted by "Fairfield Through the Years". Contact Josh Bass (josh.bass@kinstonnc.gov 252-939-3335) to register or for more information
Faith Forward with Jason McKnight: The difference between forgiveness, reconciliation and relationships
In the last two Faith Forward columns, we have talked about forgiveness and how to walk in it. Like gravity is a universal truth in the realm of physics, forgiveness is a universal necessity in the realm of interpersonal community. There is no human flourishing without the practice of forgiveness.
Obituary: Joseph “Joe” George Plasky
Our dad, Joseph “Joe” George Plasky, a loving father, inventive engineer, and beloved "Muffin Man," passed away on September 29th at the age of 88. The family will receive friends for a time of Visitation and a Rosary service on Thursday, October 9th, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Kinston (400 Academy Heights Rd).
The Visitation begins at 5:00 p.m., followed by the Rosary at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held several weeks later on Friday, November 14th, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul's Catholic Church in New Bern (3005 Country Club Rd).
Breaking and entering reported on Tower Hill Road in Kinston
Kinston Police Department is actively investigating a breaking and entering that occurred (B&E) on September 30, 2025, at approximately 10:43 a.m. The B&E was to a building on the 800 block of Tower Hill Road.
Kinston Police Department: Juveniles Apprehended Following B&E
On September 30, 2025, at approximately 1:47 p.m., officers from the Kinston Police Department’s B-Squad responded to a report of juveniles inside a vacant residence in the 600 block of Greenmeade Drive.
Obituary: Simon Wood
William Jason “Simon” Wood Jr., 66, departed this life on Monday, September 29, 2025. A service of love and remembrance will be held at Rouse Funeral Home on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. The family will receive friends in the hour prior to service. Committal will follow at Fairview Cemetery.
Kinston council candidate charged with perjury, released on bond
Blackwell turned herself in to law enforcement. She was released on an unsecured bond.
Two candidates withdraw from commissioner races in Snow Hill and Pink Hill
Two local residents who had filed to run for commissioner seats have withdrawn from their races, though both names will still appear on the ballot.
Back in the Day: Hickory Grove Church
The landscape of Bucklesberry has changed dramatically since the beginning of its colonization in 1720-1730. Notably, there are considerably fewer wooden clapboard and lap siding structures, although they were commonplace in the South for several centuries. The countryside today is speckled with farm buildings finished mostly with laminate veneer, vinyl, or metal siding.
Kinston prepares for 4% electric rate cut following cost of service study
Kinston residents could soon see lower electric bills as city officials move forward with a proposed 4% rate reduction, the first in several years. The change, which follows a cost of service study by Booth & Associates, will be the subject of a public hearing on Oct. 7 at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall.
If council adopts the proposal that night, the new rates will take effect Oct. 15. For the average household, that means about $6 off the monthly bill.
Ribeyes of Snow Hill welcomes new owners after longtime leader retires
After 23 years at the helm, Calvin Watson has retired from Ribeyes of Snow Hill, marking the end of an era for one of Greene County’s most well-known restaurants.
Transfer Agreement Between LCC and ECU Expands Opportunities for Students
Lenoir Community College (LCC) and East Carolina University (ECU) have strengthened their commitment to student success and workforce development with the signing of a new bilateral transfer agreement. The ceremony was held Wednesday, September 24, at ECU’s Science and Technology Building.
Help Wanted: Creative Director
The Creative Director will oversee all aspects of our After School and Summer Programs, including curriculum planning, staff supervision, student engagement, billing, tuition, and communication with families.
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.
Obituary: Jessica Rose Jones Dunn
Jessica Rose Jones Dunn, 68 of Kinston, was called to her heavenly home and reunited with her beloved husband Donnie on September 27, 2025. A Memorial service will be held at 7p.m., Thursday October 2nd, 2025, at Wheat Swamp Christian Church with Pastor Allen Ham and Hank Jarman officiating. Visitation will follow the service and at other times at the home of Clay and Brittany Dunn, 2553 Stratford Drive, La Grange.
Kinston Police Department: Kinston Police Arrest Suspect for Attempted Vehicle Break-In
On September 29, 2025, at approximately 4:55 a.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department’s C-Squad were dispatched to the 1300 block of W. Washington Avenue in reference to a report of a male subject pulling on a vehicle’s door handle.
Kinston Police Department: Arrest for Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle
On September 27, 2025, at approximately 8:59 a.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department’s A-Squad responded to a report of a larceny.
Mike Parker: In October 250 years ago, American Navy was born
Although the American Revolution was still in its fledgling stages in 1775, several important events took place. A number of skirmishes and battles demonstrated the resolve of the colonies to resist what they saw as British oppression.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Help Wanted: Financial Aid Advisor
The Financial Aid Advisor is responsible for helping students complete financial aid applications and other necessary forms, requesting and processing confidential documents, answering phones and handling inquiries, assisting veterans with the veterans' benefits process, and submitting electronic data to the Veterans Administration.