The Public Safety Specialist provides advanced administrative and clerical support to the Director of Emergency Medical Science and the overall Public Safety Division to ensure effective and efficient daily office operations.
Mike Parker: Skirmishes focused on Fort Johnson in 1775
In the second half of 1775, Fort Johnson, North Carolina, was the scene of two major skirmishes between Continental and British soldiers and sailors. But the story of Fort Johnson began much earlier.
Super Saturday brings food, art, and holiday cheer to Lenoir County Farmers Market
The Lenoir County Farmers Market will host its annual Super Saturday event on November 22, 2025, offering a full day of food, art, music, and holiday shopping in downtown Kinston. The event runs from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the market’s location, 100 N. Herritage Street.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Help Wanted: Emergency Medical Science Instructor
The Emergency Medical Science Instructor will provide classroom and lab instruction for continuing education and curriculum EMS programs in accordance with college, state, and national policies, standards, and guidelines.
Record number of Bright Ideas grants awarded to LCPS teachers
Lenoir County Public Schools set a new benchmark this year in the Bright Ideas education grant program, earning a record number of awards for innovative classroom projects.
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!
Meet the Talented Ensemble Rounding out the Cast of LCCFPA’s The Sound of Music
A devoted ensemble brings wit, warmth, and steady heart to The Sound of Music, grounding the story with rich harmonies and vibrant presence. The result is a feel-good journey—uplifting, moving, and alive from start to finish. Come with loved ones and share the joy of this musical.
Help Wanted: Emergency Medical Science Instructor
The Emergency Medical Science Instructor will provide classroom and lab instruction for continuing education and curriculum EMS programs in accordance with college, state, and national policies, standards, and guidelines.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Become Familiar with Fennel this Fall
Fennel is one of the most underused vegetables in the fall, mostly since many people are only familiar with the form of the fennel seeds commonly found in spice blends. Most people are quite surprised when they actually first taste fresh fennel, its’ licorice like flavor takes some getting used to.
Lenoir County Farmers Market update for November 15, 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.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Board advances one protest against mayor elect Kareem Moore and amended protest against council elect Les Lipford
The Lenoir County Board of Elections held preliminary consideration hearings Thursday for election protests filed against council elect Les Lipford and mayor elect Kareem Moore, both of whom won seats in the November municipal election.
Cypress Creek Renewables Invests in Lenoir County’s Future with $75,000 Community Commitment
Durham, N.C. — (November 7, 2025) — Cypress Creek Renewables (Cypress Creek) has announced a $75,000 investment in Lenoir County to support initiatives that advance education, workforce development, social services, veteran programs, and other community needs. This commitment reflects Cypress Creek’s ongoing pledge to be a good neighbor and create meaningful, long-term benefits for local communities.
Evelyn Coleman Dove: When God Calls You, Answer
Initially, as I read the Email from Tekela Whitfield, I thought "What a pretty name." I asked her for the meaning, and I complimented her on the name. As we communicated over the next week or so, I learned that she is very professional and forthright
New election protests filed against council elect Les Lipford and mayor elect Kareem Moore
UPDATE: From the Lenoir County Board of Elections website:
Preliminary Consideration meeting for the Election Protest filed against Kareem Moore and the amended Election Protest filed against Les Lipford will be held Friday, November 14th immediately after Canvass. County Canvass will begin at 11am.
Obituary: Freddie Brink Poppell
Freddie Brink Poppell, a devoted husband, loving father, and proud grandfather, peacefully departed this life on November 8, 2025.
UNC Health Lenoir Earns an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade
UNC Health Lenoir earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 measures of errors, accidents, injuries and infections as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them.
Kristy Kelly: When your weight-loss plan needs a welder
Needing a welder to lose weight was not on my 2025 bingo card, I admit—but alas, here we are.
Update: Board of Elections dismisses protest against Kinston Council-Elect Les Lipford
UPDATE:
The Lenoir County Board of Elections voted unanimously today to dismiss the election protest filed against Les Lipford, who had been elected to the Kinston City Council. The protest will not move forward to a full evidentiary hearing.