The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Obituary: Bud Harris
Julius Daniel “Bud” Harris, 85, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, October 11, 2025. A service of love and remembrance will be held at Rouse Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 with Pastors Josh Howell and Virgil Whaley officiating. Committal will follow at Snow Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Rouse Funeral Home.
Road closure scheduled for pipe replacement near Kinston
Lenoir Maintenance has scheduled a pipe/crossline Replacement on Hillcrest Rd on Tuesday Oct 14th 2025 at 8:00 AM.
Public Notice: Request for Proposals for All- Inclusive Classroom Camera System
E. B. Frink Middle School is seeking an all-inclusive classroom camera system that provides comprehensive coverage, ease of use, and integration with existing district systems. The selected vendor will provide all necessary components, installation, and support services as outlined below.
Salon 408 & Co continues to grow in downtown Kinston
After years of building her reputation as a nail technician, Alexis Carter turned a dream into reality by purchasing and revitalizing Salon 408 & Co in the heart of downtown Kinston.
Mike Parker: ‘Breakfast on the Boat’ set for Oct. 18
Saturday, October 18, will be an event-packed day. When Mother Earth Brewing established the Ironclad Races Half-Marathon in 2015, representatives of Mother Earth Brewing and the CSS Neuse Foundation decided to collaborate to make the day special. The Neuse Foundation would host “Breakfast on the Boat” while runners were beginning the 13.1-mile half-marathon run.
Superintendent Reflects on First 100 Days: “Listening, Learning, and Leading Greene County Forward”
When Dr. Rodney McNeill stepped into his role as Superintendent of Greene County Schools this summer, he brought with him not only nearly two decades of educational experience but also a deep personal connection.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
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!
Lenoir County Community Foundation Recognizes 2025 Community Grant Recipients at Kinston Rotary Club Meeting
Oct. 9, 2025 – The Lenoir County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the North Carolina Community Foundation, recognized its 2025 grant recipients at the October 2 meeting of the Kinston Rotary Club.
North Carolinians Will Continue to Receive Federal Food Assistance Benefits Through October Despite Federal Shutdown
As the federal government shutdown stretches into its second week, NCDHHS is actively working with local, state and federal partners to understand and navigate the evolving impacts on essential services.
Lenoir County Emergency Services to launch “Red Lights and Real Talk” podcast
Lenoir County Emergency Services is getting ready to hit the airwaves with a new community podcast designed to educate residents about what happens behind the scenes when emergencies strike.
Public Notice: Housing Authority of the City of Kinston Housing Choice Voucher Program Owner Orientation
If you or someone you know has one or more rental units and are interested in participating in our HCV Program formerly known as Section 8, then you should not miss this and call us by October 30, 2025 to reserve your seat at 252-527-9160 ext. 256 or email asanders@khanc.org.
Lenoir County Farmers Market update for October 11, 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.
Library Offers Free Entrepreneurial Training
Do you have a million-dollar idea that you want to turn into the next big startup? Or would you like to set up a small side business that turns your hobbies and passions into profit? If you would like to learn more about what it takes to start a small business, or you’re a current entrepreneur looking for ways to be more successful or learn more about your market, Neuse Regional Libraries has a great opportunity for you!
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Winning Recipes from the 2025 Lenoir County Agriculture Fair Casserole Cook-Off
In case you missed it, on Wednesday night October 1st, of the Lenoir County Fair Kelly Tyndall, Family and Consumer Science Agent for the Lenoir County Center of NC Cooperative Extension conducted the Casserole Cook-off.
Update: Inmate served murder warrant for death at Greene Correctional Institution
Today, 41-year-old Wilbert Baldwin was served by Greene County Sheriff’s Deputies with a murder warrant for the death of another inmate, Ernest Nichols, on Sunday, 10/05/2025. Baldwin was previously convicted of Second Degree Murder in 2010 in Richmond County. He is serving a sentence in the Greene Correctional Institution located in Maury, NC.
More than a Label: Three LCPS Schools Showcase the Power of Inquiry-Based Learning
When the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and the State Board of Education added to the roster of STEM Schools of Distinction with a high-profile announcement last month, no school district in the state added more names to that list than Lenoir County Public Schools.
Deputies investigating vehicle break-ins on Deer Pointe Drive in Greene County
On 10/09/2025 around 3:10 am Greene County Deputies responded to Deer Pointe Dr off of Hwy 903 South in reference to a call of a possible vehicle B&E.