Kinston is a place of both struggle and strength. A city divided not by walls but by years of uneven opportunity. Some parts of town are thriving while others are just trying to hold on. I know how this project looks to some: another idea from a middle-aged, wealthy white man. I heard that concern, and I take it seriously.
I’m writing on behalf of the citizens of La Grange and Lenoir County regarding the continued delay of NCDOT’s planned resurfacing of DOT-maintained streets within the Town.
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.
On Constitution Day (September 17) Theresa Hardy and Glenda Alcock of the Moseley-Bright Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the America Revolution spoke to the 8 th grade U. S. History class of Mr. Jacob Valliere (pictured) at Hope Preparatory School about the history and importance of the United States Constitution.
Kinston -- Carolyn Ann Cooper Roberts of Kinston, NC, passed away on September 26, 2025, at ECU Health facility in Greenville, NC. A faithful member of Faith Fellowship Church in Kinston, NC, Carolyn’s celebration of life will be held there on October 25, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., with friends gathering afterward in the fellowship hall. Burial will be private.
Rev. Gerald Keith Stacy, 76, was called home to Heaven on October 3, 2025. A service of love and remembrance will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at La Grange Christian Church, with Rev. Ronnie V. Hobgood officiating. A private burial will be held at a later date at Greenhills Memory Gardens in Pounding Mill, Virginia.
Tomorrow, October 7, my mom, Irene Parker, will celebrate her 97th birthday and draw another year closer to the century mark. Today’s world is much different than when she was born in 1928, a decade or so after World War I and a year and change before the Great Depression.
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Discovery Lab is back! Join us each week for our weekly recurring programs, featuring exciting hands-on after-school activities with a different topic each week, either STEM, cooking, gaming, or art. Programs take place on select weekday afternoons throughout the region. Discovery Lab is intended for children ages 5 through 12. Programs are offered at the following locations- check out the schedule to see when and where you can participate.
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.
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
When compared to the same month last year, not seasonally adjusted unemployment rates increased in 61 counties, decreased in 13, and remained unchanged in 26. Twelve metro areas experienced rate increases over the year and three remained unchanged.
UPDATE: K-9 Fuse has been located thanks to a citizen contacting the Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Rogers thanks the community for sharing the post and keeping an eye out for K-9 Fuse. —— This morning, October 4, 2025, K-9 Fuse, a fully trained police dog with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office, escaped from his kennel and walked away from his residence located on the 1700 block of Institute Road, just off US 258 near the Greene County line.
When the season turns to cooking all things pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice, the continuous debate begins, fresh versus canned. Some local bakers swear by the convenience and consistency of canned, others prefer the natural sweetness and texture of fresh pumpkin. Both options have a set of advantages and disadvantages, but are they essentially the same?
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.
GREENE COUNTY — A Greene County man remembered as a firefighter, veteran, and retired Greenville police officer died Friday morning while transporting Hurricane Helene relief supplies.
On October 2, 2025, Detectives with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit concluded an investigation into methamphetamine distribution in Lenoir County.
As Town Manager, I want to provide this update regarding the resurfacing of DOT-maintained streets in our community. Beginning in late 2023, the Town undertook a major USDA-funded project to upgrade and replace aging water and sewer infrastructure.
