Our mom, Troni Faye Baker, went to her forever home to reunite with her husband Tuffy on Friday, October 24th, 2025. Troni’s Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, October 29th, 2025, at Edwards Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM, followed by a service beginning at 2:00PM.
Safeway Logistics LLC has filed a federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice for the permanent layoff of 72 employees at its Kinston facility.
Coming this November, The Sound of Music blossoms as Maria finds herself between the steady rhythms of the abbey and the lively charm of the von Trapp family. Guided by nuns whose humor softens the edges and whose faith steadies the soul, the story unfolds as a moving reflection on courage, conviction, and love in uncertain times.
Friday morning, I opened an email informing me that Beth Newton passed away Monday. Just a few days before her passing, Beth had sent me a letter that explained – in medical terms – the deteriorating condition of her heart. I sent a photo of her note to my daughter Sara, who is a cardiac nurse, because I am not fluent in medical terminology. In that note, Beth said that she might not live long. I never expected the end to come so soon.
As my family prepares to move just outside of La Grange, I realize this election season marks the last time we’ll vote in a City of Kinston mayoral race. That simple fact carries some weight. For me, it’s more than a change of address. It’s a moment to pause and reflect on what’s happening to the city I still love. So, here’s some real talk.
Fun visit to tour Monticello. Xi Beta Upsilon members traveling to Charlottesville include Donna Grady, Sandra Thompson, Jan Fly, Lois Charlton, Jessica Shimer, Sandra Braxton, Debbie Smith, and Diane Bowen.
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
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.
Rutabaga is another one of those “love ‘em or hate ‘em” vegetables, I am not on the love ‘em side but I know many who are. I have tried them every way I know how and roasting was the best but you must eat them hot! So, what do you do with a rutabaga?
The following births were registered with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
State Representative Chris Humphrey (R-Lenoir, Greene & Jones) announced today that he is pursuing a proposal that would use a small portion of North Carolina’s reserve funds to provide temporary emergency SNAP assistance to eligible families during the ongoing federal government shutdown.
We are pleased to announce that the City of Kinston has been awarded funding from the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency for the 2027 Essential Single-Family Rehabilitation Loan Pool Project (ESFRLP27). ESFRLP27 provides home repair assistance through a 0% interest, deferred-forgivable loan. The loan is forgiven in equal portions each year for up to five years, as long as the homeowner continues to live in the home.
As of October 1, 2025, the federal government has entered a shutdown due to a lapse in appropriations. While this situation develops, Lenoir County departments remain focused on maintaining operations and providing accurate information to residents.
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 30-year-old Justin Maurice Bright of Goldsboro.
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.
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.
What began as a second-grade service project has grown into a heartwarming annual mission of kindness for one Kinston family.
