The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 30-year-old Justin Maurice Bright of Goldsboro.
Lenoir commissioners advance riverwalk plan, approve PIO job and EMS contract
The Lenoir County Board of Commissioners on Monday, Oct. 20, approved a slate of budget items and contracts, set a public hearing for a proposed campground, and received an update on the Kinston Riverwalk project that is pushing toward construction funding by June 2026.
Kinston council hears citizen tax concerns, adopts downtown master plan proposal
Property taxes and neighborhood conditions dominated Tuesday night’s Kinston City Council meeting, where residents voiced frustrations over rising costs before council members approved several measures, including a downtown master plan proposal and a new city investment policy.
Harper’s Helpers brings joy to children at Duke Hospital
What began as a second-grade service project has grown into a heartwarming annual mission of kindness for one Kinston family.
Obituary: Evelyn Lorena Adams
Evelyn Lorena Adams passed away peacefully on October 7, 2025, in Arlington, Virginia, at the age of 92 years. A graveside service to celebrate her life will be held at Evergreen Memorial Estates in Grifton, NC on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 2pm with a reception to follow at the cemetery.
Kareem Moore discusses vision for Kinston in mayoral race interview with Neuse News
Early voting is officially underway for North Carolina’s 2025 municipal elections. Voters in Lenoir and Greene counties can cast their ballots starting Thursday, Oct. 16, ahead of Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 4.
Jane Phillips: 250 Years Ago, in Dobbs County During the American Revolution
In Kinston (Kington) 250 years ago in October 1775, Dobbs County (now Lenoir County) was a time for Patriot political organizing and militia preparations for the American Revolution. While both Patriots and Loyalists initially declared loyalty to the King, they differed on the terms for remaining British. Patriots believed in their natural rights and the British Constitution, arguing for fair treatment and reconciliation, but prepared for armed resistance if those terms were unmet. Loyalists, in contrast, were often intensely loyal to the Crown and feared the anarchy that might result from a break with British rule.
Public Notice: Resolution of Intent to Permanently close unopened right of way of Windham Drive
WHEREAS, the Town of La Grange has received requests from adjoining property owners to permanently close an unopened portion of a right-of-way identified as Windham Drive, which has never been constructed or opened for public use
ElectriCites Awards Grant to City of Kinston for Downtown Revitalization
Downtown Kinston Revitalization has been awarded a Downtown Revitalization grant from ElectriCities to support the redesign of the Buddy and Mary Mac Ritch All-American City Park. The overall project will involve aesthetic and functional enhancements like benches, tree planting, lighting along the railway, an internally-lit sculpture, a sensory path, and new signage.
KHS and Northeast experience brief lockdown
This morning, administrators with Lenoir County Public Schools were made aware of a report from a citizen in the community regarding concerns about seeing an individual walking near Old Snow Hill Road who was allegedly in possession of a firearm.
Obituary: Deborah Jane Tutak
Deborah Jane Tutak (nee Tyler) was born in Lafayette, Indiana on May 21, 1953, to her loving parents, Horace S. Tyler and Polly Tyler (nee Ruth Pauline Parke). Debbie died on October 20,2025. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until the time of the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am on Friday, November 7, 2025, at St. Mary Cathedral, 1207 Columbia Street, Lafayette. Private interment will be at Tippecanoe Memorial Garden, West Lafayette, Indiana.
Obituary: Carolyn Ann Cooper Roberts
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 for a meal. Burial will be private.
Thrower and Kelly promoted as Magic Mile Media prepares for next chapter
Magic Mile Media, the parent company of Neuse News and NC Political News, has announced two leadership promotions as it moves into what CEO BJ Murphy called “an exciting new season” for the organization. Aleatha Thrower has been named vice president of Magic Mile Media, and Kristy Kelly has been promoted to managing editor of Neuse News.
Milton Foster: Scientist and Business Owner Aims to Bring Practical Leadership to Kinston City Council
Local business owner and scientist Milton Foster is running for Kinston City Council, bringing two decades of residency, professional experience, and a data-driven mindset to his first bid for public office. Foster said his campaign is focused on practical solutions to issues like taxes, property values, and economic development.
Snow Hill Commissioners Approve Updated Sugar Hill Manor Plan
The Snow Hill Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, October 8, 2025, where they approved an amended preliminary subdivision plan for Sugar Hill Manor. The meeting also featured a sponsorship request from a Greene Central High School marching band member, a review of dilapidated properties, and updates on town events, vehicle surplus, public safety, and the town’s financial standing.
Public Notice: Notice of an evidentiary hearing before the town council of the Town of La Grange
NOTICE the La Grange Town Council acting as the La Grange Board of Adjustment will conduct an evidentiary hearing at its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, November 3, 2025, in the Council Chambers at La Grange Town Hall, 203 S. Center St., La Grange, NC starting at 6:00 PM. The Variance request is described below:
Obituary: Shelby Jean "Jeannie" Evans Bannister
Kinston — Shelby Jean “Jeannie” Evans Bannister, 84, was graciously welcomed to her Father’s home on Sunday, October 19, 2025. Jeannie was born on January 30, 1941, in Anderson County, SC, to the late Arnold Evans and Gladys Evelyn Buchanan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rex Bannister, and her sister, Nadine Dorsey.
Traffic Stop Leads to Arrests and Seizure of Firearms and Drugs
On October 17, 2025, the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office Street Crimes and Rapid Response Team (SCARR) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling into Lenoir County along NC-58 North near Taylor Heath Road. During the stop, deputies developed probable cause to search the vehicle.
Bicyclist critically injured in crash on Herritage Street, police say
On October 20, 2025, officers from KPD’s A-Squad responded to the intersection of Herritage Street and Daniels Street in reference to a vehicle versus bicyclist crash.
Mike Parker: Grandpa wishes miracle child Happy 28th Birthday
On Wednesday of this week, Caitlyn Faith Dixon, my first granddaughter, would have turned 28. Just before Caitlyn turned 14 months old, the Osteogenesis Imperfecta that afflicted her little body claimed her life.