The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
UNC Health Lenoir Partners with Wake Emergency Physicians, PA to Enhance Emergency Department Services
UNC Health Lenoir is proud to announce a new partnership with Wake Emergency Physicians, PA (WEPPA) to provide staffing and clinical leadership for the hospital’s Emergency Department.
Help Wanted: Aviation Management and Career Pilot Program Chair/Instructor
The Aviation Management and Career Pilot Technology Program Chair/Instructor is responsible for providing oversight of the program and planning quality instruction to students using seated, online, and hybrid courses.
Lenoir County’s Sigma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma gives Buzzing Bee BT Awards
Lenoir County’s Sigma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma recognized outstanding beginning teachers in their third year of teaching in October with the Buzzing Bee BT Award.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: “What’s Old is New Again” Retro Recipes are Back!
In the 2025 Trends Report retro lives on! Home Chefs and trained Chefs alike are continuing to modernize retro ingredients and dishes. Retro dishes provide familiarity and give us comfort. One Chef quoted, “Elevated nostalgia will always be on trend. The definition of nostalgia is a sentimental longing for the past”, making the unrelatable, relatable.
Meet the von Trapp Children Set to Shine in LCCFPA’s The Sound of Music
Bring the whole family to see The Sound of Music for an evening of courage, laughter, and the melodies we love. At its heart, this timeless story celebrates the bonds of family—how music, love, and faith can bring people together even in uncertain times. Expect vibrant choreography, heartfelt performances, and tunes that stay with you long after the curtain falls.
Help Wanted: Aviation Management and Career Pilot Program Chair/Instructor
The Aviation Management and Career Pilot Technology Program Chair/Instructor is responsible for providing oversight of the program and planning quality instruction to students using seated, online, and hybrid courses.
Joshua Eing: Marine Veteran Aims to Strengthen Pink Hill Through Transparency, Growth, and Community Pride
PINK HILL — U.S. Marine Corps veteran Joshua Eing says his campaign for Pink Hill Town Commissioner is grounded in service, transparency, and a commitment to preserving the town’s small-town values while promoting sustainable growth.
Lenoir County Farmers Market update for October 18, 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.
Don Davis visits Kinston Community Health Center amid government shutdown
As the federal government shutdown stretches into another week, U.S. Rep. Don Davis visited the Kinston Community Health Center on Friday to emphasize the importance of protecting funding for community health centers that serve families across eastern North Carolina.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Community mourns the passing of longtime emergency room physician and EMS leader Dr. Aaron Cotten
The Lenoir County community is mourning the passing of Dr. Aaron Cotten, a beloved physician, educator, and leader whose impact spanned decades in medicine, emergency services, and public health.
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.
Proposed North Carolina congressional map could shift representation in Greene, Lenoir, and Jones counties
A newly proposed congressional map from North Carolina’s Republican-led General Assembly could change how voters in Greene, Lenoir, and Jones counties are represented in Washington, D.C., as lawmakers prepare to consider the redistricting plan next week.
Cindy Motsko: Veteran Building Inspector Aims to Bring Accountability, Safety, and Smart Growth to La Grange
LA GRANGE — With more than 26 years of experience in building inspection and code enforcement, Cindy Motsko says she’s ready to put her expertise to work for the residents of La Grange as a candidate for Town Council.
Evelyn Dove Coleman: When Good Things Happen
I have a colleague who does not watch the news. He says it makes him feel down to listen to them talk about all the bad things happening around the world. And he does not appreciate how some media flit from one story to another without sticking to important things in depth.
Bradfest returns to Kinston for third annual celebration of art and unity
Bradfest is preparing for a large turnout at its third annual festival, continuing its mission to unite the community through music and art.
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.
Electrolux to Invest $23 Million in Kinston Expansion, Adding 74 New Jobs in Lenoir County
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein announced household appliance company Electrolux Consumer Products, Inc., will add 74 new jobs in Lenoir County. The company will invest more than $23.7 million to expand its Kinston dishwasher production facility and Manufacturing Center of Excellence for dish production in North America.
Canadian Rehabilitation Equipment Manufacturer Selects Lenoir County for U.S. Expansion
(RALEIGH) Today, Governor Josh Stein announced Cardon Rehabilitation & Medical Equipment USA, LLC, a manufacturer of customizable powered treatment tables and exercise equipment, will add 20 new jobs in Lenoir County. The company will invest more than $4 million to establish its U.S. headquarters and manufacturing facility in Kinston.